Though it's too soon to tell what level of impact it will have on The Witcher series and its fans, The Witcher 4 is leaving Geralt behind as its main protagonist, although the iconic monster hunter will reportedly still be featured in the game to some extent. It's currently unclear who will be replacing Geralt as the main protagonist in The Witcher 4, and although Ciri is a popular candidate, even she may not inherit the role. Nevertheless, it might all be for the best in the end, especially with CD Projekt RED's hopes to attract newcomers to the franchise rather than continue catering to its loyal fans.