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The Witcher

Platforms

PC

Initial release Oct. 26, 2007

Developers

CD Projekt
CD Projekt RED

Genres

Action Adventure
RPG

Publishers

Atari
CD Projekt Localisation Centre
CD Projekt RED

Franchise The Witcher

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A screenshot from The Witcher 3. Yennefer sits next to Geralt on the side of a frozen ship. She's turned to look at him.

News

CD Projekt CFO does "not see a place for microtransactions in single-player games"

"But we do not rule out that we will use this solution in the future."

March 30, 2024 Vikki Blake

A piece of artwork showing a topless Geralt - hello! - holding a goblet of wine whilst leant up against a pillar. In the background, a bright moon shines.

Feature

Why does everyone swear so much in The Witcher 3?

An effing investigation.

Sept. 24, 2023 Robert Purchese

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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The Witcher developer shuts down rumour of sale to Sony

"We want to remain independent."

May 30, 2023 Tom Phillips

Witcher hero Geralt sitting on a wooden throne, holding a cup of what looks like blood, with a monstrous vampire climbing over the chair behind him, raising a clawed hand. Maybe Geralt is drunk because he doesn't seem to realise the vampire is there at all.

News

The Witcher spin-off Project Sirius sounds like it's being rebooted from scratch

Following CD Projekt "evaluation of the project".

March 21, 2023 Tom Phillips

Witcher hero Geralt sitting on a wooden throne, holding a cup of what looks like blood, with a monstrous vampire climbing over the chair behind him, raising a clawed hand. Maybe Geralt is drunk because he doesn't seem to realise the vampire is there at all.

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Supporters | Five of The Best: Expansions

Let's DLC.

March 1, 2023 Robert Purchese

Geralt of Rivia, glowering at the camera, hand on the hilt of a sword. It's the game's cover art.

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On the day The Witcher 3 next-gen update arrives, we remember our favourite stories about it

Eager to go Crookback?

Dec. 14, 2022 Robert Purchese

Netflix's The Witcher showrunner disputes claims the show's writers "mocked the books"

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Netflix's The Witcher showrunner disputes claims the show's writers "mocked the books"

"Don't believe everything you read."

Dec. 11, 2022 Vikki Blake

Geralt fights a big horned beast.

Feature

The next-gen update doesn't transform The Witcher 3, but it does make returning to it a pleasure

All Velen good.

Dec. 5, 2022 Robert Purchese

The game Geralt but clad in the Netflix Witcher armour, all sexy black leather and smoulder.

Feature

Here's everything we learned about The Witcher 3 next-gen patch while at CD Projekt Red

Roach can now walk backwards, and kick!

Dec. 5, 2022 Robert Purchese

Witcher 1 remake will be open-world "modern reimagining"

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Witcher 1 remake will be open-world "modern reimagining"

Geralt into the real world.

Nov. 29, 2022 Tom Phillips

Fire roaring across a dark image, with the words The Witcher Remake printed in the middle of it. Scorchio.

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Doug Cockle and the case for re-recording voice overs in The Witcher 1 remake

C'mon CDPR.

Nov. 16, 2022 Robert Purchese

A detailed illustration of game-Geralt and Netflix-Geralt standing side by side with swords drawn, ready for action. That sounds rude now I think of it.

News

Geralt voice actor sad about Henry Cavill leaving The Witcher Netflix show

"I just felt he did a fabulous job."

Nov. 16, 2022 Robert Purchese

A photo of Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle, standing in front of a white brick wall.

Podcast

What The Witcher voice actor Doug Cockle did next

This world doesn't need a hero, it needs a professional.

Nov. 16, 2022 Robert Purchese

Netflix's live-action The Witcher prequel Blood Origin gets new trailer

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Netflix's live-action The Witcher prequel Blood Origin gets new trailer

Ahead of 25th December release.

Nov. 10, 2022 Matt Wales

Liam Hemsworth was almost cast as The Witcher’s Geralt in 2018

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Liam Hemsworth was almost cast as The Witcher’s Geralt in 2018

While petition to bring back Henry Cavill passes six figures.

Nov. 7, 2022 Victoria Kennedy

Netflix confirms The Witcher Season 4, Henry Cavill replaced as Geralt

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Netflix confirms The Witcher Season 4, Henry Cavill replaced as Geralt

Man of steal.

Oct. 29, 2022 Wesley Yin-Poole

Witcher remake teaser art

News

CD Projekt Red announces remake of first Witcher game

Canis Majoris.

Oct. 26, 2022 Ed Nightingale

Netflix's The Witcher S3 will premiere in Summer 2023, and Blood Origin in December

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Netflix's The Witcher S3 will premiere in Summer 2023, and Blood Origin in December

"Our family returns!"

Sept. 25, 2022 Vikki Blake

UK games publishing legend Lee Kirton stands next to a giant statue of Pac-Man. They are the best of friends.

Podcast

The man who helped launch The Witcher, Dark Souls and Enslaved

It's UK games industry veteran Lee Kirton.

July 11, 2022 Robert Purchese

Netflix's The Witcher casts its Gallatin, Milva, Mistle, and Prince Radovid

News

Netflix's The Witcher casts its Gallatin, Milva, Mistle, and Prince Radovid

As production on season 3 continues.

April 14, 2022 Matt Wales

The Witcher's Henry Cavill has been injured filming the second season

News

The Witcher's Henry Cavill has been injured filming the second season

"It wasn't bad enough to need an ambulance but it's messed up the filming schedule as he can't walk properly."

Dec. 13, 2020 Vikki Blake

The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut free forever via GOG Galaxy

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The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut free forever via GOG Galaxy

Good.

Dec. 5, 2020 Wesley Yin-Poole

Doug Cockle, voice of The Witcher Geralt, doesn't have a cameo in Cyberpunk 2077

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Doug Cockle, voice of The Witcher Geralt, doesn't have a cameo in Cyberpunk 2077

Wind's howling.

Dec. 4, 2020 Robert Purchese

Geralt of Rivia: A disabled protagonist

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Geralt of Rivia: A disabled protagonist

"I haven't stopped thinking about this thread."

Nov. 28, 2020 Sara Thompson

Witcher dev CD Projekt Red already working on a new single-player game to follow Cyberpunk 2077

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Witcher dev CD Projekt Red already working on a new single-player game to follow Cyberpunk 2077

"We have two worlds and we want to create games in those two worlds."

March 12, 2020 Robert Purchese

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