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The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut

ActionRPG

Developer CD PROJEKT RED

The Witcher (Polish: Wiedźmin pronounced [ˈvʲɛd͡ʑmʲin]) is a 2007 action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red for Windows and Mac OS X. It was based on the fantasy novel series The Witcher by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The game's story takes place after the events of the main saga. The Witcher received positive reviews from critics. A console version, The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf, was scheduled… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

684 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

86
LovedLoved

325 positive · 53 negative
95% range 82–89%

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Steam reviews325530
Bluesky *6223175
Lemmy *5129
Mastodon *1010

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Very Positive
25,016 of 29,106 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

85% recommend · 240 yes, 43 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 283 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (78,639 of 87,921 positive).

Players praise the story, atmosphere, and world-building as the game's strongest aspects. [1][2][3] Many reviewers note the combat is clunky, repetitive, and feels like a rhythm game. [1][4][5] Some players recommend modding or playing on easy to bypass dated mechanics. [6][7]

Liked
  • Immersive story with meaningful choices. [2][3]
  • Great atmosphere and art direction. [8][2]
  • Excellent soundtrack. [6]
  • Addictive once you get used to it. [9][10]
Disliked
  • Combat is clunky and repetitive. [1][4][5]
  • Graphics and animations are dated. [8][11]
  • Controls and movement feel sluggish. [11][12]
  • Some players find the story boring. [13]
Representative posts
  • [13]Steam user Steam user …5744Steam review · Jul 9, 2026 · Not recommended

    This was my first Witcher game, so I didn't have any attachment to the series or its characters. Maybe if you're already a Witcher fan, you'll enjoy it much more than I did. For me, though, the game was just boring. I actually didn't mind the graphics. Considering its age, they were decent, and I even appreciated some of the small details throughout the world. My biggest issue was the combat. It became repetitive …

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …2020Steam review · May 28, 2026 · Recommended

    Haven't played this since its OG release. An amazing gem though. Play this to realize why team Yenn and not team Tress is a thing. ;) Combat is definitely not what I remember it being (in a rough clunky way). So that has not aged well. But the overall story and experience is fun if you enjoyed Witcher 2 & 3 and want more of this world. Honestly you could just play on Easy to not deal with the combat if is frustrates …

  • [2]Steam user Steam user …7882Steam review · Jul 20, 2026 · Recommended

    After finally finishing The Witcher, I can confidently say it was worth the journey. 𝒮𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 ↬The story is incredibly immersive and remains the game's biggest strength. Every choice feels meaningful, and your decisions genuinely shape how events unfold. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3768682399 𝒢𝓇𝒶𝓅𝒽𝒾𝒸𝓈 ↬Sure, the graphics show their age, but there's a certain charm to them. …

  • [4]Steam user Steam user …6240Steam review · Sep 26, 2026 · Recommended

    The Witcher: Enhanced Edition: Geralt's Awkward Teenage Years Regret: 38% (the combat is a rhythm game nobody asked for) This is where it all started, and it shows. The combat is basically clicking in rhythm, the animations are stiff and every NPC seems to share the same five faces. But the story, the atmosphere and the choices are already there. It's a bit like looking at old photos of a friend who became really …

  • [5]Steam user Steam user …2179Steam review · Mar 29, 2026 · Recommended

    Ah the Witcher 1... Coming off the amazing book series i'd say im quite satisfied in the delivery of witcher 1. Would i recommend the game? yes absolutely if you want the full witcher experience, and even more so if you've read the books and wanna continue the story, there is alot of fun easter eggs and references to the books within the game. HOWEVER.... the combat is seriously draining in this game, its really not …

Summarised from 34 of the 432 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

85% of the 283 Steam reviewers we collected recommend The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut. The complaint that keeps coming up: combat is clunky and repetitive. Deal-breaker or nitpick?

Critics, per Wikipedia

The game received mostly positive reviews. The game's cumulative score stands at 81 out of 100 on Metacritic. Michael Lafferty from GameZone gave the game 8.8 out of 10, describing it as a deep, immersive game that will "ask you to think and make choices, not just hack and slash your way to glory". The Witcher's cinematic intro was nominated for the 2007 VES Awards in the category of Outstanding Pre-Rendered Visuals in a Video Game, and the game's soundtrack was voted "Best Fantasy Game Soundtrack" in the 2007 Radio Rivendell Fantasy Awards. During the 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences named The Witcher as one of the nominees for 2007's…

From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.

