CD Projekt Red has assured fans that romance will be an important part of the story of The Witcher 4, which fans have been very excited about. The Witcher games are known for their complex romantic elements, but with The Witcher 4 beginning a new journey in the franchise with a new protagonist, fans were skeptical about what the future would hold.
The Witcher franchise has established itself as one of the best games ever made, and The Witcher 3 is still being played by many fans almost a decade after its launch. While the story of the first three games revolved around Geralt, seeing Ciri as the main protagonist is something fans have been waiting for a long time, especially considering the popularity of her character. While the release of The Witcher 4 is still far away, the developers have shared some information on the romantic elements of the game.
In an interview with GameSpot, game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Malgorzata Mitrega shared some interesting details about The Witcher 4. When asked if fans can expect romance in The Witcher 4, Kalemba insisted that it will definitely happen, as it is part of CD Projekt Red’s way of making games. He explained that it is part of human nature and added that it would not be possible to tell the full story without showing romance.
Witcher 4 Aims to Create Meaningful and Compelling Romance
Mitrega emphasized the importance of romance in life, which possibly indicates that it is the core element that is part of CD Projekt Red’s famous narrative experience. However, Kalemba emphasized on doing it the right way. He said, “So it’s not just a matter of making romance for the sake of making romance.” Instead, they aim to give it enough attention so that the end result is exciting and meaningful. Given the standard that The Witcher 3 has set from a romance perspective, fans are already expecting CD Projekt Red to take it to another level.
In fact, some fans believe that The Witcher 4 may feature better romance than its predecessors. This is because having Ciri as the main character of The Witcher 4 may give the developers more freedom, as they will no longer be bound by the stories in the books. Also, there is an opportunity to innovate beyond the franchise’s traditional heterosexual relationships. It remains to be seen if CD Projekt Red can live up to the extremely high bar it has set.
