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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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Release Date: May 19, 2015

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An action RPG and the third chapter of the adventures of a morally unambiguous monster slayer, Geralt of Rivia. As were the parts of the cycle, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s literary works, while not being a direct adaptation of any of his books.

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9.7

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition is a special edition of the action RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It was developed by the authors of the original - the Polish CD Projekt RED team. It compiles the base game with all additional content released after its premiere, as well as two large story expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.

Next-gen update

On December 14, 2022, CD Projekt RED released a free "next-gen" update to The Witcher 3. The Complete Edition - containing the base game, all DLC and story expansions - was developed primarily with the new generation consoles in mind, although the PC version received a few improvements as well.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows May 19, 2015

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 May 19, 2015

Xbox One

Xbox One May 19, 2015

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch October 15, 2019

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 December 14, 2022

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S December 14, 2022

Developer: CD Projekt RED / Saber Interactive (Switch)

Publisher: CD Projekt RED

Game Series

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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The Witcher Game Series

A series of action RPG games inspired by a series of novels and short stories by popular fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski. The brand is developed by Warsaw-based development studio CD Projekt RED.

The Witcher Game Series

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Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty

Fans new and old will appreciate this Next-Gen update to a game that makes this masterpiece shine even stronger. Read on to find out why.

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Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty
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Review date:
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ReviewThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Switch Review – The Art of Compromise

The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch is an ugly duckling. CDPR goes for a compromise – we accept the mediocre graphics, and they bring the best RPG of recent years for a hand-held console. Don't say no.

The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Switch Review – The Art of Compromise
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Switch Review – The Art of Compromise
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Review date:
October 14, 2019
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Review of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 – A Brilliant RPG That Needs Some Polishing

After testing the PS4 version of The Witcher 3, one thing’s for sure – CD Projekt RED has risen to the challenge and created one of the best RPGs of the last several years. Unfortunately, there's a crack on the surface of this otherwise flawless diamond.

Review of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 – A Brilliant RPG That Needs Some Polishing
Review of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 – A Brilliant RPG That Needs Some Polishing
Reviewed by:
Kristian Smoszna
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
May 18, 2015
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Last Update: October 27, 2015

The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Guide

Witcher 3 Wild Hunt guide is a full walkthrough of all misions, interactive maps with all collectibles, Beginner's Guide. We included tips for combat, character development, gwent mini-game, romances. We described trophies, mods and system requirements.

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Originals

June 6, 2025

Geralt's sword, silent monsters and the unseen performance. Inside Maciej Kwiatkowski's world of mocap

How much time do you have to spend training to be able to move like a Witcher? Maciej Kwiatkowski knows more about this than anyone else - after all, he is responsible for Geralt of Rivia's movement!

Geralt's sword, silent monsters and the unseen performance. Inside Maciej Kwiatkowski's world of mocap
Geralt's sword, silent monsters and the unseen performance. Inside Maciej Kwiatkowski's world of mocap
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June 29, 2023

Interview With Pawel Sasko About Witcher 3's Hardest Quests and Things He'd Change in Cyberpunk 2077

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Interview With Pawel Sasko About Witcher 3's Hardest Quests and Things He'd Change in Cyberpunk 2077
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Originals

December 5, 2022

Revamped Graphics Are Actually the Least Exciting Part of Next-gen Witcher 3

We played the next-gen Wild Hunt and the graphics, despite some noticeable upgrades, didn't blow our minds. However, a whole host of other changes, many of them obscure, make returning to Geralt's adventures a no-brainer.

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News

After 9 years, gates of grand palace in The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine are fully opened

After 9 years, gates of grand palace in The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine are fully opened

Beauclair Palace is a familiar place to anyone who has played The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine. Now, its interior is finally available to visit. All thanks to a mod.

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July 14, 2025

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Before The Witcher 3, adult games were „mostly associated with two things.” Pawel Sasko says the RPG is „part of a broader process”

Pawel Sasko believes that The Witcher 3 has had an impact on how adult games are now. Before, they were associated with only two things.

