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The Novel

"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.

Connection to the Witcher IV

CD Projekt Red has indicated that some of the novel's material may find its way into The Witcher IV, without saying what or how. Narrative director Philipp Weber, asked about it directly, said: "I can't reveal how exactly we'll do it, but Season of Storms also came out while we developed The Witcher 3, so we still tried to include some of the new elements." That is a statement of intent rather than a confirmation, and no element of the novel has been shown in any Witcher IV material.

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.

Sapkowski's Involvement

Sapkowski is not a creative consultant on the games, and has said publicly that there is no cooperation between him and the game studio. The games are not direct adaptations of his novels, though 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.

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.