CD Projekt Red confirms Ciri will be the protagonist of The Witcher 4, a decision driven by both narrative progression and the potential inherent in the character. Executive producer Malgorzata Mitrega explains that Geralt's story arc concluded in The Witcher 3, leaving Ciri, a character with significant depth and established history in both the books and games, as the ideal successor. This allows for fresh creative avenues and narrative possibilities.
Director Sebastian Kalemba highlights Ciri's younger age as a key factor, offering players greater agency in shaping her character arc, a freedom unavailable with the more established Geralt. The decision, discussed internally for nearly a decade, underscores CD Projekt Red's long-term vision for Ciri as Geralt's natural heir. Kalemba further emphasizes that Ciri's new challenges will forge an equally compelling narrative.
The choice has received the backing of Geralt's voice actor, Doug Cockle, who acknowledges Ciri's considerable potential as a lead character. While Geralt will feature in The Witcher 4, his role will be secondary, underscoring the shift in narrative focus. The game promises a new chapter in the Witcher saga, equally epic in scope and brimming with new challenges and perspectives for Ciri.