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Martin Bukowski

June 30, 2025

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The Witcher 4 is being developed with the same „scrappy energy” as The Witcher 3. CD Projekt Red devs hear the words: „Get it done. Do it dirty”

The Witcher 4 is being developed with the same „scrappy energy” as The Witcher 3. CD Projekt Red devs hear the words: „Get it done. Do it dirty”

The spirit of work on the previous installment can be felt during the development of The Witcher 4. According to the narrative director, CD Projekt Red studio members are involved in the most important tasks, regardless of their role.

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June 16, 2025

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The Witcher 3 may get one more story DLC. First details already online, we have CD Projekt Red's comment

The Witcher 3 may get one more story DLC. First details already online, we have CD Projekt Red's comment

One of CD Projekt RED's mysterious projects may be a story expansion for The Witcher 3, with Fool's Theory studio behind its development.

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June 12, 2025

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The Witcher 3 ending was supposed to be much more dramatic because of Mass Effect 2's inspiration. Geralt's choices would decide the death of many major characters

The Witcher 3 ending was supposed to be much more dramatic because of Mass Effect 2's inspiration. Geralt's choices would decide the death of many major characters

The developers of The Witcher 3 shared amazing stories from behind the scenes, revealing ideas that ultimately didn't make it into the final version of the game and the Blood and Wine DLC.

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June 10, 2025

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„We tried, and it didn't work out.” CD Projekt RED has come to terms with its fate, confirming that it won't stop making games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk

„We tried, and it didn't work out.” CD Projekt RED has come to terms with its fate, confirming that it won't stop making games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk

CD Projekt RED wants to create top-quality titles, so it will focus only on story-driven RPGs. Although they are tempted to experiment, they know what they are best at.

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June 2, 2025

„We tried, and it didn't work out.” CD Projekt RED has come to terms with its fate, confirming that it won't stop making games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk
Unexpected news for The Witcher 3 fans. CD Projekt RED's huge hit is set to receive mod support on consoles

Unexpected news for The Witcher 3 fans. CD Projekt RED's huge hit is set to receive mod support on consoles

CD Projekt's financial report shows that the console The Witcher 3 will get mod support. The update is expected to launch later this year.

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May 30, 2025

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When CD Projekt Red escaped „annihilation.” Studio's CEO recalls the difficult moments of The Witcher trilogy's creators

When CD Projekt Red escaped „annihilation.” Studio's CEO recalls the difficult moments of The Witcher trilogy's creators

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The Witcher 3 helped create the illusion of an all-powerful CD Projekt RED. „That was the beginning of a bit of magical thinking for the company”

The success of The Witcher 3 triggered overconfidence and „magical thinking” in CD Projekt RED. The developers believed that regardless of the situation, everything would work out in the end anyway.

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May 26, 2025

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CD Projekt explained why there is no Yennefer and Ciri in The Witcher 1 and 2. „It would be a waste”

CD Projekt explained why there is no Yennefer and Ciri in The Witcher 1 and 2. „It would be a waste”

Yennefer and Ciri are very important characters for Geralt's story, but they were missing from the first two installments of the game. CD Projekt RED explained why this happened.

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.7 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 770 / 4 GB Radeon R9 290 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ultra System Requirements:
(ray tracing + 4K) Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 10 GB GeForce RTX 3080 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800 XT or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

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The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

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Expansion

May 31, 2016

RPG

The second expansion to action-RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt created by CD Projekt RED. This time we accompany Geralt during his stay in Touissant – one of few countries in The Witcher’s universe still untouched by war. However, under the veil of carefree idyll the city hides a dark, bloody secret. Investigating the mystery is another task for the White Wolf. Just like in the first expansion, new content does not end with new missions. The add-on also features new items, characters, and monsters. According to the developers’ estimate, Blood and Wine offers over 20 hours of gameplay.

9.2

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

8.7

Users

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone

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Expansion

October 13, 2015

RPG

The first large expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, developed by the creators of the original game, Polish studio CD Projekt RED. The add-on is set in No Man’s Land and the city of Oxenfurt, where Geralt the witcher gets entangled in a shadowy intrigue and encounters a mysterious Man of Glass. Hearts of Stone is more than a new subplot and missions, which provide for a dozen extra hours of gameplay - the players can also gain new useful items and meet interesting characters. Furthermore, the bestiary was expanded by a several previously unseen monsters.

