Witcher 4As the main character of Ciri's selection, although welcomed by some players, also caused criticism, especially due to the absence of Geralt. However, the experienced voice actor who brought Geralt to life with his voice Doug Cockle, openly stated that he found these reactions "absurd" and stated that he fully supports expanding Ciri's story.
Ciri Will Be The Main Character In Witcher 4
The Witcher 4 was announced with a dark cinematic trailer released at The Game Awards last year. This trailer showed Ciri stepping out on her own as a Witcher for the first time, and CD Project Red had also confirmed that Ciri would be the main character this time. However, this announcement was criticized by some groups due to the absence of Geralt, and "woke" reactions also spread on social media. Such reactions have become one of the most common discussion topics in the gaming world recently.
Doug Cockle’s “Ridiculous” Comment and Support for Ciri
This backlash was met with a clear response from Geralt's voice actor, Doug Cockle. In a video prepared by Fall Damage, Cockle read the fan comments and addressed those who made negative comments towards Ciri, saying: "This is ridiculous. This has nothing to do with being 'woke,'" Cockle emphasized that the Witcher universe will be further enriched with strong and deep characters like Ciri. This statement is a support for both players and developers.
Doug Cockle also said that Geralt's story has already been Completed with the Blood & Wine expansion pack "It would be unfair to both the character and the actor to keep Geralt locked in the same story forever," Cockle said, adding that the studio made the right choice. He added that anyone who has read the Witcher books will understand this direction. This shows CD Projekt Red's commitment to the book series and its effort to reflect the natural development of the universe.
Cockle, who stated that the focus on Ciri's story was exciting, said, "I congratulate Ciri. I also support her being the main character. We could not use her full potential in Witcher 3. Now it is time to experience this world through her eyes." This creates great anticipation for fans of the Ciri character, while also indicating that it will offer a new narrative perspective.
Witcher 4's Development Process and Expectations
It was announced that Witcher 4 will enter full production at the end of 2024. Not expected to be released before 2027. However, as Doug Cockle points out, this time players will be waiting for a different and previously unexplored story. Ciri's role in the lead role will bring a new breath to the series and expand the depth of the Witcher universe from a different perspective. This seems to attract the attention of both old fans and new players.
