Tag: The Witcher
News The Witcher Congratulates Elden Ring's DLC Triumph with Awesome Artwork
The best of the best
In case you haven't already heard, the newly released Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring is now the highest-rated DLC of all time, settling on a staggering PS5 Metacritic score of 95. But of course, where one game rises, another must fall — and so The Witcher 3's brilliant Blood and Wine expansion has been knocked...
News Feast Your Eyes on Liam Hemsworth as Geralt in The Witcher Season Four
Blaviken, butchered?
Previously only glimpsed, we've gotten our first official look at the new Geralt of Rivia, Liam Hemsworth, who has taken up the mantle of the White Wolf from Henry Cavill in season four of Netflix's The Witcher adaptation. In the short teaser, we see Hemsworth looking particularly brooding in the snow-covered woods, along with...
News The Witcher's Ciri Says She Hopes Fans Give Liam Hemsworth a Chance as Geralt
"That fan base can be very attack-y"
Netflix's The Witcher has quietly been blazing a trail for the recent mainstream acceptance of video game IP making the jump to TV, best exemplified by HBOs The Last of Us and Amazon's Fallout adaptations. We learned in 2022 that Henry Cavill would be laying down his swords at the end of Season 3, with Australian...
News New Witcher Comic Continues After The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
A witcher's work is never done
Dark Horse and CD Projekt Red have announced a new comic series based on The Witcher — or more specifically, the four-issue story takes place beyond the conclusion of Geralt's journey in The Witcher 3. In the game's Blood and Wine expansion, the grizzled monster slayer can end up owning an old vineyard, and this is...
News The Witcher 4 Must 'Build a New Community', Aims to Exceed Predecessor Entirely
Breaking the boundaries of the RPG genre
Project Polaris, colloquially known as The Witcher 4, is now developer CD Projekt Red's primary focus since Phantom Liberty sent Cyberpunk 2077 out on a high note, and anticipation is high. The game's director, Sebastien Kalemba, has she
News The Witcher 4 Is Now CD Projekt Red's Main Focus as Work Wraps Up on Cyberpunk 2077
Wind's howling
As part of its latest earnings report, CD Projekt Red has provided an update on the state of its current projects, as of the 31st October, 2023. Now that it's all but wrapped up major support for Cyberpunk 2077 — following the release of Phantom Liberty in September and the announcement of the Ultimate Edition — the company's...
'Micro'-transactions
As noted in our coverage of the reveal, Destiny 2's new, The Witcher 3-inspired crossover cosmetics look cool, but knowing the general state of microtransactions in live service games, they're probably going to cost a small fortune. Taking that thought and running with it, players are already dragging Bungie's plans through the...
News Alright, Destiny 2's Witcher 3 Crossover Armour Is Cool
Make a wish
We'll admit, it's been quite some time since we wrote anything genuinely positive about Destiny 2, but we're willing to give it up for this newly revealed crossover. Bungie's teamed with CD Projekt Red to craft some really cool looking cosmetics based on The Witcher 3, which decks out Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters in armour that...
News Gravelly-Voiced Geralt Voice Actor to Reprise Role in The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
Doug Cockle is back on deck
Fellow walkers of The Path rejoice: the gravelly voice of Geralt you know and love from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is reprising the role in an animated movie coming to Netflix called The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep. The inimitable Doug Cockle will return sometime "late" next year in the film, which will see Geralt...
News The Witcher 3's Tragically Misunderstood Rock Troll, Werewolf Get Dark Horse Figures
Surpisingly human
Dark Horse Direct has just unveiled the latest additions to its growing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt collection, adding the tragically misunderstood Rock Troll and Werewolf figurines to its roster. Both are made of lovingly detailed PVC, with the Werewolf measuring 12 inches in length and the more diminutive Rock Troll coming in at a...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Four-Hour Trial for One of the Best RPGs Ever Made
Geralt of here
If you've somehow never played The Witcher 3, then you may be interested in knowing that a trial for the landmark RPG is now available through PS Plus Premium. The four-hour sample can be played on both PS5 and PS4, but it's worth noting that the PS5 version is the much enhanced Complete Edition, which launched last year. Now, four...
News The Witcher 3 PS5, PS4 Update 4.04 Is Out Now, Fixes Ray Tracing Mode
Get all the patch notes here
CD Projekt RED has today unleashed patch 4.04 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt across both PS5 and PS4 consoles. This update is designed to fix a number of minor issues relating to side quests, and on PS5 more specifically, improves the graphical mode that utilises ray tracing. The RPG should be more stable after loading a...
