Witcher 3’s Second Playable Character Revealed by CD Projekt Red

Written by Brandon Hofer on December 15, 2014

News: A second playable character has been revealed for Witcher 3 where you will able to experience part of the story from a different perspective.

CD Projekt Red has revealed some new details regarding The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by finally unveiling the second playable character. This new playable character is Ciri, the ashen-haired girl from an ancient prophecy. A descendant in a long-lost Elven blood lineage, Ciri plays an important role in the Witcher lore - a powerful, living weapon capable of both healing and destroying the world she inhabits.

As Ciri is pursued by the Wild Hunt, a cavalcade of ghastly riders capable of unspeakable destruction, as well as the mighty Empire of Nilfgaard, it's down to Geralt to explore The Witcher 3's vast, open world to find her before anyone else does.

With such a deep and developed plot, CD Projekt Red decided that introducing another character and telling parts of the story from her perspective would greatly benefit the overall experience. Adding Ciri as a playable character unlocks quite a few narrative possibilities for the team, though while Ciri is a major character, she is not a playable character in the same way as Geralt -- the game is still about him, his story and how you, as the player, choose to face the choices and encounters in front of you.

Ciri boasts exceptional sword fighting abilities, as well as several unique skills that will gradually unlock as you play. She’s fast and agile, she can blink (as seen in the Elder Blood trailer), but -- most importantly -- there’s something dormant in her, a mythical power that will be revealed at a later time.

What do you think about Ciri being a playable character? The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently slated to be released on May 19, 2015 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Will you be picking it up?

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