The Witcher Surprise New Game Announced, Play As A Ronin
Topics: The Witcher, CD Projekt Red, Board Games, The Witcher 3, The Witcher 4
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Topics: The Witcher, CD Projekt Red, Board Games, The Witcher 3, The Witcher 4
CD Projekt RED’s The Witcher is prepping for a major comeback with The Witcher 4 having already been unveiled.
Instead of Geralt leading this entry, the reins will be handed over to Ciri with The Witcher 4 reportedly marking the beginning of a new trilogy.
CD Projekt RED is keeping much about the game under wraps, including its release date; in fact, we’ve not really seen much at all outside of a tech demo which won’t accurately reflect the quality of the final release.
Amid this wait though, another The Witcher game has been unveiled.
The Witcher: Path of Destiny - Ronin is a new tabletop adventure from Go On Board that blends The Witcher world you know and love with Japanese samurai and ronin influences.
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Originally an add-on to The Witcher: Path of Destiny, The Witcher: Path of Destiny - Ronin is now available as a redesigned standalone adventure.
There are seven characters to play as, with the available options being Geralt, Ciri, Triss, Yennefer, Jaskier, Vesemir, and Yuki Onna.
Essentially, this is a competitive tableau-building card game. In the original version, you’d follow a story, drafting and playing action cards in an attempt to navigate the challenges thrown your way.
Uniquely within the The Witcher: Path of Destiny - Ronin variation, there are partnership tracks, forcing you to make allegiances and manage rivalries with your fellow players.
Playable solo or with up to four friends, The Witcher: Path of Destiny - Ronin is an experience that can last anything from 45 to 90 minutes for a typical round.
The art style is truly gorgeous.
Each playable character will get its own minifigure, plus the game’s boards and cards are adorned with eastern-inspired illustrations.
“Explore a different take on the world of The Witcher, and discover the rich tradition of Japanese folklore,” the synopsis begins.
“The Witcher: Path of Destiny - Ronin takes you to this alternative world. It is an independent, stand-alone game based on the Path of Destiny.
“You will be able to take on the role of seven characters – Geralt, Yennefer, Ciri, Yaskra, Vesemir, and Triss in a brand-new instalment.
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“Geralt, Vesemir, and Ciri will be equipped with katanas, Jaskier will move crowds of geisha with the help of a biwa, and Triss and Yennefer will charm many samurai on their way.”
The Witcher: Path of Destiny - Ronin is due to launch on 1 May. Pre-orders are expected to open soon, priced at $99.