The Polish maestro Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher book series has explored its themes in the embodiment of various expansions and spin-offs. As a legacy on its own, the book series has attested to a humongous fan following since its inception. Only a few days ago, Sapkowski announced a possible release window of his new book for the Witcherverse while lamenting his concerns about the spin-off universe.

Just when the fans were seeking additional details about his imminent release, Andrzej Sapkowski came to the assistance of his dedicated supporters.

Andrzej Sapkowski reveals more about the Witcherverse’s new book

The Polish author’s presence at the Vienna Comic Con event brought forth a range of updates. Having announced his fresh discovery to be hitting the shelves by late 2024 or early 2025, the additional details were amiss. However, Sapkowski has confirmed to Beyond Pixels, as translated by Redanian Intelligence, that his upcoming novel would focus on Geralt of Rivia. He further revealed that the new book will be a “standalone” novel “outside the pentalogy.”.

Although the book currently lacks a title, it will follow a similar course to his book, Season of Storms. The announcement also marked a decade-long interval from his last solitary creation. The air of clarity suggested that it would be no continuation of the Witcher saga. Given its focal point is Geralt, it might reinstate an entry point to the undiscovered traits of the monster hunter.

The 75-year-old Polish author’s interviews at Vienna Comic Con further focused on a diverse array of news, including the adaptations, and his preference for Geralt.

Andrzej Sapkowski on his preference of Geralt of Rivia in Netflix adaptation

Sapkowski’s recent bemoaning about the live-action adaptation of The Witcher did not go unnoticed. While expressing his accounts of preference in another part of the interview as reported by Redanian Intelligence, he revealed a comment on Geralt’s voice that was at play owing to the expansions. The novelist settled on Henry Cavill’s voice as Geralt over the rest. Apart from that, the author had admitted previously how his book comprises only “letters”.

Hence, watching the entire narrative unfolding in visuals is always something new. Furthermore, he said, “So my own idea of Geralt’s voice, that would be Cavill.”. Taking into account the initial enthusiasm displayed by Sapkowski and Cavill at the prospect of Netflix’s adaptation, followed by their disappointment with the creators’ betrayal of the source, it appears that the men’s outlooks nearly echo each other.

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