The Witcher 4 Won’t “Break Canon” with Any Witcher 3 Endings

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As a dedicated fan of The Witcher series who has spent countless hours traversing the sprawling landscapes of the Continent and battling supernatural creatures, I can hardly contain my excitement for The Witcher 4! With its new protagonist Ciri taking center stage while Geralt makes a return, it’s clear that this game will continue the rich legacy of the franchise.

NOTE: There are spoilers ahead for one of The Witcher 3’s endings.

The upcoming game titled “The Witcher 4” will launch a new trilogy within CD Projekt RED’s fantasy action-RPG series. While it signifies a fresh start in many ways, it is not entirely a new beginning. Given that it’s called “The Witcher 4,” and the protagonist is Ciri, who is familiar from previous installments, as well as Geralt of Rivia making an appearance, the game will continue the narrative seamlessly from past events.

Indeed, it appears to be a bit more intricate than it initially seems, as one of The Witcher 3’s endings suggests that Ciri might have perished. However, Cian Maher, who serves as CDPR’s franchise and lore designer for The Witcher series, has hinted in an interview with IGN that this ending might not be as straightforward as it seems. He pointed out some subtle clues within the ending that imply Ciri could have potentially survived.

He mentioned that while there’s a possibility of Ciri’s death in “The Witcher 3,” there are indications in that ending which suggest that she might not perish after all.

According to Maher, The Witcher 4 won’t disrupt or contradict any established lore, no matter which ending from The Witcher 3 you consider as the canonical one.

According to the game director Sebastian Kalemba, The Witcher 4 will put a stronger focus on player autonomy, not just in terms of its narrative branches, but also by offering increased gameplay diversity. You can learn more about this aspect through the provided link.

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2024-12-13 23:41