The Witcher 3, while critically acclaimed, wasn't without its flaws. Many players felt the combat system fell short.
In a recent interview, Witcher 4's game director, Sebastian Kalemba, acknowledged this, highlighting gameplay and monster hunting as areas needing significant improvement. He stated, "We want to improve the gameplay and the monster hunting experience." The goal, he explained, is for the Witcher 4 trailer to showcase the impactful and powerful nature of monster combat, focusing on both the choreography and emotional intensity.
Witcher 4 promises a substantial combat overhaul. CD Projekt Red recognizes the shortcomings of previous Witcher games' combat and is committed to addressing them, improvements likely to carry over into future installments featuring Ciri as the protagonist of the new trilogy.
Interestingly, developers also plan to incorporate Triss's wedding into the game. In Witcher 3, the "Ashen Marriage" quest, originally set in Novigrad, saw Triss developing feelings for Castello and wishing to marry him quickly. Geralt aids in the preparations, tasks including monster extermination, acquiring alcohol, and choosing a wedding gift.