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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a critically acclaimed action role-playing game developed by the Polish studio CD Projekt Red. Released on May 19, 2015, it is the third installment in The Witcher video game series, based on the fantasy novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. The game is set in an open world inspired by Slavic folklore and follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter known as a Witcher, as he searches for his adopted daughter, Ciri, who is pursued by the otherworldly Wild Hunt.
Key Features
- Gameplay: Players explore a vast open world with dynamic environments and a third-person perspective. Geralt uses swords, magic, and alchemy to combat enemies. The game also includes crafting, character customization through skill trees, and decision-making that affects the narrative.
- Storyline: The main plot revolves around Geralt's quest to find Ciri while navigating political intrigue and supernatural threats. The game's narrative offers three possible endings based on player choices.
- Expansions: Two highly praised expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, add significant content to the base game.
- Platforms: Initially released for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, it was later ported to Nintendo Switch in 2019 and received enhanced editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2022.
Reception
The Witcher 3 received widespread acclaim for its storytelling, world design, characters, and visuals. It won over 200 Game of the Year awards and is often regarded as one of the greatest video games ever made. As of March 2023, it has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
Development
The game was developed using CD Projekt Red's REDengine 3 and took inspiration from titles like Dark Souls and Red Dead Redemption. Its development spanned three and a half years, with a focus on creating a detailed open world without sacrificing narrative depth.
A sequel, tentatively titled The Witcher IV, is currently in development.