From Gwent’s Creator: Lazare’s Sacrifice is a Narrative Deckbuilder About Surviving the French Revolution

The Magic of Gwent Meets the French Terror

Remember spending hours ignoring Ciri in The Witcher 3 just to play one more round of Gwent? That card-gaming itch is about to be scratched again, but this time with a deadly historical twist.

Announced today, Lazare’s Sacrifice is an upcoming narrative deckbuilder set during the turbulent times of the French Revolution. The most exciting news for gamers? The project is being made in collaboration with Damien Monnier, the brilliant lead designer who helped bring the legendary Gwent to life.

Surviving the Reign of Terror

In Lazare’s Sacrifice, players won't be facing monsters or Nilfgaardian soldiers, but rather the very real threat of the guillotine. The game blends deep narrative choices with deckbuilding mechanics, where every card drawn and every alliance made determines whether your head stays attached to your shoulders.

• Tactical Card Play: Build a deck that represents your political influence, wits, and physical survival skills.
• Branching Narrative: Choose your friends carefully in a paranoid society where anyone could denounce you.
• Gritty Historical Setting: Experience the dark, atmospheric, and highly stylized portrayal of late 18th-century Paris.

The Perfect Wait for The Witcher 4

With The Witcher 4 not expected until 2028 at the absolute earliest, Lazare’s Sacrifice represents the perfect intermediate fix for fans of narrative depth and card-based strategy. Monnier's touch promises to deliver the same addictive gameplay loops that kept us hooked on the taverns of Novigrad.