At The Game Awards, The Witcher 4 dropped a surprise trailer that got fans buzzing with excitement. The reveal featured Ciri, now fully embraced as a Witcher, in a stunning action scene where she’s chopping down a monster terrorizing a village. The trailer was gorgeous, action-packed, and full of promise, making it clear that this isn’t just a side story, but the beginning of a brand-new saga. But wait—if Ciri is the new lead, what about Geralt? Has he finally hung up his swords and settled into permanent retirement on his Toussaint vineyard? Well, not quite. Geralt is definitely making an appearance, but CD Projekt isn’t spilling the beans just yet on how much screen time he’ll get. Guess we’ll have to keep guessing, which is basically the gaming equivalent of waiting for the next season of a hit TV show.
The big question everyone’s asking: will Geralt actually show up, or is he going to be one of those “legendary figures” who only exists in the background while we’re off doing the hero work? According to CD Projekt, yes, Geralt will return, though they’re playing it close to the chest. They teased his return with the classic gravelly voice we all know and love, saying “Time for a new saga. See you on the path.” It’s like when your favorite character shows up at the end of a movie just to set up the next one—except we’re all already on the edge of our seats, wondering how big his role will be.
Now, if you were wondering when the last time we saw Geralt was, here’s a quick refresher: it was in The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine, when he was living a relatively peaceful life in semi-retirement. Picture this: Geralt, kicking back at his vineyard in Toussaint, probably with a glass of wine in hand, wondering why he ever got involved with monsters in the first place. But fear not, fans—Geralt's not dead, and he’s not forgotten. In fact, we know from the books that Geralt is still alive and well well over a hundred years after the events of The Witcher 3. It’s like that one elderly relative who still sends you birthday cards with very questionable handwriting.
In a bit of drama that sounds like something straight out of the Witcher world, Geralt’s voice actor, Doug Cockle, managed to get himself into a little bit of hot water earlier this month. He made the unfortunate mistake of saying that Geralt would appear in Witcher 4 but not as the main character—just a minor detail, right? Well, CD Projekt wasn’t thrilled with this info leak, and Cockle himself had to backpedal faster than a witcher on a Roach-ride during a monster hunt. In a cheeky video, he downed several potions (as you do) and confessed that, while Geralt would return, he had no idea what his role would be. It was like watching a real-life Witcher throwing a curveball that even he didn’t see coming. I mean, who can blame him? He’s just a guy who voices an iconic character, after all.
Meanwhile, Ciri’s story is brimming with unanswered questions. The trailer hints at a lot—especially that she’s gulping down Witcher potions like they’re shots at a bar on a Friday night. This raises a big question: Did Ciri undergo the Trial of Grasses, the grueling process that turns people into Witchers? Well, as the books have made clear, Ciri never went through it. In fact, her very status as a Witcher is a bit of a gray area. But the trailer seems to be suggesting that she has, in fact, gone through some sort of transformation. Maybe there’s more to her story than just being the girl with a destiny to change the world. Maybe she’ll show us a different side of Witcher life—one that doesn’t come with the usual risks of the Trial, but with all the badassery that comes with the title.
But don’t worry, fans—The Witcher 4 has plenty of time to answer these burning questions, and trust me, we’ll all be glued to our screens when it does. With Geralt’s mysterious return and Ciri’s transformation, the game is clearly setting the stage for some mind-blowing revelations. It’s like the first chapter of a brand-new book you can’t put down—except you’re also holding your breath, wondering what twists and turns will come next. What’s Geralt’s role? Will he be the wise mentor or just the grizzled old guy in the background? And how far will Ciri’s new powers take her? Guess we’ll find out soon enough, and in the meantime, we’ll keep sharpening our swords (or just our curiosity).
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