Man such a shame, a disappointment, we get this instead of VTMB2, if CDPR just wisen up and try to take that IP, i dont think its far from their reach but they are stupid imho, i just dont understand maybe they tried to go for it, but until i know then i will call them out.
Witcher 4, what is there to make? the series is done, you are basically building on it, it will be safe and generic, especially after Cyberpunk launch, and after their move from Red engine, Witcher 4 is going to be bland, generic, safe and uninspired. Witcher 1 remake should be more interesting, since there is context, you just improve upon it, W4, you have to create new stuff, the chance of it hitting the jackpot is low.
VTMB2 is a promising game, its an IP rich with new content, heights and ways to do quests and RPG mechanics, it can introduce CDPR to new options which they should be capable of handling and even improving, it highlights their talents more.
Just ditch the open world meme, they have talented level designers, great art team, great composer, great writing team, they improved a bit with gameplay, after all VTMB gameplay is not that good, so mix that all up and you have a new soulful fresh game, it will be a big hit!
But what do i know, im just a pleb, im sure Adam badowski or whatever is a 5head individual. Yeah Witcher 4 instead, ubisoft open world, cutscenes and cinematics, copy souls combat so the souls fanboys can shut up about Witcher combat, do pointless open world fluff so Rockstar fanboys shut up about it, do some generic fantasy story and collect the bucks. great strategy! now we leave VTMB2 in the hands of amateur developer who couldnt even make a decent follow up to freaking Amnesia!! great insight!