The Witcher 4 May Be a Long Way Off, But Alkahest Could Fill the Void

The Witcher 4 May Be a Long Way Off, But Alkahest Could Fill the Void

As a dedicated gamer and long-time fan of The Witcher series, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and impatience as I wait for the release of The Witcher 4. With CD Projekt Red confirming its development but keeping mum about a release date, it seems like we’ll have to bide our time for quite some time yet.


CD Projekt Red announced a new entry in the Witcher franchise in March 2022. Although progress on the game has been shared occasionally, no definitive release date has been set. The developer predicts that fans will have to wait until at least 2025 before they can get their hands on it. With such a long wait ahead, devoted Witcher followers might want to prepare themselves with plenty of patience.

Wild Hunt” is an option, the community now yearns for something fresh and innovative. This is where “Alkahest” enters the scene, offering a new experience that caters to the fanbase’s cravings.

Alkahest Follows a Lot of Gameplay Elements Similar to The Witcher

As a long-time fan of The Witcher series, I must admit that when I first came across the trailer for Alkahest, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of deja vu. With its richly detailed environments, intriguing characters, and hauntingly beautiful soundtracks, the trailer easily reminded me of hours spent exploring The Continent in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

In the trailer, there are several memorable scenes showing characters putting oil on their swords and consuming potions prior to battle, a common pre-battle ritual for fans of The Witcher. This scene bears a strong resemblance to the gameplay experience in The Witcher, where players engage in similar activities before engaging in combat. Additionally, according to the description of Alkahest, alchemy will be an essential element in the game, much like it is in The Witcher. Players can expect to use potions and alchemy frequently throughout the game.

Combat Freedom and Creativity Is Alkahest’s Focus

Alkahest claims to deliver dynamic combat, which is in line with its spiritual predecessor, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. The game will incentivize thinking outside the box and outsmarting the enemies with clever ideas, like dropping a wooden ledge on an enemy by breaking its supports. Although this style of combat is absent from The Witcher 3, it could be a good change of pace for fans while hoping for The Witcher 4 to bring some of the same new exciting dynamics.

Alkahest’s Developer Knows What It’s Doing

The game Alkahest, developed by Push On – a team of experienced industry professionals who previously worked on projects such as Dishonored and Dark Messiah of Might and Magic – is marketed as the spiritual successor to Dark Messiah. Renowned for its clever combat mechanics and high replay value, Dark Messiah is an action RPG that left a lasting impression. With this talented team behind it, there’s a strong possibility that Alkahest will live up to these expectations.

The studio behind “Alkahest” has shared that they aim to tackle criticisms from open-world RPG enthusiasts about excessive and repetitive content in games. To accomplish this, the game will only take up approximately 15GB of storage space, yet will provide an engaging experience with significant decision-making consequences. Instead of offering a multitude of insignificant activities and quests, they plan to emphasize depth and impact on the game’s lore and storyline. For fans eagerly awaiting “The Witcher 4,” “Alkahest” may be an appealing alternative in the meantime.

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2024-07-22 00:34