Summary

  • One modder brings the older Ciri from The Witcher 4 to The Witcher 3.
  • The mod includes detailed armor, a new hairstyle, and mutated features for Ciri, inspired by the upcoming The Witcher 4.
  • Players can customize Ciri’s appearance by mixing her new design with other mods.

One NexusMods user has created a mod to add the older Ciri from The Witcher 4 into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Following the hype around the recently released cinematic trailer for the new entry in the popular RPG, a modder decided to create an inspired version of the grown-up Ciri from the trailer and bring her into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the most influential RPGs ever made. Its critical success continues to have a cultural impact on the RPG genre. While the game made Geralt of Rivia massively popular, the upcoming entry in the franchise shifts the focus to Ciri, presenting her as a grown-up, mature protagonist. Now, a player has taken inspiration from The Witcher 4 to bring that older Ciri to The Witcher 3.

Crafted by NexusMods user known as Forlornsito, the mod is called "The Witcher 4 Concept Ciri - Toxic Mutant." This creative endeavor reimagines Ciri's appearance based on the updated design from The Witcher 4 trailer. The mod adds a brand-new armor set, a more detailed hairstyle, and new textures for her face and eyes that show the effects of mutations from being a seasoned witcher. In the images provided by the modder, Ciri’s striking blue eyes from the trailer can be seen, which have been upscaled and added to the game.

Modder Brings The Witcher 4's Older Ciri to The Witcher 3

To stay true to the world of The Witcher 3, the mod uses assets from the game, ensuring it feels both lore-friendly and visually consistent. Players can also tweak Ciri’s look by selecting different files for her hairstyle or mutated features, giving them more freedom to customize her appearance and mix it with other mods.

Forlornsito further shared some details about the hard work that went into it. He had to sculpt new meshes, remove level-of-detail restrictions, and fix compatibility issues, among other challenges. Although the mod does a great job capturing the look from The Witcher 4 trailer, the modder warns players that there are still small glitches, like some textures overlapping on Ciri’s hooded design.

For fans who are excited to revisit The Witcher 3 while looking forward to the next game, this mod serves as a perfect connection between the two. As anticipation grows for The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red is gearing up to celebrate The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's 10th anniversary with a global concert tour in 2025. The event will feature live performances of reimagined versions of the game's beloved soundtrack, accompanied by visuals and iconic gameplay moments. While players await the next entry in the franchise, The Witcher 3 keeps thriving.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
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Released
May 19, 2015
ESRB
M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
Publisher(s)
CD Projekt Red
Engine
REDengine 3
Cross-Platform Play
yes
Cross Save
yes
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Expansions
The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone, The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
Franchise
The Witcher
Steam Deck Compatibility
verified
Genre(s)
RPG, Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
52 Hours
X|S Optimized
yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty