The Witcher (franchise) Latest news (7)

Barth Faryna, 20 August 2019, 14:52

The Witcher 3 Nintendo Switch conversion caused some controversy. The first gameplays have already surfaced around the web, thanks to which we can see for ourselves how much the graphics were downgraded to meet the capabilities of the portable console.

Agnes Adamus, 15 August 2019, 16:13

Henry Cavill will not only play the witcher in the Netflix adaptation of Sapkowski's prose - a mod for The Witcher 3 has appeared on the web, which allows you to change Geralt's face to that of the main character in the upcoming TV series. Thus, the actor was also included in CD Projekt RED's game.

Konrad Serafinski, 12 August 2019, 11:29

Mod called The Witcher 3 Music Overhaul Project introduces 16 new songs to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Creators of the mod announce that this is not the end of their work and in the future we will get even more great music.

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 August 2019, 16:28

The American ESRB organization has added a description of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the Nintendo Switch console. It shows that the title will offer the same content as the previous editions of the Polish bestseller.

Paul Wozniak, 02 August 2019, 22:49

Those present at gamescom will be able to test The Witcher 3 and other productions aimed at Nintendo Switch. New gameplays from these titles will be released on the Internet on August 20-22.

Konrad Serafinski, 23 July 2019, 12:46

Lauren S. Hissrich, showrunner of The Witcher from Netflix, told The Wrap that the series is not and will never be an adaptation of CD Projekt RED's games. What do the gamers say?

Bart Swiatek, 19 July 2019, 18:36

A new version of the texture mod for the third installment of the Witcher series has just apperared on Nexus Mods. The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project 10.0 Reborn, as the mod is called, introduces huge changes in the appearance of the game, and doesn't cause significant performance drops.

Bart Swiatek, 17 July 2019, 16:16

Polish modder hub997 developed a pack of improved textures for CD Projekt RED's The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. The modification uses 2K/4K scaling and artificial intelligence to improve the appearance of characters and monsters.

Konrad Serafinski, 16 July 2019, 18:37

The creators of the Polish fan project Alzur's Legacy boasted a new trailer, which reveals the date of premiere. What's more, we know that Eskel and Vesemir will also appear in the film.

Paul Wozniak, 16 July 2019, 11:39

When asked about The Witcher on his Twitter, KC Walsh said that the production is likely to sport full three seasons.

Bart Swiatek, 06 July 2019, 00:36

A new photo from The Witcher series from Netflix shows Geralt with a completely different sword. Is this the silver blade used to kill monsters that was missing from previous photos?

Paul Wozniak, 05 July 2019, 21:20

R. Talsorian Games has released a simplified rulebook for The Witcher RPG, called Easy Mode. The product is completely free of charge and includes core rules, a beginner scenario and six characters.

Jacob Blazewicz, 01 July 2019, 21:14

Netflix has published photos with the characters from its upcoming series The Witcher. Thanks to them we can see for the first time how the new incarnations of Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri look like.

Bart Swiatek, 28 June 2019, 12:15

Krzysztof Sapkowski, son of Andrzej, the writer who created the Witcher universe, has passed away. The sad information was published in the Nowa Fantastyka monthly.

Christian Pieniazek, 19 June 2019, 01:19

The book The Rise of the Witcher - A New RPG King, which tells the story of the development process of the games from The Witcher series, can be published in English. But first, the Third Éditions company needs to raise the right amount of funding on Kickstarter.

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 June 2019, 00:48

CD Projekt RED has announced the second expansion to Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. The add-on will take us to Novigrad and introduce a new faction (deck): Syndicate. It will be accompanied by fresh mechanics, used to play many of the more than 90 new cards.

Adrian Werner, 12 June 2019, 11:21

We learned new things about the Switch port of The Witcher 3. We know the resolutions in which the game will work, both in mobile and desktop mode. The size of the card on which it is to be distributed has also been disclosed.

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 June 2019, 14:51

There are more reports about the release of The Witcher 3: Wild GHunt on the Nintendo Switch console. Their source is Doug Cockle, the English voice of Geralt of Rivia, who referred to rumors circulating on Twitter.

Christian Pieniazek, 04 June 2019, 23:40

The premiere of the handbook for Cyberpunk Red, the tabletop RPG associated with the long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077, has been delayed. However, R. Talsorian Games has announced a special introduction to the world it has created, entitled the Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit.

Jacob Nowak, 04 June 2019, 13:21

It looks like Geralt of Rivia known from The Witcher series has just visited completely different franchise. If you like to get on a journey with your truck in Euro Truck Simulator 2 then it's your lucky day!

Christian Pieniazek, 29 May 2019, 15:28

Jacek Rozenek, an actor known to Polish players as the voice of Geralt of Rivia in the Witcher series, suffered a stroke that caused paralysis of the right side of his body and total loss of speech ability. Doctors fight to make sure that his body regains full functionality.

Frozen, 24 May 2019, 12:16

There's a video on the web where we can see how The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would look like if it used the ray tracing technology. All thanks to the use of Martha McFly's RT Shader by Pascal Gilcher.

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 May 2019, 23:05

The team creating the mod Farewell of the White Wolf confirmed the release date of their project. The mod that presents a different ending of Geralt's story will debut later this year.

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 May 2019, 11:03

Capcom has revealed the release date and new information about Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne. The first big expansion will debut on September 6 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and in winter on PC. In addition, a gameplay trailer was published presenting the game in a new, frosty location.

Michael Kulakowski, 08 May 2019, 21:49

CD Projekt RED has opened an official shop with merchandise related to The Witcher, Gwent and Cyberpunk 2077. Fans can buy T-shirts, plush toys, figurines, bags and mugs.

Adrian Werner, 10 April 2019, 17:03

Capcom informed that the PC version of Monster Hunter: World will get a new update in May, which will add a crossover content with the Witcher franchise. The additions will include a questline, in which we will play as Geralt of Rivia.

Michael Kulakowski, 09 April 2019, 23:09

Radish is the common name for a set of mods and dedicated tools that enable fans to build their own locations and quests in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The quests can also be enriched with original movie cutscenes and dialogue sequences.

Bart Swiatek, 09 April 2019, 13:55

A Croatian musician claims CD Project RED infringed on his copyrights by including a certain song in the soundtrack to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Neither CDPR, nor the band Percival Schuttenbach offered a clarification so far.

Bart Swiatek, 05 April 2019, 16:28

In a recent podcast organized by the editorial staff of GameStar, one of the CD Projekt RED developers admitted that it is not rare for the company to hire talented modders.

Frozen, 27 March 2019, 14:15

CD PROJEKT Capital Group has disclosed its financial results for 2018. The company has summarized the previous year and shared its plans for the future.

Bart Swiatek, 25 March 2019, 15:37

In a recent podcast, CD Projekt RED developers – Philipp Weber and Miles Tost – have shared their experiences during the work on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Bart Swiatek, 21 March 2019, 00:38

Miles Tost – a level designer working on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – has recently admitted during a podcast that there was a moment when the developers thought that their game will be a total flop.

Konrad Serafinski, 19 February 2019, 00:23

R. Talsorian Games announced that it's working on Easy Mode for The Witcher Tabletop RPG. The booklet, containing simplified rules and starting tips, will be available for free in a few months.

Bart Swiatek, 08 February 2019, 13:01

Capcom released a new update for Monster Hunter: World, which introduces a cross-over between the former title and The Witcher franchise.

Bart Swiatek, 31 January 2019, 16:51

A Polish business newspaper reports that the fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski will probably reach an agreement with CD Projekt RED.

Milosz Szubert, 15 January 2019, 10:43

During our conversation with Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of the Metro book series, the topic of Andrzej Sapkowski was raised again. The Russian writer revealed that he simply feels sorry for the creator of The Witcher.

Adrian Werner, 12 January 2019, 21:05

We finally know when Geralt will make his Monster Hunter: World debut. The most famous of the witchers will join the game in February. First he will hit the consoles. The PC players will have to wait a little longer.

Mathias Zulpo, 19 October 2018, 00:31

11 years have passed since the first Witcher game hit the shelves. Now there are 11 fun facts and easter eggs to show you how the series evolved, brought to you by CD Projekt RED itself.

Mathias Zulpo, 04 October 2018, 00:32

Andrzej Sapkowski, the man who wrote The Witcher saga, demands $16 million from CD Projekt RED, the developer who created The Witcher gaming franchise - more than a decade after he peacefully sold the rights to the company.

luckie, 11 September 2017, 13:11

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is probably the best known representative of that fantasy universe, however, it's definitely not all there is.

luckie, 07 September 2017, 14:03

CD Projekt is still earning a lot from the sales of The Witcher 3 and its two expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.

luckie, 04 September 2017, 10:18

We, the players, have shared a lot of adventures with Geralt the witcher throughout the last 10 years and he expresses his appreciation in the new anniversary trailer.

luckie, 09 August 2017, 13:55

Hardcore fans of The Witcher franchise will soon get a chance to expand their collection with some neat, limited editions of the three games... provided they live in Poland.

luckie, 31 July 2017, 13:48

The Sands of Ofir is the name of The Witcher 3 DLC that will probably never see the light of day, but is very interesting nevertheless. Designed by a fan from Russia, the project has some concept art and original story.

luckie, 21 July 2017, 10:26

The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project is now available in 4.6 version, which improves the looks of in-game walls, water and other objects. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has never been prettier!

luckie, 31 May 2017, 14:11

It is clear now why Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of The Witcher books, kicks himself for refusing a percentage of The Witcher games sales. He licensed the brand to CD Projekt RED for just about $9,400 back in early 2000s.

luckie, 17 May 2017, 15:05

Instead of a Witcher movie fans will get a full-blooded TV series, developed and produced by Netflix. Is it going to be the new Game of Thrones?

luckie, 16 May 2017, 16:28

There is an interesting fan-made film project in the works set in the Witcher universe. The team managed to hire some professional actors for the roles of Dandelion, Triss Merigold and Lambert.

luckie, 19 April 2017, 13:50

Have the Witcher games boosted popularity of the original books or was it the other way around? Andrzej Sapkowski and Metro 2033 author have radically different opinions on that matter.

luckie, 30 March 2017, 11:52

CD Projekt announced that 25 million copies of The Witcher games have been sold by the end of 2016. The overwhelming majority of this number comes from The Witcher 3 and its two add-ons.