A whole bunch of new info dropped for The Witcher 3, making everyone far too excited. As one of this year’s most anticipated games, we all want to know what to expect and just how awesome Geralt of Rivia will be. But there’s another playable character this time, and Ciri will offer a completely different experience.
During a roundtable interview, level designer Miles Tost revealed a bit more about what it’s like to play as Ciri.
Maybe there’s some confusion as to how this is implemented; it happens more in a set of flashbacks. Geralt is looking for Ciri and through his journey he’ll receive information. In some of these segments you might get to play [as Ciri] and see things from a different perspective.
This means that during those segments you won’t be Geralt at all, seeing the world through Ciri’s eyes instead. Because it’s used as a narrative tool, this means that you won’t be running off on side quests with the white haired Witcheress. Most couldn’t give much detail for fear of ruining the game and story, but he explained that “Ciri has a very predefined character in the books and we’re following that lead”.
Yes, the books are still the core inspiration.
Obviously the games take place after the books so the tales are alone but based on the source material. I think we’ve become much better at conveying the source material to those that haven’t read the book.
If this is the case, I think we will see some aspects from the book being used with Ciri. Perhaps we will see her growth into becoming the Lady of the Lake, find her ability to commune with a particular mythical animal and maybe even the background to her blink ability. I’m hoping you all get to see more about her – she is such a deep and interesting character in the books and I’m glad that they’re giving her more attention in the game.
Last Updated: January 27, 2015
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 12:32
“Ciri, find me the best place to get a sandwich.”
“Oh, you’re not THAT Siri?”
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 12:36
Show me pictures of the Serengeti. No, not pictures of spaghetti! Also, not that Siri. My bad… 😀
Spaffy
January 27, 2015 at 12:36
XD nice
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 12:38
*I’m sorry but I cannot assist you with your request at this time*
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 12:38
Darnit. opportunity missed. Should have logged out and posted that as a guest comment with SIRI as the name
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 12:40
LOL!!!!! That would’ve been funny. But you didn’t :/
Maybe you should change your name to “Forest Rants A Lot”? What? Its just a suggestion. You can put the brick down now!
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 12:44
… I don’t get it?
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 12:45
Forest Gum… nevermind 😉
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 12:46
It’s ok, I got it. He’s a bit slow. Kind of proves your point, but whatever. 😛
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 12:47
Sheesh…. embarrassing really! XD
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 12:52
:'(
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 13:01
Just kidding with you 🙂
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 12:46
But why would I be running?
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 12:46
Look beyond the meme. Look into the man.
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 12:48
Cause exercize is gud for u, budy. Choc-o-lits, aren’t 😀
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 12:50
I wonder what else his momma tells him… 😀
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 13:01
LOL shame man, his momma protected him.
RinceThis
January 27, 2015 at 12:42
#GG Never forget *RUNS
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 12:45
Sandwich has 7 letters in. Just another thing you don’t currently get
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 12:47
Yeah, 7 is all yours 🙂
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 12:52
Sorry you share it man. You cannot escape it
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 12:55
I can because I’m not Forest. *RUNS
Blood Emperor Trevor
January 27, 2015 at 13:10
…and yet you’re running.
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 13:16
*claps* so happy to see you got the joke 🙂
Blood Emperor Trevor
January 27, 2015 at 13:23
I R CLEVA!
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 13:23
I am Weasel.
Quo Vadis?
January 27, 2015 at 13:07
8. Sandwich has 8 letters in it.
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 13:17
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
January 27, 2015 at 16:19
I can’t even count to 7 right *cries
Ghost In The Rift
January 27, 2015 at 12:36
Wonder if she has the same sexual appetite as Geralt:-P
RinceThis
January 27, 2015 at 12:42
COOOOL.
Pieter Kruger
January 27, 2015 at 12:49
Exactly the same as Geralt but with badly animated breasts I would imagine?
Tosh MA
January 27, 2015 at 12:50
JIGGLE FIZIX!
HairyEwok
January 27, 2015 at 12:51
I bet this Ciri is better with map nagivation and searching things than a certain other one (cough Apple).
HairyEwok
January 27, 2015 at 12:59
Ciriously guys, I can’t wait for this game to release.
oVg elfroot slayer
January 27, 2015 at 15:12
LOOKS SO SWEET ON THE PC
oVg elfroot slayer
January 27, 2015 at 15:14
@ 12:00 its orgasm time