CD Projekt Red's decision to make Ciri the protagonist of The Witcher 4 wasn't unanimous among the studio, with narrative lead Phillipp Weber acknowledging that the shift from Geralt prompted internal debate. Weber expressed understanding for fans and presumably colleagues who preferred the witcher's continued leading role, though he affirmed that Geralt will remain integral to the game's story despite his demotion from protagonist status. The studio ultimately moved forward with Ciri as the main character, signaling confidence in the direction even as some within the team questioned the choice.
- Even CDPR staff initially favored keeping Geralt as the lead, reflecting broader audience attachment to the character.
- Weber's public acknowledgment of these reservations suggests the studio recognizes legitimate concerns about the protagonist swap rather than dismissing them outright.
- Geralt's reduced role doesn't mean removal from the narrative; the studio views him as fundamentally important to The Witcher 4's story.
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TheGamer
· Aug 29, 16:17 UTC
The Witcher 4 Lead Originally Wanted Geralt As The Protagonist
CD Projekt Red is clearly confident in Ciri now, but even some developers wanted Geralt to be the star.
GamesRadar+
· Aug 29, 10:42 UTC
The Witcher 4 narrative lead also wanted Geralt as the protagonist at first, but he "will always have an important role"
CDPR's Phillipp Weber can "understand that many people feel like this"