Geralt's back. The Witcher saga continues as Crossroads of Ravens gets an english relase date

When your favorite book series unexpectedly continues after many years, it’s always a cause for celebration. Fans of The Witcher saga were convinced they’d never see another book with Geralt in the lead role, but last year, Andrzej Sapkowski surprised everyone by announcing a new story featuring our beloved White Wolf as a youngster. Crossroads of Revens was released in Poland in November 2024, and we finally have a global publication date.

A blast from the past: Young Geralt takes the stage

Sapkowski’s Crossroads of Ravens is getting translated into multiple languages and will be released in 19 countries on September 30, 2025. Fans in Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, , , Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, the UK, and the US can look forward to getting their hands on it! The English version will be translated by David French, who has previously translated several of Sapkowski's Witcher books.

The young, 18-year-old not-quite-from-Rivia-yet Geralt seems to The Witcher games – as one of their greatest national treasures. So, be careful not to complain too much, or they might never share a single pierogi with you again.

Reviews of Crossroads of Ravens make it clear that while Sapkowski isn’t at the top of his game, he still delivers a story far superior to what Netflix has done. The book dives into young Geralt’s early days as a Witcher, introducing a new mentor, who might seem out of place in The Witcher world but fits the story surprisingly well. Plus, it even includes a detail that originally appeared only in The Witcher 3 game and wasn’t in any of the earlier books.

Bringing back the fall of Kaer Morhen and the intrigues surrounding it gives the book more weight than Season of Storms, and despite a few clunky phrases, Sapkowski’s writing still has its charm.

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Even with its flaws, it’s a must-read for Witcher fans, packed with that familiar vibe and Sapkowski’s signature style. It’s a fast but enjoyable read – though many will be left wanting more. And will it ever be more?

This isn’t the first time the author has surprised fans. He originally claimed the story was finished in 1999, only to prove everyone wrong by releasing Season of Storms in 2013. So who knows? Fingers crossed – we might get to read more of Geralt or Ciri’s adventures in the future.

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