Witcher 4: Director Reveals Story Details, Choices, and Consequences

Witcher 4: Unveiling Story Details, Choices, and Consequences

The Game Awards 2024 brought us the first teaser trailer for The Witcher 4, and now director Sebastian Kalemba offers a scene-by-scene breakdown, revealing crucial story details.

A Ritual Sacrifice in Stromford

The teaser depicts events in Stromford, an isolated northern village where a young woman, Mioni, is slated for ritual sacrifice. This area doesn’t rely on Witchers; the villagers themselves are involved.

Ciri’s Involvement and a Tragic Outcome

Ciri uses Mioni as bait to lure the Bauk, a monster summoned by Mioni’s song. However, Ciri sends Mioni back to the village before the fight, only to discover Mioni murdered by the townspeople after the battle.

Choices and Consequences

Kalemba hints at player choices influencing Mioni’s fate. Perhaps saving Mioni means sparing the Bauk, or vice versa. The consequences of these choices remain to be seen.

Lessons Learned from Cyberpunk 2077

Kalemba also discussed how the development challenges of Cyberpunk 2077 have informed The Witcher 4’s development, aiming for a game bigger and better than both its predecessors. With over 400 developers now working on the project, full production is underway, although a release date remains unannounced.