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CD Projekt Red Confirms Ciri’s Face Remains Unchanged in Witcher 4, With Only Minor Adjustments

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Introduction to Witcher 4’s New Trailer and Gameplay Reveal

During the recent State of Unreal event hosted by Epic Games, CD Projekt Red unveiled a stunning cinematic trailer and the first gameplay footage for The Witcher 4. Fans eagerly analyzed every detail, especially the visual representation of the game’s main character, Ciri.

Are There Changes to Ciri’s Appearance?

Some viewers noticed subtle differences in Ciri’s facial features compared to previous trailers, particularly the one shown at The Game Awards 2024, and even more so when compared to her appearance in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Speculations arose about whether her face had been altered or redesigned.

Official Clarification from CD Projekt Red

In response to these questions, a spokesperson from CD Projekt Red confirmed to Kotaku that the face model used in the new trailer is identical to the one from The Witcher 3. The character model was adapted using Epic’s MetaHuman technology to enhance realism and animation quality.

Details of the Facial Model

  • The face model is directly borrowed from The Witcher 3, with no significant redesigns.
  • Minor modifications were made solely to improve animation smoothness: slightly raising the eyebrows and softening the area around the eyes.

These adjustments are minimal and aimed at optimizing the character’s expressions and movements in the new game engine.

Additional Content Revealed in the Trailer

The trailer also marked the debut of a majestic manticores—a monster that was originally planned for The Witcher 3 but was cut during development. Fans finally got a sneak peek at this creature’s design.

Moreover, the footage provided glimpses of the expansive open world, including the city of Lan Exeter, which serves as the capital of Kovir and Poviss—key locations in the upcoming game’s storyline.

Previous Leaks and Developments

It’s worth noting that earlier, CD Projekt Red accidentally revealed some details about The Witcher 4 gameplay when they unintentionally showcased footage while playing The Witcher 3. Such accidental leaks have only heightened anticipation for the new installment.

Alex "Pixel" Petrov

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