The choice to align Ciri’s facial scar in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with the book canon has resonated with fans, who welcomed the change from CD Projekt Red’s original portrayal.
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which centers on Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer, the community continues to expand the game through mods and reinterpretations. A recent example comes from a user known as Speartooth, who released a fan-developed modification titled Ciri Scar – Lore Accurate – Lore Friendly – Book Inspired. As the name suggests, this mod adjusts Ciri’s facial scar so it mirrors the description found in Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels. The creator explained that, after revisiting the books, he felt the scar in the game did not perfectly reflect the source material and decided to correct this oversight on his own.
The new mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is freely downloadable, and the author has shared several preview frames so players can judge the scar before installing. He notes that multiple scar variants exist, allowing for different interpretations. Early feedback from players praises the mod for honoring the book canon and the author’s evident enthusiasm for fidelity to the source. Some commenters, however, point out that the scar still looks imperfect in certain angles or lighting, suggesting room for refinement. It’s clear that Ciri isn’t the only character in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt whose appearance has inspired fan edits; Yennefer, Geralt, and Triss also see recurring visual tweaks from the community.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt originally launched in 2015. An updated graphical version arrived for newer hardware in late 2022, bringing improved visuals to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. The broader Witcher universe continues to evolve, with The Witcher 4 reported to be in development, keeping fans engaged as new details and features emerge. Note: Community-made edits like this one reflect ongoing interest in the game’s lore and character design, illustrating how fans seek to align on-screen appearances with the written canon.