CD Projekt RED Announces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Now in Development

Developer CD Projekt RED has announced their final game in the heralded Witcher franchise will be released for all high-end platforms in 2014. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will mark the end of the legend of Geralt of Rivia as he battles through a magical world one final time in an effort to save his loved ones. The upcoming release will be the largest game to date and is said to be 30 times more expansive than The Witcher 2. Of course, the developer's decision based narrative will be a part of the game, but there will be numerous mechanics introduced that will help new players ease into the series for the first time. CD Projkt RED commented on the game stating that this will indeed be the final Witcher game for the company, because they could finally tell the story they've always wanted with the technologies and visuals worthy of the series. Read on to learn more about this upcoming RPG sequel and look for preorder details for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt coming soon!

“The captivating and non-linear story of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt takes place in a rich, truly open-world environment. A world which is thrilling to explore, full of daring adventures, momentous quests, memorable characters, and unique monsters. Players will freely travel through woods, lakes, mountains, cities and villages. Each region is inhabited by distinct populations with their own customs, legends and problems. The world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30 times bigger than The Witcher 2," said Adam Badowski, head of the studio.

“Imagine playing a dark fantasy game with the same great non-linear story as in the previous Witcher titles, but now told in a world you can explore freely with no artificial boundaries. The war-ravaged world is so huge that to reach farther places you will need to ride a horse or sail a boat to get there. A world where your choices have truly epic consequences. From the development side, this goal is extremely demanding. Our team had to make significant design changes and our tech had to be rebuilt. But we believe that this will lead to a completely new level of non-linearity and a whole new, richer gaming experience. As a gamer, I would love to play this kind of RPG, and I think this is what many players are waiting for. This is our dream come true at CD Projekt RED, and we hope it will be the same for you!” adds Badowski.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is scheduled to release on all high-end platforms in 2014. For more information on the game, check out the official The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt website.