Is ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Connected With ‘The Witcher 4’ Video Game?
What is the connection between the Netflix series and the upcoming game The Witcher 4? Here's what we know.
Back in December of last year, we got to see the reveal trailer for The Witcher 4.
Now we have the full tech demo that was presented at Unreal Fest Orlando – and some of the plot details.
‘The Witcher 4’ protagonist: Ciri. This time around, Geralt has hung up his swords for good.
‘The Witcher 4’ location: Kovir (the north of The Continent).
How Is Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Connected to ‘Witcher 4’?
As both Netflix and CDPR are set to bring the fourth installment to their respective projects, one key question arises: is there a connection between The Witcher Season 4 and The Witcher 4? Well, yes and no at the same time.
Why ‘yes’: both projects are connected to the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski.
Why ‘no’: the only difference is that Netflix is adapting the stories while CD Projekt Red is continuing them.
What's interesting, though, is that both projects are moving in new directions. Netflix has done a lot of controversial changes to the books already, while the game is shifting focus to Ciri as the main character.
The Real Reason ‘The Witcher’ Games Work but the Netflix Show Doesn’t
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The biggest difference: The games treat the source material as a foundation to build upon, whereas Netflix treats it more like a suggestion box to pick and choose from.
This might as well explain why gamers who have never read the books still feel like they are getting that authentic Witcher experience while book fans who watch the show often find themselves utterly confused.
Important: The Witcher games treat novels with respect, while having the creative freedom to expand the universe.
Netflix's show, on the other hand, seems to be playing a different game altogether. While the first season stayed relatively close to the books, later seasons took more creative liberties (and not always in a good way).
Breaking point: the departure of Henry Cavill, who many considered the perfect Geralt.
When ‘The Witcher 4’ Comes Out?
- The Witcher 4 (game) release date is yet to be announced.
- The Witcher Season 4 is expected to come out sometime in 2025.
Where Can I Watch ‘The Witcher’?
If you want to judge the show for yourself, The Witcher is available on Netflix.