Random Geralt of Rivia Gets Gorgeous Bishoujo Makeover in Figurine Form
Ciri's up next
Geralt of Rivia is getting a makeover like never before, with a high-end figurine of the character being rendered in bishoujo ("beautiful girl") style from specialist manufacturers Kotobukiya. In fact, Kotobukiya has partnered with CD Projekt to produce a range of figures (229mm tall) based on characters from the series, and Ciri is...
News Work on the Next Main Witcher Game Is Ramping Up as Cyberpunk Expansion Nears Release
A witcher's work is never done
CD Projekt Red has published its latest business overview online, and as is usually the case with the Polish company's reports, the documentation details the games that are currently in development. Right now, most of CDPR's teams are still hard at work on finishing Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which is still set...
News The Witcher 3 Sales Top a Ridiculous 50 Million
Geralt of here
There are some evergreen games that just end up going far beyond sales expectations. Grand Theft Auto V, for example, is still featured in best sellers lists, having surpassed an utterly insane 180 million copies in its lifetime. And although the vast, vast majority of titles released today could never even dream of reaching that kind...
News The Witcher 3 Patch 4.03 Fixes Autosave Stuttering on PS5, City Frame Rate, Visual Bugs
Out today
A new update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been released, and it promises to fix some very specific issues on PS5. Patch 4.03 aims to finally remove the annoying stutter that occurs when the game is autosaving, while also squashing the graphical bug that makes Geralt's character model flicker in the equipment screen. Hurrah! What's...
News The Witcher 3 'the Best It's Ever Been' with Latest PS5 Update
Smooth sailing
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition is "the best it's ever been" on PS5, according to those eggheads over at Digital Foundry. The team's latest video goes in-depth on update 4.02, which launched last month. This patch promised to improve performance across the board, and based on Digital Foundry's findings, that's exactly...
Random The Witcher 3's Next-Gen Pigeon Is Suddenly a Star
Very coo-l
Who's your favourite character in The Witcher 3? Is it Geralt? Ciri? Yennefer? Maybe Dandelion? Perhaps you've got a soft spot for Dijkstra, or Gaunter O'Dimm? There are so many to choose from, but one lesser known cast member is currently taking the game's community by storm. We are, of course, talking about the humble Novigrad pigeon...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Patch 4.02 Improves Performance, Fixes Bugs
Available now
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has had a rough ride so far on PS5. The current-gen edition of the beloved RPG has struggled with its performance in particular, and CD Projekt RED has been hard at work to get the game ship-shape. Now, patch 4.02 is available to download and install, weighing in at just over 2GB. As the official patch notes...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Performance Mode Noticeably Worse After Patch 4.01
One step forward, one step back
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt got a native PS5 release when the Complete Edition launched back in December, marking the first time PlayStation players could travel The Continent and murder much of its wildlife at a silky-smooth 60fps. And while it all looked and ran well, there was still room for improvement, and so in...
News The Witcher's Geralt of Rivia Signs in for Fortnite Cameo
Why do you Kaer?
Announced as part of the newest Battle Pass, and now finally available to unlock, The Witcher’s silver-haired Geralt of Rivia has arrived in Fortnite. Unlockable as part of a collection of unique quests, you’ll need to fulfil tasks such as dealing 500 melee damage and completing three Bounties. The full task list and their...
News The Witcher 3 Update Stealthily Adds New Witcher Gear Swords
Top notch swords!
The latest update for The Witcher 3 on PS5 has made some undocumented changes to one of the game's merchants. More specifically, there's an armourer in Novigrad who had his iconic greeting removed in the 'next-gen upgrade'. Back on PS4 he used to, rather famously, exclaim "Top notch swords!" every time Geralt talked to him — and...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Patch 4.01 Improves Performance, Stops Setting Reset Bug
Plus quest fixes
The Witcher 3 on PS5 has received a fresh patch, which is available to download right now. Update 4.01 is around 2.7GB in size, and promises improvements to the title's technical performance — particularly for the dedicated ray tracing mode. It also fixes an annoying bug which was resetting options every time the game was booted...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Is Getting a New Patch 'Very Soon'
Sharpen those swords
As was hinted at by CD Projekt Red last week, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition — more commonly known as the game's 'next-gen update' — will be getting a patch in the near future. According to a new social media post from the developer, said patch is coming "very soon". It could be that it's in the certification...
