Everything You Need to Know About The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

After nearly four years of development, CD Pojekt RED's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is finally coming out next week on May 19. So here's a round-up of all the information you need to know in order to jump right into its world!

Review

"Where The Witcher 2 sputtered to a halt, The Witcher 3 is always in a crescendo, crafting battle scenarios that constantly one-up the last, until you reach the explosive finale and recover in the glow of the game's quiet denouement. But while the grand clashes are captivating, it is the moments between conflicts, when you drink with the local clans and bask in a trobairitz's song, that are truly inspiring." -- Read the full review here.

Making The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

• Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- The World Map, The Gameplay, and Our Impressions So Far -- Our editors Danny O'Dwyer and Andy Bauman put together a video feature series showing off The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt alongside interviews with CD Projekt RED.
• How the Side Quests in the Witcher 3 Can Change the Whole Story -- Interview with lead quest designer Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz.
• The Witcher 3 is an Open World With No Loading Times According to Developer -- interview with senior environment artist Jonas Mattsson.
• Witcher 3 Dev Explains How to Turn a Nation of Pirates into Purchasers -- interview with CD Projekt co-founder Marcin Iwinski.
• How the Witcher 3 Made Characters Look Unique Without Using Motion Capture -- interview with lead character artist Pawel Mielniczuk.

Important News

• Watch Witcher 3's Stunning Cinematic Launch Trailer
• New 1080p Witcher 3 PS4 Gameplay Video Shows Off Huge Map
• Brutal Witcher 3 Trailer Teases Magical Female Character Ciri
• The Witcher 3's Bigger Than Skyrim World and Magic-Like Card Game Gwent
• Witcher 3 Now Ready to Pre-Load on Xbox, Steam, and GOG
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and the Call of the Sirens
• Look: Witcher 3 Gets Gorgeous Steelbook Covers
• The Witcher board game revealed, tablet version also in the works

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Graphics

• Witcher 3 PC System Requirements Reveal Minimum RAM is 6GB
• Watch 10 Minutes of 1080p/60fps Witcher 3 PC on Ultra Settings
• Witcher 3 Day One Update Will Improve Frame Rate
• Witcher 3 Xbox One Can at Times Match PS4's 1080p With Dynamic Scaling
• Witcher 3 Technical Performance Improved Across All Platforms

Combat and Gameplay

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will launch for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on May 19. So are you excited about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt? Let us know in the comments below!