CD Projekt Red has confirmed Ciri will take center stage in The Witcher 4, a decision driven by both narrative progression and the source material. Executive producer Malgorzata Mitrega explains that Geralt's story arc concluded in The Witcher 3, leaving Ciri, a character with immense potential already established in books and games, as the natural successor. Her depth and complexity offer exciting creative avenues for the developers.
Director Sebastian Kalemba highlights Ciri's younger age as a key factor, allowing for greater player agency in shaping her character arc—a freedom unavailable with the more established Geralt. Discussions about this protagonist shift, spanning nearly a decade, underscore CD Projekt Red's long-term vision for Ciri as Geralt's heir. Kalemba further promises that Ciri's new challenges will forge an equally compelling narrative.
Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt, supports the change, acknowledging Ciri's rich potential as a lead character. While Geralt will feature in The Witcher 4, his role will be secondary, emphasizing the shift in narrative focus.
