The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action RPG released in 2015 by CD Projekt. It continues the story from The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and is set in an open world viewed from a third-person perspective. The game is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novels about the Witcher universe.
Wild Hunt is a popular action RPG set in a fictional fantasy world inspired by Slavic mythology. Players take on the role of Geralt of Rivia, a skilled monster hunter known as a Witcher, who searches for his adopted daughter while evading the otherworldly Wild Hunt. Throughout the game, players use weapons and magic to combat various threats, interact with NPCs, and complete quests to earn experience points and gold. The storyline offers three possible endings based on the player’s decisions. Development began in 2011 and lasted over three years, drawing inspiration from Central and Northern European cultures. The game, powered by REDengine 3, combines a rich narrative with an expansive open world. Its music, composed by Marcin Przybyłowicz and performed by the Brandenburg State Orchestra, enhances the immersive experience
Wild Hunt initially launched in May 2015 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, followed by a Nintendo Switch version in October 2019. Enhanced editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, titled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, were released in December 2022. The game has garnered widespread acclaim for its gameplay, narrative depth, world design, combat mechanics, and visuals, receiving over 200 Game of the Year awards. It is celebrated as one of the most influential open-world RPGs and among the greatest video games ever made. The expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, also received critical acclaim. A Game of the Year edition, including the base game, expansions, and DLCs, was released in August 2016. As of March 2023, The Witcher 3 has sold over 50 million units, solidifying its status as one of the best-selling video games of all time.
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit only)Processor: Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.1 GHz, AMD FX 6300 @ 3.8 GHz, Ryzen 3 – 1200Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 285, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0)DirectX: Version 11Memory: 8 GB RAMVideo Preset: Lowest (720p)Storage: 46+ GB available spaceRecommended RequirementsOS: Windows 7 SP1,
Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit only)Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.5 GHz or better, AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz, Ryzen 5 – 1400Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or betterMemory: 8 GB RAMVideo Preset: High (1080p)Storage: 46+ GB available space
Gameplay
In the game, players control Geralt, a skilled warrior and magic user. By completing quests, players earn experience and level up, gaining ability points to improve Geralt’s combat, magic (signs), alchemy, and general skills. Combat upgrades enhance attacks, signs upgrades improve magic use, alchemy upgrades boost crafting, and general upgrades enhance various abilities like vitality or crossbow damage.
The game focuses heavily on its story, offering a dialogue tree that lets players choose responses when interacting with non-player characters. Geralt’s decisions shape the game world and can lead to 36 different endings, impacting the fate of in-game characters. Players can also pursue romantic relationships with certain female characters through specific quests
Screen play of Witcher 3
