In the upcoming The Witcher 4, the creatures that emerge in the trailer are designed to evoke your personal anxieties. Although not every beast showcased in the trailers is mandatory to defeat within the game, they often provide memorable confrontations. For instance, facing Orianna the Bruxa in Blood and Wine proves to be an enjoyable challenge, even if players aren’t compelled to vanquish her. The latest trailer introduces the formidable creature known as Bauk, which players can expect to encounter in the game.

During a conversation with a co-host of a gaming podcast, the director for The Witcher 4, Sebastian Kalemba, shared that the Bauk draws inspiration from Serbian folklore, and will be located in one of the newly introduced areas of the game.

The interaction with Bauk will tap into personal fears, according to the insights provided by Kalemba. He explained that the narrative approach to monsters has evolved within the series. In previous installments, players contended with a standard monster followed by humans exhibiting monstrous traits. Now, the experience emphasizes confronting one’s own inner struggles before ultimately being capable of recognizing and confronting Bauk.

The scenario involving Bauk evokes memories of the Leshen quest from The Witcher 3, where the local populace has grown accustomed to the presence of the creature, viewing it as a powerful entity that demands respect and reverence to avoid experiencing its fury.