The Witcher IV is a single-player, open-world RPG from CD PROJEKT RED. At the start of a new saga, players take on the role of Ciri, a professional monster slayer, and embark on a journey through a brutal dark-fantasy world. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, it aims to be the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date.
Criticism of Ciri as the main character of The Witcher 4 should be kept on hold, according to a key member of CD Projekt Red's team.
Witcher 4's new monsters can be expected to challenge players through some distinct combat styles, demanding precision, adaptation, and skill.
The climax of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt could have actually set the stage for a larger change than Ciri's new role in the upcoming fourth title.
CD Projekt RED has shared new details about The Witcher 4 which includes a shift toward a console-first development approach. According to the VP of Technology, Charles Tremblay, this is to avoid issues like those seen in some of their previous releases. The studio is also using Unreal Engine 5 which will bring its own unique set of challenges to the team.
A new development update for The Witcher 4 could prove to be bad news for PC gamers.
The Witcher 4's narrative director Philipp Weber explains the philosophy driving the game's quest design.
The Witcher 4 draws direct inspiration from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a promising sign for fans craving deeper world-building and player agency.
Geralt is confirmed to appear in The Witcher 4, but the game should use him sparingly to avoid overshadowing Ciri.
One detail in the Witcher 4 tech demo could potentially appeal to fans of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and its remake.
