The Witcher 4 devs want their new RPG to be a good entry point, even if you didn't play The Witcher 3

Dec. 1, 2023



The developer wants to please new and long-time fans

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The Witcher 4developerCD Projekt Redwants the next installment of the RPG series to be an entry point for newcomers, as well as please long-time fans.

In an interview with Italian outletLega Nerd(translated byWCCF Tech), The Witcher 4’s game director Sebastian Kalemba reveals the studio’s plans for the highly anticipated sequel. “We want to continue on the same path we’ve taken, but we don’t want to make the same game,” Kalemba tells the outlet. “We’ve got some lore elements that must be kept. After all, it is still the same universe, and we can’t go beyond certain limits.”

“We must follow a very specific path and innovate on that,” the director continues. “At the same time, it’s clear that we have to try to appease a new public. The Witcher 4 won’t be out for some years, and it’ll be a long time since the previous one, so we cannot just target the audience already fond of the saga. We must also build a new community.”

Kalemba goes on to explain that they believe The Witcher 4 will be “an excellent entry point for many players” that won’t forget the long-time fans “who still wish to follow Geralt’s adventures.”

If you’re wondering what else the studio is working on, take a look at ourupcoming CD Projekt Red gameslist.

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