Witcher Franchise Speculation

[vivaxardas2015]

I don't mean to be rude or anything, but the way you guys talk so casually about this grand finale makes me feel like I'm the only one really sad to know that I'll never see Geralt again. :/

Don't be angry with us. TW3 will be the last game with Geralt as protagonist. That is given, at least for now. I want CDPR make further games in TW universe, and, I hope, Geralt may be in them as NPC, may be even a significant one.

But if to imagine CDPR would want to develop a new IP, we can dream about our favorite books and old games coming to life.

 

[eskiMoe]

Don't be angry with us. TW3 will be the last game with Geralt as protagonist. That is given, at least for now. I want CDPR make further games in TW universe, and, I hope, Geralt may be in them as NPC, may be even a significant one.

But if to imagine CDPR would want to develop a new IP, we can dream about our favorite books and old games coming to life.

My honest opinion. Playing a Witcher game with a protagonist other than Geralt?

Pass.

 

[Thothistox]

I'm surprised no one has said anything about a Witcher game where you make your own character, maybe even a dwarf or elf. It's been done before, but maybe they could do it better...

 

[Aes Sídhe]

A world with sentient cats

Don't we already live in one?

If they had opposable thumbs the food chain would look very different !

 

[Gilrond-i-Virdan]

I'm surprised no one has said anything about a Witcher game where you make your own character, maybe even a dwarf or elf. It's been done before, but maybe they could do it better...

I think CDRP rejected that idea in the past, since they wanted to focus on predefined characters in the context of the Witcher series.

 

[Vigilance.492]

My honest opinion. Playing a Witcher game with a protagonist other than Geralt?

Pass.

This. It's like Mass Effect without Shepard, it would just feel wrong.

I'd be pretty happy to just have a neat little Trilogy & then see CDPR move onto other stuff (Cyberpunk2077 is a fantastic Theme swap, I love that kind of boldness). Unnecessary franchise extension is almost always a bad thing.

 

[eskiMoe]

It's like Mass Effect without Shepard, it would just feel wrong.

This I disagree with though. Never liked (male) Shepard. The character or the voice.

 

[Vigilance.492]

This I disagree with though. Never liked (male) Shepard. The character or the voice.

I thought he lost alot of 'character' in 2 & 3 & overall really disliked 3, but I was more-so just using it as an example. I couldn't imagine a Witcher game without Geralt playing a prominent role, just like I couldn't imagine Mass Effect without Shepard, an Arkham Game without Batman or Tomb Raider without Lara Croft ETC.

 

[eskiMoe]

I thought he lost alot of 'character' in 2 & 3 & overall really disliked 3, but I was more-so just using it as an example. I couldn't imagine a Witcher game without Geralt playing a prominent role, just like I couldn't imagine Mass Effect without Shepard, an Arkham Game without Batman or Tomb Raider without Lara Croft ETC.

I again disagree. Shepard was in my opinion a very generic protagonist that could easily be replaced by another grunt. That would not be the case in Arkham games. Batman is one of a kind, irreplaceable. I'd actually prefer a Mass Effect game that didn't have the tired old "space marine" protagonist.

 

[Vigilance.492]

I again disagree. Shepard was in my opinion a very generic protagonist that could easily be replaced by another grunt. That would not be the case in Arkham games. Batman is one of a kind, irreplaceable. I'd actually prefer a Mass Effect game that didn't have the tired old "space marine" protagonist.

Ah well, totally respect the opinion, considering you can totally change facial features & even give Shepard a different (First) name, I can totally understand how someone could find him/her replaceable. For me I always just used Default Shepard & especially during the first game became pretty attached to the 'standard' character that I just couldn't imagine Mass Effect without him (Her too but I played Male).

The point however remains unchanged, I know there's plenty of characters that could be used for another Witcher Game, but it would just be strange & as I said it would be great to see CDPR continue towards new ventures rather then try to extend the Franchise.

 

[Cs__sz__r]

As I've said many times before: Get the game rights for Vampire: The Masquerade and do a successor to Bloodlines.

This, or as Gregski said the other day, a Cthulhu rpg.

My personal opinion on continuing is that they should do a blank slate witcher that you create a witcher.

Edit: Handlebar beard Shepherd trumps any other everyday.

 

[Aes Sídhe]

New Suggestion, just occurred to me: Something from the greatest comics writer in history: Alan Moore.

He doesn't even talk to hollywood anymore, sticking his principles for not pandering to the masses right up the greed mongers bottom line. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he'd chat with the Reds though.

Theres never been a game from his writing, that would be a coup in itself, and his observations about the complexity of existence & morality would chime with CDPR.

Mostly Scifi in his existing stuff though, Promethea is a great one thats not been touched - too controversial. I bet they could collaborate on something new tho...

"You don't wanna go looking for folklore. And you especially don't want folklore to come looking for you."

 

[Bellator Pius Gratus]

As I've said many times before: Get the game rights for Vampire: The Masquerade and do a successor to Bloodlines.

Yes! That dark and gritty world beats many other attempts on the vampire genre of today.

 

[Bellator Pius Gratus]

He is called Geralt AND Gerald(by someone looking for him) in the books. And he isn't Rivian neither but still goes by the name 'Geralt of Rivia'.

 

[cosminharaga]

definetely ciri

both mage and witcher

or maybe the dragon lady fighting to solidify her kingdom


I would expect such news about the same time as cyberpunk 3 though

10 years maybe ?!?!?

 

[cosminharaga]

vampire masquerade
great idea

so would be alpha protocol

 

[SystemShock7]

I'd love to see a Knight Templar themed game, something following the story of Kingdom of Heaven. There'd be so many angles CDPR could tackle in their unique style, such as politics, religion,etc.

 

[fchopin]

I don't mean to be rude or anything, but the way you guys talk so casually about this grand finale makes me feel like I'm the only one really sad to know that I'll never see Geralt again. :/

I was expecting TW3 to be the last Geralt game even before TW2 was made so i had a long time to get used to this.

It is time for something new, both for us and the developers.

 

[gregski]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - dark, mature Call of Cthulhu RPG.

Imagine the Great Old Ones, designed and rendered by CDPR artists.

 

[SpeeX97]

and what about a MMOPRG in the Witcher universe?