The Witcher author and creator Andrzej Sapkowski has confirmed that he is already hard at work on Geralt's next adventure, and hinted to IGN that "the sky is the limit" for future prequels.
Sapkowski has confirmed that his next novel in The Witcher universe is already underway, with the Polish author targeting a 2027 completion date.
As reported by Redanian Intelligence, speaking on stage at the Copernicon convention in Torun, Poland, Sapkowski revealed that he has outlined his next book and is actively writing. While specific narrative details remain under wraps, Sapkowski shot down a fan question asking whether he would consider writing a novel centered on other characters, such as Yennefer of Vengerberg, confirming the story will once again focus on Geralt of Rivia.
The news aligns directly with comments Sapkowski made during our recent interview with the author and his English translator, David French. When asked whether he felt there was room to explore Geralt’s formative years further following the prequel Crossroads of Ravens, which tells us the story of an 18-year-old Geralt, Sapkowski offered a characteristically sharp response:
While Sapkowski is yet to confirm whether this next novel is unquestionably another Geralt prequel novel, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to assume that's what we're likely getting.
Beyond this, Sapkowski also revealed to IGN that he is open to returning to the short story format that kicked off his Witcher novels with The Last Wish.
"It is not an easy thing to create a good short story," Sapkowski explained. "This is much more difficult than writing a novel... But if one succeeds, it is proof of writing mastery."
"It is not easy to nicely and logically lead that straight line from point A to point B and that with a word count of less than some 8,000 words... Now, answering your question: yes, I am considering writing more short stories."
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