The Witcher 4,or Project Polaris, is currently in development at CD Projekt Red and with its previous entry considered as one of the best RPGs of all time, it is no surprise that fans are eagerly anticipating the story’s continuation.
Although it may be a while untilThe Witcher 4is officially released, that doesn’t mean we can’t start speculating as to how the next entry can improve onThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
That is why I’ve compiled a list of some features some fans are hoping will be implemented in the next instalment so without further ado, let’s take a look.
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More gay
Yep, you read that correctly. As with any RPG, making its characters as close to real life as possible is a must and that means catering to all the different sexualities, genders and identities of its audience.
That is why many players are calling out forThe Witcher 4to feature more explicitly queer characters.
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As it stands, Ciri can be any sexuality of the player’s choosing and characters such as Philippa Eilhart are also written as bisexual.
However, it would be cool to see same-sex relationships come to the forefront in the next entry.
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Overhauled combat
There is no denying that combat inThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis pretty fun with Geralt able to switch between weapons based on his enemy as well as utilise his Witcher spells.
However, it can sometimes feel a bit rough and players need not even use spells if they don’t want to.
As a result, putting more importance on the signs as well as adding more versatile combat could be appreciated in the future.
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Additionally, combat already felt improved inBlood & Wineso we are feeling optimistic.
Ciri in the lead
Perhaps the biggest question forThe Witcher 4is who will be our main character consideringCD Projekt Redis reportedly done with Geralt at the helm.
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Although it is yet to be confirmed, many fans think and wish that it will be Ciri taking the charge as her journey is only just beginning during the events ofThe Witcher 3.
As Geralt’s protégé and harbouring immense power herself, it would be interesting to see where her journey would lead her especially as it ends on something of a cliffhanger in the game.
Create your own Witcher
This feature is highly contested amongst the fanbase but some players would like to see us be able to create our very own Witcher in the next instalment.
However, this would mean the game would stray dramatically from the books it was inspired on and it is doubtful that its developers would want to do this.
Either way, creating a Witcher character would be pretty cool.
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Less objective markers
As with any open-world RPG, it is pretty easy to get overwhelmed with all the markers on the map.
Whether it is directing you to main missions, side missions, the local hairdressers or even a point of interest, sometimes you just want to switch it all off and explore more organically.
That is why some players would like to see less objective markers with the developers encouraging exploration. This is seen in titles such asThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildand has worked very well.
Better sailing mechanics
Sailing is a pretty small feature inThe Witcher 3and is only really utilised when players get to Skellige.
However, with our main character frequently travelling long distances across countless seas, it would make sense for ship gameplay and maybe even combat to become a bigger feature.
ThinkAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flagand notSkull and Bones.
Less heavy dialogue
Before the attacks start, this was not my suggestion. Additionally, this is more of a request for when you start a new game and want to get into the nitty gritty of the RPG without having to listen to multiple lines of dialogue.
There is no denying that The Witcher universe has a lot of lore to explore, especially considering it is based upon a fantasy book series.
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UI/UX overhaul
As with any new entry, fans expect some quality-of-life improvements and one highly requested forThe Witcher 4is one that updates the title’s UX and UI.
Some report the current menus being too clunky and difficult to navigate and with any RPGs, there is so much to juggle that making sure it flows is a must.
This reportedly more obvious with the console version ofThe Witcher 3where doing something as simple as applying oil to Geralt’s sword (no laughing) can multiple unnecessary steps and buttons.
In comparison to other RPGs such asThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Skyrimwins for having the most efficient menus.
More Gwent
More of a selfish addition to this list as I loved Gwent!
I hated it at first because I didn’t understand it but as soon as it clicked, I spent hours running aroundThe Witcher 3’s map, challenging everybody and anybody to the card game.
I was invested in building my deck and being the best and even ended up buying my very own Gwent deck in real life.
As a result, I would love to see the game featured inThe Witcher 4and I would even be happy for it to play exactly the same.
Topics:The Witcher 3,The Witcher,CD Projekt Red,Features,PC,Xbox,PlayStation