Reactions

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  • MarcoMeatball @marcodmeatball.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 18, 2024

    Favorite video game soundtracks: Bloodborne Ace combat (whole series) NieR Final fantasy (all) The Witcher 3 Babylon’s fall (this is opera) Stellar Blade Journey Warframe Punishing: Gray Raven Genshin Impact Monster Hunter (all) Undertale Ghost of Tsushima So many more.. so many individual songs

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 29, 2026

    The Witcher 3 Remastered (Switch 2) is free if you borrow a physical Switch 1 copy somewhere, like a public library or a friend (cart not needed after claiming free Remastered copy through the in-game menu) Insert cart, update game, claim free copy in the game menu www.reddit.com/r/gaming/com...

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  • elvira👾🔻🐝 @eaglebearer.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 11, 2024

    Some game franchises I love: -Assassin’s Creed -Baldur’s Gate -Mass Effect -Dragon Age -Life is Strange -The Witcher -Cyberpunk

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  • Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.coBluesky · Nov 26, 2025

    'The Witcher 3' director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz says he doesn't think that games created with only AI 'will have a soul' 🎮 He adds that 'Dispatch' is his game of the year and AI couldn't possibly make something like that (via Euro Gamer)

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  • Kova𓍊☽𓋼 @twoshortswords.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    THE WITCHER 4 THE WITCHER 4... THE WITCHER 4 !!! Ciri my beloved😭🧡 I'm screaming and crying I can't wait to play this game ohmygod this trailer is so beautiful

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  • Lucy James @lucyjames.gamesBluesky · Dec 14, 2024

    Large Week continues with @friendspersecond.bsky.social recording with The Witcher 4 team after their Game Awards reveal! Going up this weekend 🫡

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  • Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 26, 2025

    List of media that would be banned on itchio under it’s new rules: -Game of Thrones -House of the Dragon -Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt -Cyberpunk 2077 -Euphoria -God of War -Loki -Clueless -Baldur’s Gate 3 -The Witcher -Mean Girls -Game Changer -Interview With The Vampire -Do Revenge -Business Proposal

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  • Jazz The JRPG Queen 👑❤️🎮 @jazzlikestogame.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 28, 2025

    I STILL CANNOT GET OVER THE FACT WE ARE GETTING A FULL FLEDGED GAME ABOUT CIRI IN THE WITCHER IV. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  • IGN @ign.comBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    Confirmation of Doug Cockle returning for The Witcher 4 comes from CD Projekt itself, which told IGN: "Geralt will appear in the game, but we don’t want to spoil his role precisely." bit.ly/4fh5a4p

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  • Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.comBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    CD Projekt Red folks at The Game Awards were wearing reversible jackets that they flipped to reveal the Witcher 4 logo as soon as the trailer ended. Now that's live marketing

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  • Jazz The JRPG Queen 👑❤️🎮 @jazzlikestogame.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    HOLY HELL THE WITCHER IV GAME AS CIRI ❤️😭

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  • arnaerr 🦭⭑。 @arnaerr.bsky.socialBluesky · May 19, 2025

    Happy 10th anniversary, The Witcher 3! This game is what inspired me to get into landscape painting more seriously. Here are some selected works I painted throughout the years.

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  • Chris Person @papapishu.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 13, 2025

    A fun game to play online is figuring out people’s mental deal based purely on posting style. Like you get the Witcher vision and growl “hmm, oppositional defiant disorder”

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  • dave wagner @davewagner.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2025

    if i am elected to represent the hardworking people of my district, i will make sure that every resident, no matter who they are, can learn how to play the convoluted card game from the Witcher

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  • The Witcher @thewitcher.comBluesky · Oct 26, 2025 · official account, not scored

    ATTENTION: The Witcher game is 18+! No, this isn't a reminder about its age rating. 🔞 Happy anniversary! 🥳

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 25, 2026

    If you own The Witcher 3 base game, the 2 expansions are included in the free Remastered upgrade

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  • Anna Podedworna @akreon.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 7, 2023

    Here is a box art I had the pleasure to illustrate for an upcoming board game "The Witcher: Path Of Destiny" It was really fun to revisit those characters once again.

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  • Anna Megill @annamegill.comBluesky · Oct 29, 2025

    Narrative Designers, do you want to work on "a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe"? And with one of the kindest, friendliest teams I've ever met? Then this job's for you #games #gamedev #CDPR www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...

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  • Parris @vicious696.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    The Witcher IV interview with Game Director, Sebastian Kalemba and Executive Producer, Gosia Mitręga Thank you CD Projekt Red for the opportunity! And thank you @godfree.bsky.social for recording this interview youtu.be/G_CyFKdiCIE?...

