The Game Awards 2024 delivered a showstopper for RPG fans as CD Projekt Red unveiled the long-awaited The Witcher 4. A cinematic trailer reveals Ciri stepping up as the protagonist in the new, open-world adventure.
Ciri is traversing snow-covered landscapes and dense forests in the trailer. This isn’t just a continuation of The Witcher’s grim world but a bold, personal journey for Ciri as she takes on the mantle of a Witcher.
Ahead of the reveal, CD Projekt Red’s studio in Poland confirmed that the cinematic trailer was pre-rendered using a custom build of Unreal Engine 5. While the visuals showcased in the trailer are aspirational, the studio assured fans that the new engine represents a significant leap forward in delivering immersive environments and lifelike characters.
The Witcher 4 will remain true to its roots as a single-player experience, a decision sure to please fans of the series. With this announcement, the studio promises a fresh perspective on the rich lore of The Witcher universe.
While no release date has been announced, fans are already speculating about what’s in store for this new chapter. As one of gaming’s most beloved franchises, The Witcher 4 has big boots to fill, but with Ciri at the helm, the future looks brighter—and perhaps a bit more magical.
