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Earlier this month, CD Projekt Pink lastly shared the primary have a look at The Witcher 4 with a brand new teaser that includes Ciri as a completely fledged Witcher on her personal journey. And whereas there wasn’t a lot time for enjoyable and frivolity in that preview, the builders are hinting that the cardboard recreation Gwent will likely be featured within the upcoming sequel.
Game director Sebastian Kalemba and govt producer Gosia Mitręga had been requested about Gwent’s presence in The Witcher 4 throughout their joint interview with Easy Allies. Whereas neither Kalemba nor Mitrega got here proper out and mentioned Gwent is within the recreation, they definitely appeared to verify it.
“We actually love [Gwent], and we additionally actually rigorously, at all times take heed to the group–which we love–and it is an incredible one. However I do not suppose anybody will likely be disillusioned,” mentioned Mitrega. “It is part of the expertise, completely,” agreed Kalema. “We additionally love Gwent.”
Gwent was featured extensively in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and its reputation amongst gamers led CD Projekt Pink to launch a standalone title, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. Close to the start of December, Hachette Boardgames UK and No Loading Video games introduced plans to launch Gwent as a bodily tabletop recreation with a deck of 400 playing cards and a playmat. It is anticipated to be launched in late 2025.
The Witcher 4 does not at the moment have a launch date, and CD Projekt Pink solely just lately ramped up its workforce to over 400 builders and formally started manufacturing. Kalemba additionally shared a scene-by-scene breakdown of the teaser trailer, which sheds extra mild on Ciri’s actions and dropped hints a couple of probably completely different end result than the one followers witnessed within the preview.