CD Projekt Red showcased a new Unreal Engine 5 tech demo for The Witcher 4, showcasing the game’s promising visuals and immersive gameplay. While not yet released, the early results suggest that the game will deliver on its promise of a true generational shift in gaming.
The developer shared a cinematic trailer featuring Ciri, the former princess and Geralt of Rivia’s mentee, which hinted at a darker tone for the upcoming game. The visuals are impressive, with detailed environments and realistic character models.
A gameplay tech demo showcased Ciri wandering through an open world, complete with NPCs, a bear, and interactive elements. The footage demonstrated the power of Unreal Engine 5, highlighting features like Nanite Foliage, Smart Objects, ML Deformer, and FastGeo Streaming.
The spokesperson for CD Projekt Red emphasized that the showcased footage is not the final game, but rather an early milestone in development. However, it suggests that the studio has made significant progress using Unreal Engine 5, which should translate to a better gaming experience.
While previous experiences with The Witcher series have shown that visuals don’t always match expectations, CD Projekt Red’s new approach using Unreal Engine 5 seems promising. Fans can look forward to seeing more of The Witcher 4 in the future, and this early demo hints at a game that will be worth the wait.
Source: https://kotaku.com/witcher-4-ciri-trailer-gameplay-ue5-tech-demo-1851783467