"We're definitely pushing the quality of NPC – the way they look, their behavior – as much as possible," says game director Sebastian Kalemba.
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"This was one of the first questions we found the answer to, and it's how we could create this original story, starting with The Witcher 4."
"The open world doesn’t necessarily need to be bigger and bigger and bigger," says narrative director Phillipp Weber.
Though we don't have an explicit confirmation just yet, CD Projekt RED devs seem to have strongly suggested that The Witcher 3's beloved card game will return in its sequel.
"We're not suddenly making up stuff just because we want to. We really want to take these things seriously," says narrative director Philipp Weber.
"Yes, this game will be pretty big," per CD Projekt RED's Sebastian Kalemba. "It will be big compared to everything we’ve prepared so far."
The Witcher returns with a new protagonist- here's what you should know,
Jo Wyatt, who voiced Ciri in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has been replaced by Ciara Berkeley for the upcoming The Witcher 4.
Game director Sebastian Kalemba reveals additional details on the newly revealed action RPG in an official trailer breakdown.
The next instalment in the series will maintain continuity with The Witcher 3 regardless of how your story ended in that game.
“[We’re giving] more tools for players' disposal, to be able to not only play and go with the consequences narratively, but also gameplay-wise,” says game director Sebastian Kalemba.
Though Ciri will be the protagonist in the next Witcher title, former protagonist Geralt will return, as will voice actor Doug Cockle.
The next instalment in the Witcher saga – which also kicks off a new trilogy – has been officially unveiled at The Game Awards.
However, crumbs and tidbits related to the game may (and likely will) be shared prior to its official announcement.
The developer also insists it will avoid another rushed and troubled launch similar to what Cyberpunk 2077 had to endure in 2020.
Codenamed Project Polaris, the fantasy action RPG was in pre-production for over two years, and is confirmed to be the beginning of a new trilogy.
The development team on Project Polaris has "made substantial progress" and is ready to wrap up pre-production soon, as per CFO Piotr Nielubowicz.
"What we know is that Geralt will be part of the game, we just don't know how much, and the game won't focus on Geralt," says actor Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt.
Project Orion associate game director Paweł Sasko reiterates the next mainline Witcher title will begin production this year.
