Ciri took centerstage in The Witcher 4’s shock reveal trailer at The Sport Awards final week, with CD Projekt RED confirming that she shall be taking up from Geralt of Rivia because the collection’ new protagonist going ahead. We did, after all, see loads of her in The Witcher 3, however primarily based on the trailer, her subsequent look will include some modifications, not solely as a result of she’s going to be comparatively older and extra skilled, and since she’s now going to be a Witcher, but additionally as a result of she’s going to sound completely different.
Ciri’s voice did certainly sound completely different within the Witcher 4 trailer in comparison with her voice in The Witcher 3, and certain sufficient, CD Projekt RED has confirmed that she’s being performed by a distinct actor this time. In an announcement to TheGamer, the developer revealed that Jo Wyatt, who voiced the character in The Witcher 3, isn’t returning, and that Ciri is as an alternative being performed by Ciara Berkeley this time (Regular Folks, Swing Bout).
“Ciara Berkeley was forged as Ciri for The Witcher 4 Cinematic Reveal Trailer,” the developer stated, confirming that Berkeley performs the character within the full recreation, too. “Ciara is a gifted actress who impressed us along with her enthusiasm and vocal performing expertise, and on this trailer we consider she actually introduced Ciri to life in a means that’s each trustworthy to the character and thrilling for followers of the collection.”
Although Ciri goes to be the brand new fundamental protagonist in The Witcher 4, CD Projekt RED has confirmed that Geralt will nonetheless even have a job to play, with voice actor Doug Cockle set to return.
You may as well take a look at an official breakdown of the sport’s reveal trailer by right here for extra particulars on its story, gameplay, and extra.