Fan speculation is rife about what the next iteration of theWitcherfranchise will look like, and one fan has taken matters into their own hands by creating an incredible menu design concept. Thenext-gen version ofThe Witcher 3brought plenty of quality-of-life fixes to the game, but the menu was pretty much untouched, and some clearly feel that route was a mistake that should be rectified in the sequel.
TheWitcherfranchise has had a very strong few years. Developer CD Projekt Red recently released the next-gen upgrade forThe Witcher 3, bringing the classic RPG up to date with modern visuals and even some new content. While there were some issues with its performance, it was still a strong addition to theWitchercatalog. Alongside the success ofThe Witcheron Netflix, it seems the franchise has captured the attention of mainstream audiences. It will be interesting to see howThe Witcherrecasting Henry Cavillaffects its reputation going forward.
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The incredible menu design forThe Witcher 4was shown off by Redditor Pufacosplay, posting on behalf of their husband. The design is simple, but still manages to display everythingThe Witcher 3’s menu does in a much cleaner way. It even puts the character central, building the UI elements around the character. This would makecharacter customization inThe Witcher 4literally more central to the experience. It’s not an enormous redesign, which is why it’s so strong - it keeps the spirit of the menus from the past while making strong iterations of their weaker elements.
Some in the thread compared it to the newerAssassin’s Creedinventories, and it makes sense. The newer titles in Ubisoft’s flagship franchise took heavy inspiration fromWitchergames as it looked to make a move into the RPG space. It would be interesting to seeThe Witcher 4return the favor, showing appreciation for the advancesAssassin’s Creedmade using the CD Projekt Red formula.
It was perhaps surprising to many when it was announced that CD Projekt Red was returning to theWitcherfranchise. There was a feeling after the third game that it was done, withCyberpunk 2077heralding a new era for the developer. Perhaps theearlyCyberpunk 2077receptionled the company to a swift rethink, even if the game was a huge financial success. It is easy to forget thatThe Witcher 3was first released back in 2015, so the games have been in somewhat of a hiatus. As such, maybe the timing is perfect for the series to make a huge return.
A newWitchergame is in development.
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