Fact check: CDprojectred is free to make whatever creative decisions they choose. But I will not financially supporting a Witcher game that does not feature Geralt of Rivera as the primary playable protagonist.

1. Summary of the results

The statement reflects a personal choice, but contains outdated assumptions about The Witcher 4's protagonist. CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that Ciri, not Geralt, will be the main playable character in the upcoming game ^[1]. This decision wasn't made lightly - according to Narrative Director Phillip Weber, it was determined "a very long time ago" and is firmly rooted in the original book lore ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• The decision to feature Ciri is deeply rooted in canon - she is referred to as a witcher multiple times in Andrzej Sapkowski's original books ^[2]
• This isn't just one game - Ciri is planned to be the protagonist of a potential trilogy ^[3]
• Ciri has undergone the Trial of Grasses, officially becoming a full Witcher ^[3]
• For players who completed The Witcher 3, the developers believe Ciri was the "obvious choice" as protagonist ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement presents several problematic assumptions:

• It implies that featuring Ciri instead of Geralt is a departure from the source material, when in fact the developers emphasize they are "not suddenly making up stuff" but staying faithful to the original canon ^[2]
• The statement frames this as a purely creative decision, while ignoring that it's actually a narrative continuation of The Witcher 3's storyline ^[4]

Stakeholder interests:

• CD Projekt Red benefits from expanding the franchise beyond Geralt, potentially attracting new audiences while maintaining lore authenticity
• Long-time fans invested in Geralt's character might resist this change, as acknowledged by the developers ^[5]
• The original author, Andrzej Sapkowski, and book purists benefit from this closer adherence to the source material