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It's going to happen one way or another. A new story with fresh characters, and Geralt's beard poking in from time to time.
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CDPR CEO on a possible sequel to The Witcher 3
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But you cant tell a story like the Witcher games tell. Because it needs a character thats somewhat rigid in how he will do things and has a long history in the universe and complex, longstanding relationships with others.
Ciri is too overpowered. I would miss Geralt
Meh. Geralt is suppose to be much more ridiculous than they portray him in the games. Seemed to work just fine.
Denton
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As much as I want Geralt to come back, I actually disagree with this sentiment. I mean, Uncharted takes place in real world with some supernatural elements, but it does not have anything unique going for it apart from its characters and setpieces. That series really is built on Drake.
Witcher has a whole new universe that does not revolve around Geralt though, and so many good characters I could easily imagine a game set within this universe where we would play as someone else, from Triss to Letho or Ciri or someone completely new.
I still want Geralt though.
Yes, obviously any idea of bringing him back is contingent on CDP writers/designers wanting to bring him back themselves.
Clarkus Darkus
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Maybe i would enjoy a Witcher game if they let you create the hero, Rather than play as the bore that is Geralt.
EatChildren
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I figure the only way they'll use Geralt is if they go and make a prequel, which they could do as the books offer enough wiggle room. Ciri was obviously a supporting character and I don't see the aim to make her a protagonist. And Wild Hunt was a means of finalising not just Geralt's arc that they'd built up in the games, but also (for better or worse) bring closure to Sapkowski's series. It one of the three games that benefits most from book knowledge and truly ends Geralt and Ciri's Witcher saga. With multiple endings, mind you, which muddy potential for a sequel.
I figure they'll either set it sometime during The Witcher (books + games) timeline, or move the story to a new location, while pushing forward with a create-a-character template should Cyberpunk prove to be a suitable direction, or maintain The Witcher series as a developed protagonist with the fourth gaming starring a creation of CDPR's own.
I figure they'll either set it sometime during The Witcher (books + games) timeline, or move the story to a new location, while pushing forward with a create-a-character template should Cyberpunk prove to be a suitable direction, or maintain The Witcher series as a developed protagonist with the fourth gaming starring a creation of CDPR's own.
Obliterator
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100% correct. Witcher gets praised nonstop for its storytelling and character interactions. The reason they work so well is Geralt is a known quantity. His relationships with Ciri, Yen, and Triss are so nuanced and there's such depth there because he is character with his own history. He's not "generic face number 25". No, He's Geralt of Rivia, The White Wolf. Witcher 4 needs a new, set protagonist.
You guys will get your character creation in Cyberpunk.
VanquishUK
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I'd prefer to play as a sorcerer or sorceress instead of sword bloke.
And nearly every other WPRG.
Obliterator
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Yep very true. As funny as it sounds not having character creation actually sets the Witcher franchise apart and makes it unique. Nearly every RPG now has create-a-character.
Though I do feel bad for CDProjekt Red having to find a replacement for him. They will be instantly compared to him and Geralt is a tough act to follow.
RespectThySole
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Predetermined character or #weriot
We've already deemed Platinum to be the worthy developer for a MGR-esque Ciri series.
No thanks.
RespectThySole
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I'd prefer Geralt to be back as well, but if not, I need a new predetermined protagonist or an already established one in the series.
SpacePirate Ridley
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She has
3 differnt endings, and one of them, the more canon one with the books behaviour, would blend well with making her the main character of the next game.
So you killed her in the end or made her queen? Becuase theres one were she turns a witcher and goes ina dventures with geralt, that is the one that blends better with the books narration
So you killed her in the end or made her queen? Becuase theres one were she turns a witcher and goes ina dventures with geralt, that is the one that blends better with the books narration
Its that or doing you own character, female or male, and blend into the northern kingdoms universe.
Might they do a custom character for Cyberpunk? Depending on how well that works I could imagine them transferring that to Witcher.
Yeah, no character creation in my witcher please. Enough of those around. I'll take at least one open world wrpg franchise where there is actual potential for good story telling and character interactions, thanks. I hope they'll go with a new character if Geralt is done. Ciri is a nice character but not the type which I would want to play as for 100h. I would be down with a female protag though.
Elysium-777
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Ciri was ridiculously OP by the end of the game, she could have probably destroyed Vilgefortz in seconds.
The only way to bring her back would be to say that stopping the
white frost
They sure can do fun dumb slasher games, but the idea of them making a slasher that's not over-the-top flashy action and that is set in a mature fantasy setting inspired by Slavic mythology makes me cringe.
Anyway, a Witcher game or book without Geralt as the main character would lose half its charm. Geralt's cynical attitude and sense of morality is an integral part of the series, no character could ever replace him.
Playing as sorceress could be pretty interesting. Would also differentiate the combat system a lot from the Geralt games.
Ultimadrago
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Hm, I don't know if I want a game with Lambert, but I'd like a new character that is a bit more like Lambert (relative to Geralt). I enjoy the character, especially during that Chapter in Witcher 3 (y'all know the one), but he's a little too disengaged in his own way to make for a compelling protagonist. I suppose a stake could be set, but I'd like someone humorous with a tad more of an inherent, instinctive drive.
Of course, I have no doubt that the current CDPR could turn a Lambert story into gold regardless, but it doesn't really inspire me on paper.
I just wouldnt wanna have to be in the same threads as Platinum fans.
SpacePirate Ridley
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Im as sad as you about not visiting Borkilon and Cintra with Geralt, but his arc in this trilogy is finished. Yeah, depending of the ending (and im pretty sure its the canon ending for Geralt) he can have more smaller adventures in the northern kigdoms. But
this ending has him settling with his love, and being with his "daughter" as a witcher
The Geralt ending in the books is crap, even if Lady of the Lake as a whole is masterfull, but that ending just came as Sapkowski saying "pam, I dont know what more to do with the character". CDPR did the impossible, actually giving it a proper ending that works with the books.
