The Witcher 4 to Feature Ciri as Protagonist in New Trilogy

CD Projekt Red confirms Ciri's role as the lead character, addressing fan concerns while promising a faithful continuation of the series' lore.

Ciri will take over as the main character in The Witcher 4, marking the start of a new trilogy set after The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The game will canonize the ending where Ciri becomes a Witcher, allowing players to shape her journey and growth as a character.
Developers acknowledge fan concerns about the shift from Geralt, emphasizing the decision's alignment with Andrzej Sapkowski's books and established game lore.
The Witcher 4 will offer a map comparable in size to The Witcher 3, with a focus on quality storytelling and player-driven choices for Ciri's development.
CD Projekt Red has addressed backlash over Ciri's transformation into a Witcher, defending the creative decision as a natural evolution of the series.