News The Witcher 3 on PS5 Gets a Physical Release Next Week
In the USA, UK, and most of Europe
CD Projekt RED has confirmed the physical release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on PS5 is slated for next week: 26th January 2023. The UK, USA, and majority of Europe will find the RPG on store shelves from the date mentioned, while Australia and New Zealand get it a day later. South American...
News The Witcher 3 Patch in 'Final Stages', Should Release Soon
By steel, by silver
Update: It's unclear whether CDPR is specifically referencing a PC update on social media. If it's a full-blown patch, we imagine that it'll be made available across all platforms, but it could be that it's designed to fix particular problems on PC. We've reached out to the developer for additional confirmation. Original story:...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Witcher 3 PS5 Version?
Steel and silver
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition has brought Geralt of Rivia back to PlayStation with a bang. The incredibly highly rated open world RPG has been available on PS5 for about a week now — via a free upgrade, no less — and that's hopefully been enough time for you to form a full opinion on the game. In our opinion, The...
Poll Are You Playing The Witcher 3's PS5 Upgrade?
Wind's howling
The Witcher 3's 'next-gen' update is out today on PS5, and it's a free upgrade if you already own the open world RPG on PS4. With that in mind, it's a fairly generous offer, especially since we think Geralt's adventure is still landmark title. Our The Witcher 3 PS5 review concludes: "Over seven years after its original release, The...
Out Today The Witcher 3's Free PS5 Upgrade Is Available Now
Iconic RPG is also on sale
The weather outside is frightful, but CD Projekt RED’s got your back. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may have enjoyed several renaissances since it first released, but it’s about to get another one courtesy of its excellent free PS5 upgrade. For those of you who haven’t been paying close attention, the new-gen version is...
News This How Much Better The Witcher 3 Looks on PS5 Compared to PS4
Another impressive glow up
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a glow up on PS5 this week – and while the upgrade is not quite as dramatic as, say, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, it’s still very nice. Following on from our stellar 9/10 review earlier in the week, we’ve collected some comparison
Guide The Witcher 3: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Helpful advice for rookie Witchers
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a massive, immersive game that you have to experience for yourself — especially if the Netflix series has tempted you to try the title. It's probably not the type of game that you want to blitz through in a few days; instead, it's a role-playing release that you'll look to get lost in...
Guide The Witcher 3: Best Skills and Which Skills to Unlock
How to spend your skill points
There are a lot of skills to choose from in The Witcher 3. While it's perfectly possible to forge your own path through the many available options, it can be daunting at first. As such, we've put together what will hopefully be a helpful skill guide, briefly explaining what each skill is and what we make of it. By no...
Guide The Witcher 3: All Places of Power Locations
Kneel for added steel
By now you've probably read our monstrous guide on The Witcher 3's various skills. We're going to assume, then, that you've got a good idea of how you want to upgrade your character – but you're going to need some Ability Points to get going. You'll nab these when you level up, but seeing as this isn't the type of title where...
Guide The Witcher 3: Combat Help, Hints, and Advice
Defending and dodging in The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3 can be a brutal game. Succeeding in combat requires good reactions, a knowledge of your limitations, experience with your current enemy type, and a good grasp of your magical signs. On the harder difficulties, one wrong move can be your end, while even on the easier difficulties, you still need to...
Guide The Witcher 3: Best Character Builds
Build 'em up, knock 'em down
The brilliance of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's character progression system lies in its intricacies. There are countless ways to forge Geralt, whether you like to run into battle waving your blades around like a madman, make careful use of your magical signs, or prefer to prepare for each and every fight by utilising your...
Guide The Witcher 3: All Enemies and How to Beat Each Enemy Type
Enemy weaknesses and advice
The key to success in The Witcher 3 is knowing your enemy. There are plenty of monster types in the game, and really, your witching business only gets easier as you fill your head with attack patterns and weaknesses. Fortunately, we've took the time to write this hopefully helpful guide, which details what you can expect...
Guide The Witcher 3: New Game + - How to Start New Game +, What Carries Over
Everything you need to know about New Game +
New Game + is the final slice of free downloadable content for The Witcher 3, but as some of you may already know, the game doesn't do a great job of telling you how to use it. Indeed, in order to start a new game while carrying over your skills, equipment, and non-quest items, you need to follow a few...