Story with other characters in the same universe, self created or Ciri, would work amazingly well with the ending of The Witcher 3. Make Geralt pop up in some missions, using the save of people to choose the
being alone, with triss or with yeneffer
But first Cyberpunk. I can wait 6 years for a new witcher game perfectly.
THE BARD: Saviors Of Queens with fully dynamic combat system based on the mandolin fighting style. Can't wait!
orthodoxy1095
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Ciri: The Game.
Get working folks.
Get working folks.
kraspkibble
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I don't really like any of the other Witcher's like Lambert/Eskel or Vesemir
I think at a push I'd prefer Lambert. If not then I'd want CDPR to make a new Witcher or let us create our own. I think Ciri should be the main character but we can play as other characters maybe Yennefer/Triss. Geralt needs to appear but as an NPC.
The game should consider the ending where Ciri becomes a Witcher as the true ending. I'd love if her ability to travel between worlds was a major point in the game. The mission where Geralt goes with Avallach through all those worlds was just amazing and I want to see more of that.
I think another Witcher game is inevitable no matter what. CDPR really did a great job and it's a shame that it's only got this big when the last game came out. There needs to be more of them. I don't think we'll see it for at least another 4-5 years and that's just if it's the next game after Cyberpunk 2077.
I think at a push I'd prefer Lambert. If not then I'd want CDPR to make a new Witcher or let us create our own. I think Ciri should be the main character but we can play as other characters maybe Yennefer/Triss. Geralt needs to appear but as an NPC.
The game should consider the ending where Ciri becomes a Witcher as the true ending. I'd love if her ability to travel between worlds was a major point in the game. The mission where Geralt goes with Avallach through all those worlds was just amazing and I want to see more of that.
I think another Witcher game is inevitable no matter what. CDPR really did a great job and it's a shame that it's only got this big when the last game came out. There needs to be more of them. I don't think we'll see it for at least another 4-5 years and that's just if it's the next game after Cyberpunk 2077.
Yeah, they could easily create some sort of limitation.
Head.spawn
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Seems kind of obvious that the other character you play in W3 is a big hint that they are more than capable of putting in a fresh character that can play completely different. I hope that's the route they take.
Hmm not sure about this. I like that The Witcher 3 has an actual conclusive ending for a change, a sequel with the same characters doesn't really seem like a good idea.
Pretty much, but that would just feel cheap.
Still, it's not like it's coming out tomorrow so who knows what they'll come up with.
Pretty much, but that would just feel cheap.
And basically make the one Witcher ending the "true one".
Still, it's not like it's coming out tomorrow so who knows what they'll come up with.
You should really use spoiler tags, some people have yet to finish the game.
They can find a way to make it work.
It'd be different that's for sure, but that's not necessarily bad.
It'd be awesome to create your own Witcher and select which school you belong to, for example.
Besides, we'll get Cyberpunk with character creation, and i expect the same excellent level of characterization and writing in that one.
Again, i don't disagree that it would be very different than what Witcher 3 did, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
We had Witcher 3, it's not like we must have the same exact formula over and over again.
Anyway, just what i would personally like, i understand why some people wouldn't like it and i accept the reasoning.
I'm fine with a canon ending. Having dealt with RPGs that have multiple endings with sequels, its just simpler generally to pick one and stick with it. Everything gets watered down or ignored otherwise since its too expensive and time consuming to do real justice to it seems.
You have nearly every other WRPG in existence to get that though. Including CDP's next game.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I think it would be fun to see Geralt try to survive in a mad world where the chosen one, Ciri, died and he is just trying to get by. Such a dark twist would be fitting for the series. You never play as the world's savior in this series.
That's what they kept saying in the built up to release, but the actual game ended up leaving story far more open than the novels did in the '90s. They've wrapped up story arcs that didn't need wrapping up and ones that didn't exist prior to Wild Hunt, except now the only thing stopping Geralt from having more adventures is a lame voice over commenting on whom he is or isn't ploughing. Ciri, too, has been robbed of her ending, actually leaving us with more pressing questions about her immediate future.
He reached the end of his character arc. Everything with the Wild Hunt, Yennefer and Ciri that they've been building on for 3 games have reached a satisfying conclusion.
Bringing him back would just cheapen that and make it seem like going through the motions.
With Witcher's production values, quality of writing and action combat/style of gameplay? I don't think that many exist.
I tried playing Dragon Age Inquisition recently, and uninstalled it as fast as lightning, because the art direction and writing were that awful (to me anyway).
Other WRPG with good writing, usually involve an isometric camera and a more detached gameplay mechanic (perfectly fine, just not my cup of tea).
Again, i get the reasoning y'all bring forward, i'd still like that.
Cyberpunk will likely be great, but it has nothing to do with Witcher in terms of setting (though i love cyberpunk, so i'll probably end up liking that one even more).
Maintenance
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Let it go, focus on Cyberpunk.
Eh but even then, Ciri's just too strong to make anything in the Witcher's world a challenge for her and still make it look plausible.
Up to and including TW3 the series has dealt with multiple endings just fine and as someone who has read all the books and played all the games TW3 just feels like a perfectly fine way to end the whole Geralt-Ciri saga.
I personally don't see the need for a direct sequel with the same characters involved.
Moon_frogger
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Was it not abundantly clear from even short amount of playtime with witcher 3 that ciri was going to be the protagonist of witcher 4?
Memorabilia
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I was thinking something similar. Make the player think he's going to be Ciri... Then BOOM she gets whacked and everything changes, you take over as a different character in an incredibly desperate situation (not necessarily Geralt...)....