Ciri has been confirmed as a second playable character in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, though fans shouldn't expect to be able to play through the entire campaign as her.
While Ciri is a major character, CD Projekt says "she is not a playable character in the same way as Geralt - the game is still about him, his story and how you, as the player, choose to face the choices and encounters in front of you."
When taking control of Ciri players will have access to her swordfighting abilities as well as several unique skills that will unlock as you play. A dormant mythical power also lies within.
"Ciri is playable only during certain moments in the game – we introduce her to give gamers another perspective in the story to make it even more engaging," CD Projekt's Robert Malinowski told IGN. "You won't play as her for long periods of time, but since she's crucial to the plot, we thought that additional insight will allow gamers to better bond with this cool character.
"We introduce Ciri as supportive narrative tool and not because of gameplay mechanics. The Witcher was always about Geralt and that has not changed, but that handful of moments when you play as Ciri provide us with glimpses of how the story feels from the other side."