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11 The Novel
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33 "Crossroads of Ravens" is a novel by Andrzej Sapkowski, published in September 2025. It is a prequel story set in the Witcher universe, exploring events that precede the main saga.
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5-Connection to The Witcher IV
5+Connection to the Witcher IV
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77 CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher IV incorporates elements from "Crossroads of Ravens." The developers stated they are "beholden to the lore, the canon of the books by Andrzej Sapkowski, the three previous Witcher games." This suggests that lore established in the new novel may appear in the game's world, characters, or backstory.
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99 Specific plot points or characters from the novel that appear in The Witcher IV have not been detailed. CDPR has historically drawn from the books for world-building, creature lore, and character backstories rather than directly adapting novel plots into game storylines.
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1111 Sapkowski's Involvement
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1313 Andrzej Sapkowski is a creative consultant for CD Projekt Red. While the games are not direct adaptations of his novels, CDPR works to maintain consistency with the established book canon. The publication of a new novel during active game development created an opportunity for closer alignment between the literary and game continuities.
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1515 Anything from the novel that has not been confirmed to ship in The Witcher IV's playable build remains source-material context only. CDPR has stated that elements drawn from the book inform the game's narrative, but until those specific elements are shown in trailers, demos, or developer presentations, the novel's contents should not be treated as confirmed in-game canon.