Guide The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Mutation Character Builds
Best mutations in The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
What are the best The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine character builds? CD Projekt RED's huge expansion allows you to transform Geralt into an almost unstoppable force with the right combinations of mutations and skills. Only available via the huge Blood and Wine expansion, mutations are acquired...
Guide The Witcher 3: All Romance Options
Yennefer, Triss, and more
What are Geralt's romance options in The Witcher 3? In this steamy — but not too steamy — guide, we're going to break down all of Geralt's potential love interests and how you can start a relationship with the likes of Yennefer and Triss. How Does Romance Work in The Witcher 3?: Geralt has two main romance options...
Guide The Witcher 3 PS5: New Quest Location and Rewards
How to get Geralt's Netflix gear
Where is the new quest in The Witcher 3 PS5? This is a fresh quest that was added to The Witcher 3's 'next-gen' update. On PlayStation, it's exclusive to the PS5 version of the game, and has ties to Netflix's The Witcher series. In this The Witcher 3 guide, we're going to detail where you can actually find the...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Full Patch Notes Are Here
Hunting monsters
As promised, CD Projekt Red has published the full patch notes for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. In other words, this is all of the stuff that's been added, improved, and tweaked on PS5, compared to the original PS4 version — which first released over seven years ago. The developer has already given us the...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Is 'Hugely' Impressive, Says Super Positive Performance Preview
Geralt rides again
Those tech wizards at Digital Foundry are back, and this time, they've had a chance to go hands on with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on PS5. Developer CD Projekt Red has already told us what to expect from the soon-to-release upgrade, which will boast two graphical modes and enhanced assets across the board, as wel
News The Witcher Remake Is an Open World 'Reimagining', Still Years Away
CDPR reiterates some info
In its latest investors report, CD Projekt Red has reiterated that the recently announced remake of The Witcher will be an open world game. It's also being described as a "modern reimagining" of the 2007 title, which comes as no real surprise when you consider how janky Geralt's inaugural adventure is by today's standards...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Adds that Weird Nilfgaard Armour from the Netflix Show
Plus Geralt's Netflix set
Remember when the first on-set photos from The Witcher on Netflix started appearing online, and fans of the The Witcher 3 quickly pointed out how...weird the Nilfgaardian armour was? Well, as part of the upcoming 'next-gen' update's tie-in content with the show, that unnervingly wrinkled armour has been added to Geralt's...
Complete Edition is right
CD Projekt Red has revealed all kinds of additions and improvements coming to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. Just to be clear, this is the PS5 version that's set to release on the 14th December. It'll be a free upgrade if you already own The Witcher 3 on PS4. There's also a 'next-gen' trailer you can watch...
Live Watch The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Gameplay Right Here
Wind's howling
As part of an official livestream today, CD Projekt Red will finally unveil gameplay from the long, long-awaited "next-gen update" of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. The developer has said that all of our questions will be answered in this broadcast, as we're walked through the game's graphical and technical enhancements,...
News The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update Will Finally Be Shown Tomorrow
Via CDPR livestream
CD Projekt Red has set a date for its previously announced livestream regarding The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (that's the upcoming PS5 version, for the sake of clarity) — and it's tomorrow! The Polish developer will be showing off the game's 'next-gen update' over on its Twitch channel at 5PM UK / 6PM Central...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Has 'Dozens' of Improvements, Integrated Mods, and New Netflix Show Content
Place of Power
Alongside a 14th December release date, CD Projekt Red did actually give us a brief insight into what The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition will include. According to the game's official press summary, the enhanced PS5 re-release will sport all of the bells and whistles that you'd expect, while also throwing in some potential...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Releases 14th December, Details and Gameplay Coming Next Week
Geralt's back for the holidays
Bloody hell, it took some time, but we finally have a release date for the long-awaited PS5 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the updated RPG will launch on the 14th December, and reiterates that those who already own the game on PS4 can upgrade on PS5 for free. A physical edition...
News The New Witcher Trilogy From CD Projekt Red Has Found Its Director
So it begins
A new trilogy of Witcher games is now in pre-production at developer CD Projekt Red, with the first entry currently known as Project Polaris. Now we know who will be helming the endeavour, with lead animator Sebastion Kalemba (who served in that capacity during the development of both The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077) taking...
