The Witcher 4: Ciri Gets Recast, But Geralt’s Voice is Back

By Daniel Gaming News
16 December 2024 no comments

The Witcher 4 has surprised fans after CD Project Red recasts the voice actress of Ciri, but Doug Cockle stays onboard as Geralt. CD Project Red’s latest tease confirmed the upcoming open-world RPG will feature Ciri as the new protagonist as the franchise begins a new saga.

The Witcher 4, the upcoming open-world RPG, got its big reveal trailer at The Game Awards 2024, revealing a new voice actor for Ciri. CD Project Red’s next Witcher game will begin a new trilogy for the series, focused on a new protagonist, now known to be Ciri.

CD Project Red has stopped short of recasting everyone, with Doug Cockle returning to play Geralt despite the character having a less significant role in the next game. The Witcher 4 is in full production now, with a tentative expected release forecasted for 2027.

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What We Know About the Recast

The Witcher 4 Ciri recast signals a fresh take on the character, with CD Project Red telling TheGamer that Ciara Berkeley, Ciri’s new voice actress, is a “talented actress who impressed us with her enthusiasm and vocal acting skills, and in this trailer, we believe she truly brought Ciri to life in a way that is both faithful to the character and exciting for fans of the series.”

Berkeley replaces Jo Wyatt, Ciri’s previous voice actress, with CDPR remaining silent about why they recast her. It seems most likely that with The Witcher 4 taking the character and series in a fresh direction, CD Project Red wants to revitalize the character with some fresh energy and insight.

Doug Cockle Returns as Geralt

After a lot of talk and rumors surrounding the future of Doug Cockle in his role of Geralt, the Witcher 4 reveal trailer featured Cockle’s voice at the end. Although Geralt is not in the trailer, both Cockle and CD Project have confirmed the Witcher will play a part in The Witcher 4, albeit with a smaller role.

The Witcher 3 left Geralt in semi-retirement, so it will be interesting to see how fits into the new Witcher saga. One thing is for sure, though, that Cockle’s involvement reassures fans about the continuity of the beloved protagonist and his place within the franchise.

What’s Next for The Witcher 4?

With casting changes and promises of a deeper narrative, The Witcher 4 is shaping up to be a bold new direction for the franchise. Ciri is the new protagonist, but with Geralt also playing a role in the new story, it will be fascinating to see where CD Project Red’s vision takes them.

We have no exact release date for The Witcher 4, with some insiders predicting a 2027 release. CD Project Red recently confirmed the game had moved into full production, so we expect to hear more about it through 2025.

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Conclusion

Do you think Ciri’s recast is the right move, and are you excited for Geralt’s return? Share your thoughts in the comments as we count down to The Witcher 4.

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