8.9

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

8.8

Users

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone

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ReviewThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty

Fans new and old will appreciate this Next-Gen update to a game that makes this masterpiece shine even stronger. Read on to find out why.

Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty
Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty
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Reviewed on:
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Review date:
December 14, 2022
9.0
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ReviewThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Switch Review – The Art of Compromise

The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch is an ugly duckling. CDPR goes for a compromise – we accept the mediocre graphics, and they bring the best RPG of recent years for a hand-held console. Don't say no.

The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Switch Review – The Art of Compromise
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Switch Review – The Art of Compromise
Reviewed on:
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch
Review date:
October 14, 2019
8.5
great

ReviewThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Review of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 – A Brilliant RPG That Needs Some Polishing

After testing the PS4 version of The Witcher 3, one thing’s for sure – CD Projekt RED has risen to the challenge and created one of the best RPGs of the last several years. Unfortunately, there's a crack on the surface of this otherwise flawless diamond.

Review of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 – A Brilliant RPG That Needs Some Polishing
Review of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 – A Brilliant RPG That Needs Some Polishing
Reviewed by:
Kristian Smoszna
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
May 18, 2015
9.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 100% of Critics. There are 177 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Fextralife: 9 / 10

It incorporates so many different elements from so many games that it stands alone as it its own unique sub-genre. CDPR really created a masterpiece with this game, and while the combat can be a bit lacking at times and the controls are just frankly frustrating, they aren't enough of a blemish in the slightest to keep me from recommending this game to anyone.

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Game Rant: 4.5 / 5 by Adrian Morales

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on next-gen consoles is the best way to discover or re-discover one of the most celebrated RPGs of the last decade.

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GamesRadar+: 4 / 5 by Tom Senior

Sloppy combat and ongoing optimisation can't quite spoil this dark fantasy adventure, set in a stunning world of blood and black magic.

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97%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (768,897)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Storytelling and Narrative Depth: The game is praised for its rich and immersive storytelling, with a well-crafted main narrative and memorable side quests that resonate emotionally with players.
  • World-Building: The open world is described as vibrant and alive, filled with detailed environments, dynamic weather, and day-night cycles that enhance immersion.
  • Character Development: Geralt and other characters are well-developed, with complex personalities and meaningful relationships that players grow attached to.
  • Gameplay Mechanics: While combat can be divisive, many players find it satisfying once mastered, and the game offers a variety of playstyles through its RPG elements.
  • Visuals and Audio: The graphics are considered stunning and have aged well, complemented by a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack and excellent voice acting.
  • DLC Quality: The expansions, *Hearts of Stone* and *Blood and Wine*, are highlighted as exceptional, often regarded as standalone masterpieces that add significant depth to the game.

The main cons of the game

  • Combat System: Some players find the combat mechanics clunky and less intuitive, especially for newcomers, leading to a frustrating experience at times.
  • Inventory Management: The inventory system is often criticized for being cumbersome and not user-friendly, making it difficult to navigate and manage items.
  • Pacing Issues: A few reviews mention that the pacing can feel slow, particularly in the beginning, which might deter some players.
  • Bugs and Technical Issues: While many players report few bugs, some have experienced technical difficulties, particularly with newer hardware setups, and occasional crashes.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Multiplayer Mode: Some users express a desire for a multiplayer option, indicating that the single-player experience could be enhanced with cooperative gameplay.
  • More Intuitive Combat Controls: There are calls for improvements in combat responsiveness and control, especially for players unfamiliar with the mechanics.
  • Expanded Crafting and Itemization: Players have noted that the crafting system could be more rewarding, as once players acquire high-quality gear, other items feel redundant and less valuable.
  • Better Optimization for Modern Systems: Some users have pointed out that the game could benefit from better optimization for current-generation hardware, particularly regarding performance and graphical fidelity.

Summary

  • Overall, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is celebrated as a landmark RPG with a few areas for improvement, but its strengths in storytelling, character development, and world-building make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

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