The Witcheris one of the most popular dark fantasy series of all time, with these novels having more of a niche audience until CD Projekt Red developed one of the most iconic trilogies in gaming history. Geralt’s fascinating journey is a joy to witness and does a great job of letting players connect with this character as he tackles numerous personal challenges over the course of the games.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntlets players enjoya natural conclusion to his story, andThe Witcher 4aims to move things in a new direction by providing an expected and welcomed protagonist: Ciri. Yet,The Witcher 4still has room for more characters, asThe Witcher 3featured Geralt as the protagonist and Ciri as a secondary protagonist, so who’s to say that another Witcher can’t take the reigns for some missions in the highly anticipatedWitcher 4?
5A Custom Witcher
The Witcher 4 Can Go Down The Same Route That Cyberpunk 2077 Did
Cyberpunk 2077made it clear that CD Projekt Red won’t shy away from letting players customize a protagonist. V may be a bit of a blank slate at times, but they helped players immerse themselves in this dystopian future as they embarked on a journey to survive after Johnny Silverhand overwrote their consciousness.
The Witcher 4can go down the same route and let players customize a secondary witcher to entwine with Ciri’s story, which can be quite engaging if players havea wealth of optionsto choose from. Cosmetic options will be fun to mess around with, but what will intrigue players is if they make meaningful decisions regarding their own origins before they become a monster slayer alongside Ciri.
4Eskel
Witnessing The Adventures Of The Witcher 4 From This Beloved Character’s Perspective Could Be A Treat
A witcher who won everyone over by showing off his skills in The Battle of Kaer Morhen,Eskel’s aptitude in battlewas on full display when he brought the fight to Caranthir with his amazing swordsmanship. While he may have lost the battle, things could’ve swung the other way if he hadn’t exhausted himself from defending Ciri and his home against the horde of Wild Hunt soldiers.
Controlling Eskel will bring a sense of familiarity to a new game, with players getting to know his personality and backstory as this character embarks on several engrossing adventures as a witcher, and to see him reunite with Ciri. It may be unlikely, but there’s no denying that fans will love to control Eskel and do justice to his character, especially given how poorly he was handled in the Netflix series.
3Vesemir
A Prequel Could Explore This Legendary Character’s Adventures
Considering The Witcher 4 will continue the story of Ciri, it could make for a nice break in the narrative to recieve some prequel content in the form of Ciri’s beloved uncle Vesemir. Controlling Vesemir and witnessing his adventures before the sacking of Kaer Morhen could be a treat to witness, almost like an intermission from Ciri’s journey. An animatedWitchermovie may have explored the same, but there’s no denying that fans will love controlling a younger Vesemir who will embark on a legendary adventure.
Vesemir was a powerful witcher even after getting on in years, so fans can only imagine how potent his skills as a witcher would’ve been in his glory years. It would be a great way to explore the history of a witcher whomade a valiant sacrifice to save Ciriat the end of a grueling battle. However, this might be a tale best saved for a fully-fledged spin-off that doesn’t detract from Ciri’s story.
2An Established Witcher From The School Of The Lynx
Ciri’s Fellow Lynx Witchers Could Flesh Out a New World of Monster Hunters
With Ciri undergoing unforeseen and untold transformations to become a witcher, it would be highly interesting to see the other members of the School of the Lynx to see which candidate would make for interesting side stories in a tantalizing setting fora newWitchergamethat will steer things in a new direction.
It makes sense for a brand-new adventure inThe Witcherseries to be accompanied by a new secondary protagonist who doesn’t have any connections to the story of the original trilogy. Players formed an instant connection with Geralt since he was an established character with a riveting backstory, and the same approach can be taken for a witcher from the School of the Lynx who can serve as a riveting addition alongside Ciri’s story.
1Geralt Of Rivia
May Not Be The Main Character But Can Take On The Role Of The Secondary Protagonist, Just Like Ciri Did
While it has been confirmed that Geralt won’t be the main character, this doesn’t mean that players won’t control him in any capacity. After all,The Witcher 3had a main and secondary protagonist, with Ciri taking on the latter role.
So, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Geralt could also serve as a playable character to help playersenjoy a familiar facebefore the main protagonist rears their head. The White Wolf is one of the most powerful characters in the series, and controlling him inThe Witcher 4would be a treat for fans who love this monster slayer and his engaging personality.
