Summary
One NexusMods user has created a mod to add the older Ciri fromThe Witcher 4intoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Following the hype around the recently released cinematic trailer for the new entry in the popular RPG, a modder decided to create an inspired version of the grown-up Ciri from the trailer and bring her intoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntremains one of the most influential RPGsever made. Its critical success continues to have a cultural impact on the RPG genre. While the game made Geralt of Rivia massively popular, the upcoming entry in the franchise shifts the focus to Ciri, presenting her as a grown-up, mature protagonist. Now, a player has taken inspiration fromThe Witcher 4to bring that older Ciri toThe Witcher 3.
Crafted byNexusMods user known as Forlornsito, the mod is called “The Witcher 4Concept Ciri - Toxic Mutant.” This creative endeavor reimaginesCiri’s appearance based on the updated design fromThe Witcher 4trailer. The mod adds a brand-new armor set, a more detailed hairstyle, and new textures for her face and eyes that show the effects of mutations from being a seasoned witcher. In the images provided by the modder, Ciri’s striking blue eyes from the trailer can be seen, which have been upscaled and added to the game.
Modder Brings The Witcher 4’s Older Ciri to The Witcher 3
To stay true to the world ofThe Witcher 3, the mod uses assets from the game, ensuring it feels both lore-friendly and visually consistent. Players can also tweak Ciri’s look by selecting different files for her hairstyle or mutated features, giving them more freedom to customize her appearance and mix it with other mods.
Forlornsito further shared some details about the hard work that went into it. He had to sculpt new meshes, remove level-of-detail restrictions, and fix compatibility issues, among other challenges. Although the mod does a great job capturing the look fromThe Witcher 4trailer, the modder warns players that there are still small glitches, like some textures overlapping on Ciri’s hooded design.
For fans who are excited to revisitThe Witcher 3while looking forward to the next game, this mod serves as a perfect connection between the two. As anticipation grows forThe Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red is gearing up to celebrateThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s 10th anniversary with a global concert tour in 2025. The event will feature live performances of reimagined versions of the game’s beloved soundtrack, accompanied by visuals and iconic gameplay moments. While players await the next entry in the franchise,The Witcher 3keeps thriving.
