The Witcher 4: Cirilla Takes the Reins in Next-Gen RPG
The gaming world is abuzz following the highly anticipated reveal of The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards 2024. The cinematic trailer confirmed a major shift: Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, the powerful sorceress and adopted daughter of Geralt of Rivia, will be the game’s protagonist. This decision has sparked both excitement and discussion among fans.
Initial reactions to the trailer included some criticism of Ciri’s updated appearance and speculation about a potential voice actor change. CD Projekt Red swiftly addressed these concerns, confirming that Ciara Berkeley will lend her voice to Ciri in this new chapter. In an official statement, the studio shared, “Ciara Berkeley has been cast as Ciri in The Witcher 4‘s character reveal cinematic trailer. Ciara is a talented actress who wowed us with her enthusiasm and voice acting skills, and in this trailer we believe she brought Ciri to life in a way that is faithful to the character and exciting for fans of the series.”
Beyond the casting news, the announcement also confirmed that The Witcher 4, internally known as Project Polaris, has officially entered full production. Game director Sebastian kalemba expressed his enthusiasm on X, stating, “I am thrilled to announce that the Polaris project has entered full production! With new challenges around the corner, it is the talented and hardworking people who make me believe that together we can make the next Witcher saga an amazing experience.” He added, “No stop now! Stay tuned for what’s on the other side of the coin!”
Kalemba, who joined CD Projekt Red in 2014, previously served as lead animation director on both The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 before his promotion to head of animation. His leadership on this new trilogy promises a visually stunning and narratively rich experience for players.
The shift to Ciri as the main character marks a notable departure from the previous games, but it also presents exciting possibilities for exploring new facets of the Witcher universe. Fans eagerly await further details about the storyline and gameplay mechanics as development progresses.
The anticipation surrounding The Witcher 4 is palpable, and with full production underway, gamers worldwide are counting down the days until they can experience Ciri’s next adventure.
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