Ciri is the star of The Witcher IV

Geralt of Rivia has been the undisputed protagonist of The Witcher series so far, but this is going to change. There were speculations about The Witcher IV having another protagonist. The appearance of a different medallion, the iconic symbol of The Witcher, suggested that the new game could focus on a different character. Yesterday's reveal at The Game Awards 2024 has confirmed that the new adventure from CD Projekt Red will not star Geralt but Ciri. The video shown at the event reveals that she is more than capable of singlehandedly destroying some monsters.

A new Witcher

As in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a gloomy world populated by supernatural beings that haunt the living is the perfect place for a Witcher to thrive. In The Witcher IV, Ciri will take the main role which provides the creators with a very good opportunity to add a new perspective to the series. Not only is she younger than Geralt, but she is also a woman, which is something that will surely be meaningful to the way she interacts with the world. This opens up new opportunities to develop the story in different ways. Of course, Ciri is not weaker in any way, but she is definitely different and has a lot of potential. The Witcher IV will surely exploit that potential for storytelling to offer a unique approach to the series. In terms of gameplay, there is also a lot to be discovered about The Witcher IV. The video hints at new ways of fighting monsters that may go beyond the previous pair of swords, alchemy potions, and fighting styles.

While the introduction of Ciri as the new protagonist in The Witcher IV may be disappointing to some fans of Geralt, although he will be present in some form in the game. However, the perspective of a whole new approach to the series from the hand of one of its iconic characters is quite appealing. We will have to wait until we know more details about the game to form an opinion, but the footage revealed looks as spectacular as any other previous video in the series, if not more.

With the game in full production, it won't be too long until we hear about a release date. Meanwhile, you can keep track of the best deals for The Witcher IV with our comparator as soon as they are available