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 16, 2024

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Complete Edition is $12.49 on XBL buff.ly/3YVlqSi base game on PS+ Extra

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  • BOO-lie @MCM G-05 @bailierosenlund.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 27, 2025

    Woh! Saw the Witcher Unmatched at the local game store —always surreal to see something I worked on in the real world

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  • Arron Automata @arrontk.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 28, 2026

    The Witcher 3 is a beautiful video game.

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  • Nintendeal @nintendeal.comBluesky · Aug 25, 2026

    CONFIRMED: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is free if you own the game digital OR PHYSICAL as confirmed by CDPR CEO

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  • Maku @tropicalmaku.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    NEW THE WITCHER GAME #TheGameAwards

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  • Sophie Elodie @sophieelodie.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 12, 2026

    What's your favorite video game? Mine is currently The Witcher 3.🩷

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  • Robin-Yann Storm @rystorm.comBluesky · May 20, 2025

    Being able to buy the Witcher 3 for 2,99 is actually crazy. For the cost of a single mobile game gem purchase that will save you 2 hours of waiting, instead you can get 60 hours of incredible gameplay.

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  • Arron Automata @arrontk.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    A NEW ELDEN RING STANDALONE GAME AND THE WITCHER 4 WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINS OF THE SHOW!? THE GAME AWARDS COOKED !

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  • 🎃Cookie 🎮 Ace Attorney @arcanalegacy.bsky.socialBluesky · May 27, 2026

    Since my entire feed is filled with hype about a certain game.... Confession: I've never played the Witcher 3 🏃🏻‍♀️ But I'm excited for you guys 😂💜

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  • Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    Happy to report that the Witcher 3 remaster looks incredible, the game still feels and plays the same, which is great and Gwent is still the greatest side activity any RPG ever came up with

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  • Carly 🌼 @tncarly.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 15, 2026

    Getting to know me through media My all time faves: Game - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Movie - The Prestige Show - Criminal Minds Album - BMTH: Sempiternal

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  • inclementimmigrant @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 22, 2026

    CD Projekt boss pays tribute to BioWare for helping bring The Witcher to life 20 years ago: 'BioWare has been a massive part of CDPR history'.

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  • The Witcher @thewitcher.comBluesky · Jun 18, 2025 · official account, not scored

    The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine Tech Demo at #UnrealFest showcased some of the technology powering development of The Witcher 4 and the new Witcher saga. You can read more about some of the tools we’re using to create the most immersive Witcher game to date on Beyond the Game Blog: cdpred.ly/blog_UF

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  • Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2024

    The Witcher 3 card game Gwent finally getting a physical release www.eurogamer.net/the-witcher-...

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  • Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.comBluesky · Sep 11, 2026

    Turns out The Witcher 3? Still a gorgeous game.

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition is $9.99 on US PSN buff.ly/JPzHbvy Xbox buff.ly/5OdXeo5 also on Game Pass Premium

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  • CannonGoBoom @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 14, 2026

    GE-Proton11-9 Released. Patch notes in spoiler ::: spoiler spoiler # Hotfix release: # GE-Proton11-9 ## Video Playback - Added a fix for Crimson Desert getting stuck after selecting Play or starting a new game due to looping menu-video playback. Affects both Wine-Wayland and XWayland. ## Rendering and HDR - Added automatic HDR detection for DX11/DXVK and DX12/VKD3D-Proton with Wine-Wayland or Gamescope. - `PROTON_ENABLE_HDR=1` and `PROTON_USE_HDR=1` are no longer required.…

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  • Parris @vicious696.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 17, 2024

    The Witcher IV Reveal at The Game Awards with CDPR youtu.be/G_CyFKdiCIE?...

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  • Tanya D. || Writer || Narrative Designer @cypheroftyr.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 26, 2026

    I got early access to The Witcher 3: Remastered! I’ll be walking The Path once more this weekend. ✌🏾 More to come next week ⚔️🐺 #PRCopy

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  • Carly 🌼 @tncarly.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 13, 2025

    What’s a game that you’ll NEVER shut up about? 🗣️🤍 To no one's surprise and everyone's dismay, The Witcher 3

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  • Carly 🌼 @tncarly.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Beautiful game

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  • Steam user Steam user …5744Steam reviews · Jul 9, 2026 · 14 h played

    This was my first Witcher game, so I didn't have any attachment to the series or its characters. Maybe if you're already a Witcher fan, you'll enjoy it much more than I did. For me, though, the game was just boring. I actually didn't mind the graphics. Considering its age, they were decent, and I even appreciated some of the small details throughout the world. My biggest issue was the combat. It became repetitive very quickly and never felt satisfying. I also couldn't really connect with the…

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  • Sammmy @sammmystern.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 27, 2024

    Aaaaaand The Witcher 4 is immediately my most anticipated game

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  • Felipe Pepe @felipepepe.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 22, 2026

    I keep thinking about the massive impact BioWare had in the CRPG world... Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale 1 & 2, KotOR 2, The Witcher 1 and NWN2 run on tech from BioWare. NWN1 was the birthplace of countless game designers. Love for "Infinity Engine-like" RPGs fueled the Kickstarter CRPG revival.

