A Witcher 4 Genesis: How a Witcher 3 Side Quest Prepared the Team
The development of The Witcher 4, featuring Ciri in the lead role for a new trilogy, began surprisingly with a seemingly unrelated quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Two years prior to the game's reveal, a special side quest, "In the Eternal Fire's Shadow," was added to Witcher 3. This quest, designed to promote the game's next-gen update and canonically explain the appearance of Henry Cavill's armor from the Netflix series, served a crucial, behind-the-scenes purpose.
According to Philipp Webber, narrative director for The Witcher 4 and quest designer for The Witcher 3, this side quest acted as an onboarding experience for new team members joining the Witcher 4 development. Webber described it as "the perfect start to getting back into the vibe," highlighting its role in acclimating new talent to the series' established tone and style.
This revelation aligns with the timeline of The Witcher 4's development. Announced in March 2022, the game's production likely began before the official announcement. The "In the Eternal Fire's Shadow" quest, released in late 2022, provided a practical hands-on introduction for new hires, many potentially transitioning from CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 team (released in 2020).
While Webber didn't name specific individuals, the timing suggests this side quest played a significant role in integrating new developers into the Witcher 4 project. This onboarding method may also fuel speculation about potential gameplay elements, such as a Phantom Liberty-style skill tree, given the potential overlap in team members and expertise. The quest, therefore, served as more than just a simple addition to The Witcher 3; it was a crucial stepping stone in the creation of the next chapter in the Witcher saga.
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