There are only a handful of topics that fans ofThe Witcherpretty much universally agree on, as the fan-base tends to be pretty opinionated about their beloved franchise. However, there’s one decision that could prove fatal for the upcoming entry in the franchise,The Witcher 4, and developer CD Projekt Red apparently needs to think twice before doing anything the studio could regret.
A Reddit post bythis_is_businezzdeclaresthat killing off Geralt in theWitcher 4would be an absolute deal-breaker,stating that it would cause them to “hate CDPR forever.” The comment section is generally in agreement, and users likeSure_Initial8498argue that the legendary character needs to be “chilling in his vineyard playing cards.” Killing one of the most beloved characters in gaming would be deeply upsetting for players, even if it’s done in a tasteful and purposeful way.
Witcher Fan Says Killing Off Geralt Would Be A Horrible Decision
Geralt Is A Beloved Character That Fans Don’t Want To See Go
One thing is certain when it comes toThe Witcher—Geralt is an incredible and beloved character thatfans don’t want to see die.This is not only true for the games, but for the books and Netflix show as well.
As this_is_businezzputs it,“I have come to love Geralt as a character so much [that] I swear if they kill off Geralt for any sort of moral lesson or Ciri character development,I’m going to drop the game right there.”
It’s no surprise that die-hard fans of the IP are so outspoken and emotional about Geralt’s fate,particularly because he is one of the best-written charactersin gaming history. He’s"not perfect, makes mistakes, has issues, and most of all, [is] probably the most powerful witcher ever."
Witcher fans agree that killing him off would be abad move for CD Projekt Red. While we know we’ll definitely seeGeralt inThe Witcher 4, we don’t know anything about where his story arc is headed.
It’s Unlikely Geralt Will Die, But Anything Is Possible In Witcher 4
The Novels Hint That Geralt Will Stay Alive For Forseeable Future
While fans are right to be worried aboutGeralt’s fate inThe Witcher 4, they can rest easy knowing that it’s very unlikely he would be killed off. For starters, he’s the main face of the franchise, and it would be very surprising and unpopular totry to subvert players' expectations by killing him off.
Further, as Reddit userCranEXEpoints out in the same thread, there’s evidence in the books that suggests Geralt is alive and well, slaying monsters off-screen as you’d expect. That doesn’t necessarily mean that Geralt is completely safe, however, as it’sentirely possible for CDPR to go against canon,however unlikely that sounds.
Overall, killing off Geralt would be a major misfire if you ask most fans of the game, and it also wouldn’t add much to the larger story other than making players sad about losing their beloved and flawed protagonist. Aside from shock value, Geralt’s death would likely come off as a tired and overused plot device, and it simply doesn’t seem like a good idea forThe Witcher 4.
