The Witcher Franchise Plans to Replace Geralt with Ciri in 2028
Video game developer CD Projekt Red will make Ciri the central protagonist of The Witcher 4 when the title releases in 2028.
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The Witcher video game franchise is preparing to replace Geralt of Rivia as its primary protagonist, Screen Rant reported. The developer will introduce Ciri as the new central figure in The Witcher 4, which is scheduled for release in 2028. [1]
Before the main storyline shifts to Ciri, players will be able to access the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion. Screen Rant reported that this downloadable content will serve as Geralt's swan song before the narrative focus changes. [1]
Fans can currently play a newly released remastered edition of The Witcher 3 to experience Geralt's story again. According to Screen Rant, the choice to move away from Geralt has generated mixed reactions among longtime fans of the franchise. [1]
Geralt of Rivia was created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski as a magically enhanced monster hunter with supernatural abilities. The character serves as the main protagonist across Sapkowski's original short stories and fantasy novels. [1][3]
In short
- The Witcher 4 will make Ciri the central protagonist when it releases in 2028.
- The Songs of the Past expansion will be the final main storyline focus for Geralt.
- CD Projekt Red recently released a remastered edition of The Witcher 3.
- Geralt of Rivia was created by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.
Sources
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- [1]The Witcher Is Replacing Geralt, But His Original Story Continues In 2028Screen Rant, 15h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Adam: His Song Continues on Wikipedia
- [3]Geralt of Rivia on Wikipedia
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