Also, the Witcher storyline was pretty well wrapped up after 3.
I’m not sure if it’s been confirmed if Geralt is even in this game, much less the protagonist. CDPR said the game is going to be part of a new AAA trilogy and that apparently it will feature a new School of the Lynx. I don’t have more info than that, but there’s hints they may be starting a completely new arc with new characters/protagonist.
I agree CDPR fumbled 2077’s launch, but 2077 is pretty great now. I also think CDPR felt thoroughly chastised and they seem to have learned from that launch. Witcher 3 was one of the greatest RPG’s period IMO, especially open-world. I’m not going to pre-order without good reason (primarily because I almost never ever do), but I’ve still got goodwill in the tank and I’m looking forward to seeing the game develop.