Even with how little is known about it currently, The Witcher 4 is already primed and ready to transform the series forever, as it has officially replaced Geralt of Rivia with Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon (better known as Ciri) as its new protagonist. It's not just a new protagonist that The Witcher 4 is introducing either, as CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the next game in the Witcher series will be the beginning of a brand-new saga, meaning even more will follow, with Ciri likely persisting in the lead role. Ultimately, this means The Witcher 4 has some opportunities that its last couple of predecessors didn't, with one such opportunity offering a much larger audience in exchange for a little bit of compromise.