Geralt of Rivia's return in The Witcher 4 has been confirmed by voice actor Doug Cockle. However, this isn't a continuation of his leading role. The narrative focus will shift to new protagonists.

Geralt's Role in The Witcher 4: A Supporting Character

A New Era for the Witcher Saga

The identity of the new protagonist remains undisclosed, fueling speculation among fans. Cockle himself admitted, "We don’t know who it’s about. I’m excited to find out. I want to know."

Clues and Speculation: The Cat School and Ciri

A Cat School medallion, featured in a previous Unreal Engine 5 teaser, hints at a potential connection to a surviving member of this once-powerful Witcher school. Gwent card game lore suggests the existence of vengeful survivors.

Another strong contender is Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter. The Witcher books and subtle details in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (the Cat medallion replacing the Wolf medallion during Ciri's gameplay segments) lend credence to this theory. Her potential role could range from a leading protagonist to a mentor figure, similar to Vessemir's role in previous games.

The Witcher 4's Development and Release Date

Game director Sebastian Kalemba, in an interview with Lega Nerd, highlighted the game's dual objective: to attract newcomers while satisfying long-time fans. The project, codenamed Polaris, commenced development in 2023 and boasts a large development team of over 400 developers, making it CD Projekt Red's most ambitious undertaking.

However, the release date remains distant. CEO Adam Kiciński previously suggested a three-year timeframe due to the game's scope and the development of new Unreal Engine 5 technologies.