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  • Bengineering @bengineeringtv.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    I decided to finally really sit down and play the Witcher 3 and we really have lost what it feels like to have a interesting open world. Like every side quest has been interesting, every NPC dialog has been solid, choices feel important. Im not saying no game nowadays is like this, but its rarer.

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  • Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    The facte that a 2015 game (the Witcher III) kan receyve a graphiques and combat remaster and playe lyke a game from todaye doth saye everichthinge about how advaunces yn gaminge have been graphical and not narratyve or idea-based. Ower system ys tilted against bettir storyes and choyces.

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  • Parris @vicious696.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2025

    The Witcher IV interview with Game Director, Sebastian Kalemba and Executive Producer, Gosia Mitręga #Witcher4 youtu.be/G_CyFKdiCIE?...

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  • Ross Tweets Games @rosstweetsgames.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 21, 2025

    Today I’m thankful for The Witcher 3 because holy fuck what a game

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  • Helder @heldermira.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    “Game of Thrones” and it’s not even close. “Heroes” and “The Witcher”; couldn’t even get into their respective second seasons. I will make an argument that while “Lost” fumbled the later seasons, its final season/ending are almost purposefully misunderstood by people wanting to rage.

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  • The Witcher @thewitcher.comBluesky · Oct 26, 2026 · official account, not scored

    Witchers, ready your swords and open up your Photo Mode. The official Photo Mode Contest is here! Your contract: Capture the essence of the game based on any of the 3 categories: Characters, Nostalgia, or Beauty of The Witcher 3, and share your best shots with us in our Discord or official Forums!

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  • VGC @videogameschronicle.comBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    The Witcher 4 has been officially unveiled at The Game Awards, with a six-minute trailer. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-wit...

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  • MCroft07 - Xtreme Makeup Athlete @mcroft07.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 14, 2025

    [ad] The Witcher Collection has arrived in Dead by Daylight! I'm obsessed with these two major games coming together. The Witcher Collection is available in the in-game store now! #deadbydaylight #DBDPartner #sponsored

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  • Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 24, 2025

    The Witcher 3 director's next game still on track, studio says, despite NetEase funding fears www.eurogamer.net/the-witcher-...

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  • Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 26, 2025

    The Witcher 4 won't be out until after 2026, so could it be a next generation game? www.eurogamer.net/the-witcher-...

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  • Steam user Steam user …5377Steam reviews · Oct 15, 2026 · 3 h played

    # The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director’s Cut – Review The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director’s Cut is a classic RPG that delivers a dark, mature fantasy experience filled with political intrigue, morally ambiguous choices, and unforgettable characters. Developed by CD Projekt Red, the game introduces players to Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter who finds himself caught in a dangerous conflict involving stolen secrets, powerful factions, and the consequences of human greed. One…

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  • weinberg @weinbergs.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2025

    I assume 10 bucks for the Witcher 3 game is a good deal. all DLC included.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2240Steam reviews · Aug 15, 2026 · 37 h played

    ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☑ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☑ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐…

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  • Xbox Wire @wire.xbox.comBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass: Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3, EA Sports College Football 26, and more! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

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  • thingsiplay @[email protected]Lemmy · Sep 29, 2026

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered [Steam patch notes]. The big Remaster update is here, and any owner of the base game get it for free. Sony and Nintendo would have charged us 10 Dollars / Euros for an upgrade; at the very minimum. However I have a question here: In a previous announcement for this update, they said the DLCs will be free of charge for the owner of base game too. That didn't happen yet. Does anyone have information about this? Here is also an article talking about this…

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  • Not_So_Super_Fraz @notsosuperfraz.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 1, 2025

    So uh...yeah The Witcher 3... Bit of a horny game innit?

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  • Agent_Karyo @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 27, 2026

    CD Projekt marks the 19th anniversary of its first Witcher RPG with a tribute to BioWare: 'Their support helped turn our vision into Geralt’s first interactive adventure'. The Witcher was developed on BioWare's Aurora engine, but the Dragon Age studio did more than just share its tech.

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