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CD Projekt Red discussed Ciri’s story in a recent behind-the-scenes video forThe Witcher 4, hinting at a branching story where players will navigate tough moral decisions. Fans may be curious about whetherThe Witcher 4will adopt the same strategy for player agency and storytelling as its popular predecessor, and the developer has provided some insight into a key area.
Creating a single-player RPG that remains relevant for a decade is no easy feat, yet that’s whatThe Witcher 3will be celebrating in 2025. Among the many excellent aspects that can be highlighted in the game, its branching story and the way it enables players to explore its world according to their moral compass stand out. Since the release of the first trailer forThe Witcher 4, many questions have lingered about how the game will handle its narrative, gameplay, and more. Now, the developer has offered some hints to players.
Discussing the making ofThe Witcher 4’s cinematic trailer, narrative director Philipp Weber commented that the game won’t give players a “black or white situation,” meaning that the choices they will have to make will challenge them to really think about the consequences. Weber said players will need to consider various situations before making “tough choices” and even teased a scenario, following the events of the trailer, in which players will face a complex crossroads and be forced to make a decision.
Behind the Scenes of The Witcher 4 Cinematic Trailer
Weber also revealed thatThe Witcher 4’s cinematic trailer, which showcases Ciri taking on witcher contracts and navigating complex missions and decisions, is an adaptation of the story CD Projekt Red aims to tell in the game. Additionally, Tomek Suwalski, the director of an animation studio that worked on the trailer, explained that the story inThe Witcher 4is tied to the way Sapkowski—the writer whose books inspired the game series—crafted his Witcher stories. Suwalski also talked about the choices players will face inThe Witcher 4, saying they won’t be easy.
In the behind-the-scenes video, the development team also discussed other aspects of the cinematic trailer’s creation, such as concept art and the technical recreation of camera dynamics using Unreal Engine 5. While there is no specific release date yet, the game is currently in full-scale production. Although no in-depth details aboutThe Witcher 4’s storyhave been disclosed, the recent behind-the-scenes video gave players a glimpse of what to expect.
