Fans can't wait to get their hands on The Witcher 4, one of the most anticipated RPGs of all time. A combination of Ciri's Elder Blood powers, coupled with her newfound techniques as a witcher, makes it clear why players are eager to control this character.
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That being said, other characters in The Witcher universe can also be a joy to control if given the chance to shine. From other mutants to famous sorceresses, the sheer number of possible protagonists in Sapkowski's works is immense.
Triss Merigold
A Fiery Sorceress Who's As Compelling As They Come
Triss may not have been the most prominent part of the books, but the games ensured that she got her chance to shine. Being with Geralt through thick and thin and wowing fans with her penchant for fire magic made it clear why Triss is beloved by fans.
Controlling this capable sorceress with a heart of gold would promise to be a great time. If CD Projekt Red nailed the magical combat present in a game featuring this sorceress, then Triss Merigold could easily become one of the best video game protagonists of all time.
Vesemir
The Rich History Of This Witcher Is Perfect For A Video Game That Explores His Past
Vesemir's appeal as a character is unmatched, which is why the fate that awaits him in The Witcher 3 is so hard to digest. Thankfully, this witcher's history is so rich that there's ample material to pull from for a spinoff title revolving around his adventures as a witcher.
The Nightmare of the Wolf movie showed that Netflix identified this potential for Vesemir, something that CD Projekt Red can also channel. Once they're done with the remake of the first game, perhaps the devs may actually focus on this project.
Queen Calanthe
A Witcher Spinoff Let Players Control Royalty, So This Isn't Totally Out Of Left Field
It's a shame that the Thronebreaker spinoff Witcher games didn't sell enough to warrant a sequel. Queen Meve was a fascinating character, and players would love the idea of controlling other royal characters from the universe.
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Queen Calanthe is an obvious mention here, with her legacy in the series being clear as day. Seeing Ciri's grandmother in her element would be a blast as she commands armies to war and uses her swordplay to cut down foes that dare to stand in her way.
Jacques de Aldersberg
The Grandmaster Of The Order Of The White Rose Has A Very Interesting Story
Alvin is one of the most fascinating characters from The Witcher, with Geralt's ward traveling through time via his Elder Blood powers and founding the Order of the Flaming Rose. This compelling backstory (which was officially confirmed in a telling piece of lore players can find in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) makes Jacques de Aldersberg an intriguing character to work with.
A game that lets players witness this character's rise to become a founder of this powerful order can make for a great time. His Elder Blood powers can make for interesting combat as players see him slowly come to grips with his abilities and use them to gain a ton of influence.
Vilgefortz Of Roggeveen
A Mage With A Ton Of Power And Surprisingly Great Close-Combat Skills, Giving Him Major Protagonist Energy
Vilgefortz is an antagonist from the books that fans love to hate. He's a suave and charismatic sorcerer, but one who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty when the situation calls for it.
The fact that he could best Geralt in close combat without even relying on his magical powers makes it clear why he's such a promising option for a protagonist. Seeing his rise as a mage before he eventually becomes warped in his goal for power can be a fascinating premise for a game starring this vile sorcerer.
Leo Bonhart
Seeing The Origin Story Of This Vicious Bounty Hunter Would Make For A Great Time
Given how sadistic Leo Bonhart is, it may be a challenge to sell this bounty hunter as the protagonist of his very own game. However, characters like Asura, Trevor, and original Kratos were compelling in their own right, so Bonhart shouldn't be written off just because he craves violence.
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This efficient bounty hunter was a thorn in Ciri's side for ages and gave her the iconic scar fans are familiar with (which looks way more gruesome in the books). Seeing how he became such an efficient and ruthless bounty hunter can be a fun setup for a video game with him as the protagonist.
Yennefer Of Vengeberg
A Legendary Sorceress Who Needs No Introduction
The love of Geralt's life took a long, long time to appear in the video games, and it speaks volumes that Yennefer managed to make such a major impact with a single appearance. The raven-haired sorceress loves Ciri just as much as Geralt and leaves no stone unturned in her quest to find Ciri.
She's ruthless and determined, but has a soft spot for the people she cares about. Pushing her magical aptitude to its very limit in a video game where she serves as a protagonist is an alluring prospect that fans could enjoy.
King Foltest
Can Be A Fun Protagonist To Control In The Witcher Universe
It's a shame that Geralt couldn't protect Foltest from being assassinated at the hands of Letho. This king ruled with an iron fist and was clearly capable as a monarch before his untimely demise.
Queen Meve's adventures in Thronebreaker make a strategy game starring King Foltest sound very appealing. His rise as a king can make for a fun way to expand the lore of The Witcher while giving this character the screen time he deserves.
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