Overview
- Also Known As
- The Witcher III: Wild Hunt
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 4
- 19th May 2015
- 19th May 2015
PlayStation Plus Extra (Subscription)
- 20th Aug 2024
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Controller Support
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- thewitcher.com
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Addons / DLC
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine
Reviews
Review The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PlayStation 4)
Life's a witch, then she dies
Republished on Tuesday, 30th August, 2016: To coincide with the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition, we're bringing this rather large review back from the Push Square archives. We've also included links to our reviews of the game's two expansions - which are included in the Game of the Year...
DLC Reviews
Review The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine (PS4)
Thank you and goodnight
Blood and Wine could be boxed, sold as a sort-of-sequel to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and no one would really question it. Once again, CD Projekt Red has gone above and beyond expectations; this final expansion not only serves as a fitting end to Geralt's gigantic tale, but it also manages to pack in so much quality content...
Review The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone (PS4)
A Witcher's work is thankfully never done
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone is downloadable content done right. After being supported for weeks after its initial launch with free bits and pieces, the open world role-playing game's first of two expansions is here, and it's absolutely essential for anyone who enjoyed Geralt of Rivia's main...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Guides
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 How to Make Easy Money in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 Post Patch 1.04
Where to sell your wares
He, er, no longer sells sea shells from his Novigrad store. But that's okay, because we've found another little nifty trick that will enable you to maximise your profits in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the PlayStation 4. While this one takes a little longer than the previous exploit, it guarantees you a tidy profit, which...
Guide How to Make Unlimited Money in The Witcher 3 on PS4
Cash back
Money makes the world go round – and that's true even if you're a badass Witcher such as our white haired friend, Geralt. You're going to need copious amounts of cash if you intend to get by in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the PlayStation 4 – especially if you've decided to, ahem, "test" yourself on the upper difficulty tiers. Of...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt News
News Wind's Howling Through This Netflix The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep Clip
Nothing but a softy
It feels like an eternity since the release of CD Projekt Red's groundbreaking RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and though a sequel is in the works, Geralt of Rivia will not be the protagonist. Thankfully, you can get your fix of gravelly-voice
News The Witcher 4 Close to Full Production, Next Cyberpunk Progressing as Planned
Slow your role
It's been a good few months since we last heard from CD Projekt, but it sounds like the company's still got everything under control. As has been widely reported, it currently has two separate teams working on the next game in The Witcher series (commonly referred to as The Witcher 4), and the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. The Witcher 4...
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 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 PS5 Version News Coming 'Soon', Says a Cheeky CDPR
;)
If it feels like we've been waiting on more information and — gasp! — a release date for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition for way too long, it's because we have. Last we heard, the enhanced PS5 version of the beloved RPG is still scheduled for a 2022 release, but CD Projekt Red has been super secretive on the subject — perhaps...
News The Witcher 4 Will Kick Off a Multi-Game Saga, Says CD Projekt RED
Witchin'
Whatever The Witcher 4 turns out to be, there's one thing we know for sure: it'll be the start of a new saga for the video game series. Announced earlier in the year, the next entry in the franchise is some way off, but will no doubt wow us with its Unreal Engine 5-fuelled visuals. More recently, CD Projekt RED has confirmed the next title...
News The Witcher 3 Livestream Is an Interesting Watch, But Still No Update on PS5 Version
A witcher's work is never done
As promised, CD Projekt Red hosted a livestream focused on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt this afternoon, but we didn't get any new information on the yet-to-release PS5 version of the game, officially titled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. To be clear, the developer never actually said that new details would be...
Previews
First Impressions The Witcher 3 May Be One of the Best Games on PS4
Itchin' for a witchin'
It's as simple as the headline makes it seem: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is something special. Although we're not quite ready to forge our final opinion on the game, we've put together this relatively quick impressions piece for you, and hopefully, it'll give you a decent idea of what to expect from CD Projekt Red's open world...
About The Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a next-generation story-driven open world role-playing game, set in a graphically stunning fantasy universe full of meaningful choices and impactful consequences. In The Witcher 3, you play as Geralt of Rivia, one of a dying caste of monster hunters, and embark on an epic journey in a war-ravaged world that will inevitably lead you to confront a foe darker than anything humanity has faced so far – the Wild Hunt.
Evolve unique witcher skills to tailor gameplay to your liking; hunt bloodthirsty monsters and develop your signature fighting strategies; use potent battle magic; and slay your way to victory in a truly limitless open world. Stroll, swim, ride, and sail; embark on legendary quests and collect epic bounties. Take control: go anywhere, do anything!
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looking forward to this on PS4
Love gwent! I would love a card/board game for home! Maybe with merchandise somewhere? Anyone know?
i love this game its amazing the graphics are the best ive ever seen in a video game yet
@Ellie_Ciri yeah its called magic the gathering
gave this game a 6 because there was some good writing, buuuuuuuuuuuuuut i honestly have no clue why this game is so well rated everywhere, awful controls awful colision detecyion awful combat system awful hud useless horse awful teleport system garbage boss fights that are anti climatic almost all loot is the exact same sword with a different name awful crafting, and why does geralit gerald,.....gerry have an american accent and not one other character does, they should have just called him snake
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