Kelpie, the horse from The Witcher 4, has garnered praise from the equestrian community after a recent tech demonstration highlighted its impressive realism.
“I’ll be honest and admit that I got tears in my eyes the first time I watched this, out of sheer ‘oh my god they’re taking the horse seriously’ awe,” said Alice Ruppert, a recognized equestrian expert.
The demo showcased Kelpie’s muscular movements and how authentically it interacts with the game’s environment, marking a significant achievement for CD Projekt Red in equine animation. Ruppert described the level of detail, noting its meticulous scrutiny of the horse, culminating in a rave review for the game’s horse mechanics. Readers are encouraged to explore further impressions in the full write-up linked below.
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