CDPR Confirms The Witcher IV Map Size Matches The Witcher 3
Game director Sebastian Kalemba says The Witcher IV will have a map and quest count roughly the same as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
CD Projekt Red game director Sebastian Kalemba has confirmed that the map size of The Witcher IV will be roughly the same as that of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, according to screenrant.com. Kalemba also stated that the number of quests in the new game will be more or less the same as its 2015 predecessor.
Kalemba said the project is "going to be pretty big," adding that the team's ambition is to deliver a compelling experience with a focus on quality over quantity. The comments address two of the most persistent questions surrounding the studio's next mainline entry in the series.
On the r/witcher subreddit, fans discussed the map size confirmation, with some expressing approval of the direction.
What We Know About The Witcher IV
The Witcher IV is set to launch some time in 2028. Ciri will take over as the protagonist, and the game will reportedly be set in Kovir and Poviss. CDPR executive producer Gosia Mitręga has said the title is expected to introduce new regions.
The franchise began in 2007, while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched in 2015 and its popularity took off in earnest. That game's map was estimated to be around 135 to 142 square kilometers, or roughly 52 to 55 square miles.
Quick answers
How big is The Witcher IV's map compared to The Witcher 3?
CD Projekt Red game director Sebastian Kalemba said the map size will be roughly the same as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which was estimated at around 135 to 142 square kilometers.
When is The Witcher IV coming out?
The Witcher IV is set to launch some time in 2028.
Who is the protagonist of The Witcher IV?
Ciri will take over as the protagonist.