The highly anticipated next installment in The Witcher franchise, The Witcher 4, has just confirmed the return of a familiar face – Geralt of Rivia, the main character from the critically-acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. While this is exciting news for fans of the series, it comes with a caveat: Geralt won’t be the central focus of the story.
This news was revealed by Geralt’s voice actor, Doug Cockle, who has brought the character to life in all three previous Witcher games. During a recent video by Fall Damage, Cockle confirmed Geralt’s presence in The Witcher 4, stating, “Geralt will be part of the game [Witcher 4], we just don’t know how much, and the game won’t focus on Geralt. So it’s not about him this time. We don’t know who it’s about. I’m excited to find out.”
This statement leaves fans with more questions than answers. While Geralt’s return is exciting, the lack of information about the new protagonist and the scope of Geralt’s role in the story adds to the intrigue surrounding The Witcher 4.
While details about the new protagonist remain shrouded in mystery, we do know that The Witcher 4 is currently CD Projekt Red’s most advanced project. Associate game director Pawel Sasko revealed that the game is being developed with cutting-edge technology, promising a groundbreaking experience for players.
With Geralt’s return confirmed, albeit in a supporting role, and the promise of an innovative new protagonist, The Witcher 4 is poised to be a significant entry in the franchise, leaving fans eager to learn more about the direction of the story and the identity of the new hero who will take center stage.
