The Witcher is back, and fans are buzzing with excitement! Nearly a decade after the release of The Witcher 3, widely regarded as one of the best games ever created, we've been treated to the first trailer for The Witcher 4. This new installment introduces Ciri as the main character, signaling a fresh chapter in the beloved series.

As many fans will remember, Ciri is Geralt's adopted daughter. With Geralt's trilogy concluding, it seems fitting for the younger generation to take the spotlight. The teaser shows Ciri entering a small village gripped by fear, where the inhabitants are preparing to sacrifice a young woman to appease a monster—a classic case of mob mentality. Ciri, ever the hero, rushes to save the woman, only to uncover a situation far more complex and dangerous than she initially thought.

As for the release of The Witcher IV, no official date has been announced yet. Given that The Witcher 3 took CD Projekt Red about three and a half to four years to develop, and Cyberpunk 2077 took even longer, it's safe to assume that The Witcher IV will require at least three to four years before it's ready for players. With development still in its early stages, fans might have to wait a bit longer.

No platforms have been confirmed, but considering the expected timeline, The Witcher IV is likely to be exclusive to current-generation consoles. It's not tied to any specific platform, so we expect simultaneous releases on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While The Witcher 3 was successfully ported to the Switch, it's unlikely that The Witcher IV will follow suit. However, a release on a potential Switch successor could be feasible.

Although we don't have any gameplay footage yet, we're confident that CD Projekt Red will maintain the core gameplay elements that fans love. The CGI trailer hints at familiar mechanics such as potions, magical Signs, and combat phrases. Additionally, Ciri's chain appears to be a new feature, used to trap monsters and possibly channel magic.

In a previous video by Fall Damage, Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt, mentioned that "Geralt will be a component of the game," though he won't be the focus. The teaser includes some of Geralt's dialogue, leading many to speculate that he might play a mentor role to Ciri.

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