'We can't just have Geralt for every game': Doug Cockle stands up for Ciri and challenges critics to read the source material
Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt, supports Ciri's role as protagonist in the upcoming Witcher game, urging critics to understand the character's depth through the original books.
Doug Cockle, the talented voice actor behind Geralt in The Witcher series, has responded to critics of the upcoming game featuring Ciri as the lead character. In a recent conversation, he urged fans upset about the choice to revisit the original books, explaining:
“If you read the books, you understand why CD Projekt went down this avenue—there’s a whole rich world of stuff to explore with Ciri that they didn’t do when they put her into The Witcher 3 because the story was about Geralt.”
He emphasized, “We can’t just have Geralt for every single game for The Witcher ad nauseam through eternity.”
This statement comes in light of recent discussions regarding the portrayal of diversity in video games, particularly in relation to Ciri’s character who has faced backlash from some factions of the gaming community. Cockle’s argument for development of Ciri’s character highlights the need to appreciate the source material and its depth.
With The Witcher 4 approaching, there’s a heightened anticipation for exploring new storylines beyond Geralt. Cockle remains an ardent supporter of the shift, positioning Ciri as an important character worthy of exploration in her own right.
