The New Witcher Saga Should Feature a New Protagonist as Strong as Geralt

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Not long ago, CD Projekt Red unveiled its newest project — a new Witcher game. This announcement made waves in the community, and fans were eager to discuss what the new title might bring to the already popular game series.

One discussion revolved around the game’s protagonist. Geralt’s story was more or less concluded at the end of the Witcher 3, so many fans thought that a new game would introduce a different main character. This is further supported by CD Projekt Red’s announcement as it marketed the upcoming Witcher title as a “new saga.” That said, it’s worth asking whether it will be able to follow up with an equally strong protagonist.

The Witcher 3 Features That The Next Witcher Game Needs To Have

The first three games of The Witcher series had Geralt of Rivia as its main protagonist — a character with a fleshed-out backstory that explained his fears and motivations. This is especially the case for The Witcher fans who also read the book series. Moreover, Geralt’s training as a Witcher made him more powerful than the common folk, allowing the player to traverse the game world without fearing for Geralt’s life (at least, most of the time). Finally, Geralt’s deadpan personality and penchant for sarcasm made for some enjoyable dialogue sequences.

Overall, Geralt is a compelling protagonist, which is why many players of the original Witcher series found the games so enjoyable. Despite the games’ multiple routes and endings, Geralt remains consistent in his characterization. In other words, player choice didn’t take away from Geralt’s character, but, on the contrary, built upon it. It's this balance between the protagonist’s personality and player choice that made Geralt such a fun character to play — one that fits in the