Summary
While everyone’s fixated on theGTA 6hype, another massive release is also making the rounds —The Witcher 4.The two titles are poised to give some serious competition to the wider gaming sphere. WithThe Witcher 4development well underway, large expectations are riding on it. Many gamers still considerThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntas thepinnacle of open-world gameplayand a masterclass in mission design structure.
The devs at CD Projekt Redhave their work cut out for them to one-up their all-time greatest release.Cyberpunk 2077’slaunch fiasco still concerns fans aboutThe Witcher 4’s overpromising and under-delivering. However, CD Project Red has shown they can turn things around, as the complete package withCyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 update proves this developer is one of the best and hottest on the market. With that in mind, some wishlist features can ensureThe Witcher 4is universally acclaimed.
8Integrating Gwent And Thronebreaker
Nothing’s Quite As Addictive As Playing A Game Of Cards Within A Game
WhenThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntcame out, one of themost curious things missing wasDice Poker— a chance-based mini-game that was divisive to say the least. Thankfully,CD Projekt Redhad the perfect replacement inGwent. It was a deck-building strategy game where playing the right cards from the drawn hand was key. Different faction decks had unique character cards with special abilities that added layers of strategic depth.
The popularity ofGwentwas responsible forThronebreaker, a spin-off, single-player RPG expansion with its own branching narrative set in the Witcher world. Safe to say that fans are still hungry for a follow-up. The Witcher 4can strike gold if it incorporates bothGwentandThronebreakeras core gameplay elements.
7Deeper Cosmetic Variety
Styling And Profiling Ciri To The Heart’s Content Will Instantly Make Fans Love The Game
While players could customize Geralt’s facial hair and his iconic locks in the last game, there wasn’t much else to change about his appearance outside of a few glasses and armor pieces. CD Projekt Redcan add a whole lot of cosmetic optionsfor Ciri inThe Witcher 4.Not just changing her hairstyle, but also having the option to tweak Ciri’s eye-shadow, lip-color, perhaps even including tattoo options.
Another way forThe Witcher 4to stand out more from its predecessor is by giving Ciri more fashionable attire than Geralt’s. Making her overall look have a more personalized touch, and the people in-game commenting on it would be a nice touch, too. Variety for Ciri’sappearance can potentially make room for a greater role-playing experience for players.
6Refined Prep System For Combat And More Monster Variety
A Greater Focus On Witcher Style Prep And A Refined Spectacle Of Facing New Creatures
Enemy types should have greater diversity,and new monstrous creatures should be present, from Hydras to Manticores. It will give Ciri’s character a more meaningful sense of progress and development, and highlight her brilliance in learning from Geralt and Vesemir’s teachings. As for the combat, quite a few fans of TheWitcher 3: Wild Hunttook issue with its simplicity, inconsistent dodging, and hitboxes.
The Witcher 4can address these concerns and make the combat feel more skill-based without a steep learning curve — the best soulslike games that are immediately fun spring to mind. More lore-accurate Witcher prep is always welcome, like inWitcher 2: Assassins of Kings.Potion-brewing, mixing oils, and making bombsshouldhappen before a fight, after gathering enough information on what each monster needs to be slain with ease.
5Greater Flexibility For Character Builds
Alchemy, Magical Spells, And Equipment With Abilities For Leaning More Into The RPG Roots
A huge reason why fans lovedThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntwas its range of alchemyand sign builds for Geralt. With theBlood and Wine DLC,the complexity of the builds got even more elaborate. For Ciri inThe Witcher 4, her Elder Blood heritage should give access to powerful sorcery, so it would make sense for her character to know advanced spells.
SinceCiriis also shown as a seasoned Witcher, it’s a given that her alchemy will have developed as well. A cool feature for her would be brewing potions and developing buffs centered around her sorcery talents, essentially mixing the two. Perhaps different bestial decoctions could also transformCiriinto creatures whose parts she used to make it.
4Better Loot/Gear Utility And Crafting
Eliminating The Systematic Gatekeeping And Providing More Complex Gear Handling
As much as fans enjoyedThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, it had a few faults. One frustrating feature was loot/gear balancing.Players navigating dangerous points of interest in the open-worldto find Witcher gear and diagrams quickly became redundant.
There are a couple of ways to circumvent this problem. Firstly,Witcher 4can either give Ciri a default base armor set that’s upgradable. It can change appearances at every level, with further options for diverging paths that offer different boosts with trade-offs. Another way could revolve around making crafted gear have more unique traits than the gear found during exploration. Rare crafting components can be rewards from missions of blacksmiths and armorers and shouldn’t be found randomly.
3More Tasteful And Satisfying Romance
Geralt’s Love Life Was Immaculate. Why Not Give Ciri Something Meaningful Too?
Geralt’s romances were a big part of his journey, but they rarely affected the bigger picture. For Ciri, things could be different. As she matures into her own as a Witcher, it’s only fitting that she gets to form deeper, more meaningful relationships — romantic ones included. Not just for the sake of equality, but because it’s a natural evolution of her character and her ties with those she fights beside.
IfThe Witcher 4weaves romance into Ciri’s personal story in a way that challenges her emotionally (like making a choice between someone she cares for and the greater good), it could result in some of the series’ most gripping and morally complex storytelling yet.
2Immersion And Consequences That Show Choices Matter
NPCs Who Remember The Player’s Actions And Their Snowball Effect On The Story
InThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,NPCs often return to default behavior once a quest ends. This breaks immersion, especially when Geralt has just saved an entire village, only for its residents to go back to saying the same generic lines on repeat.
If Ciri goes around killing farm animals for food, it shouldn’t just attract a Chort, it should also affect how the locals treat her. Villagers might grow hostile or start trash-talking her in passing. A dynamic reputation system could lock or unlock quests based on how feared or respected she becomes.
1Gaunter O’Dimm And Geralt
Legacy Shouldn’t Be Forgotten, From The Popular Hero Of Legend To The Most Terrifying Villain
Last, but certainly not least, fans should get a dedicated portion ofThe Witcher 4,stepping into the familiar shoes of Geralt of Rivia. He’s been the face of the franchise for three games, so playing as Geralt shouldn’t feel like an afterthought. More importantly, Ciri’s style and story should feel distinct enough to stand on its own, but there should be homage to her roots as his pupil and ward.
Similarly, considering how Ciri is a magical powerhouse, it would be criminal ifshe didn’t square up against Gaunter O’Dimm. He was a terrifying force and a powerful entity that Geralt couldn’t quite figure out. But Ciri has the potential to either end his wicked ways or permanently seal him away better than Geralt.
