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The Witcher 3 Guide

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the third installment of the fantasy-RPG series based on a series of novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, which were also adapted into The Witcher Netflix show.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and was released on May 19, 2015. A late "Complete Edition" port arrived on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2019. The game features a massive open world, a sprawling narrative and easily 100 hours of content based on exploring the world and meeting its inhabitants.

The Witcher 3 resumes Geralt's story after the events of The Witcher 2, which finds the Northern Realms under attack by a Nilfgaardian occupation force. He recieves a mysterious letter from his former lover, the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg. Geralt sets off on a quest to find Yennefer that will span continents and reunite him with his lost protege Ciri.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Basics

Need a hand to understand some of the game's core mechanics? Our Tips and Tricks page will have you an expert in no time at all. You can also jump to a specific explainer if you're looking for specific information.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Walkthrough

Need a hand completing one of The Witcher 3's Main Quests or Side Quests? Or simply looking to find how the games Big Choices and Consequences differ? Well, we have you covered in our detailed walkthroughs below.

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Witcher Gear

Pieces of Witcher Gear are special Crafting Diagrams that are designed specifically by and for Witchers. These green-labeled items are often upgradable, and are some of the most powerful in the game.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Maps

We have created custom, interactive maps for all the main locations in The Witcher 3:

You can use the map to track and filter locations and treasures and use our checkmark feature to mark off things you've already completed.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Hidden Treasure Locations

The Witcher 3 is full of Hidden and Secret Treasure locations. Thankfully, we have made the process of finding these locations as easy as possible in our detailed guides below.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Console Commands and Cheats

From unlimited money to unique item spawns, we have listed every Console Command and Cheat that is currently available in The Witcher 3 below.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt How-To Guides

From upgrading your Character Abilities to crafting Weapons and Armor, our How-To Guides will teach you everything you need to know.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition

A free next-gen update is coming to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on December 14, 2022, including some new Netflix-inspired DLC content.

Here you'll find everything you need to know about the next-gen update, including the complete list of mods, where and how to find the new Netflix-inspired quest, weapons, and armor, as well as other changes included in the update.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLCs

Two major Witcher 3 DLC expansions are included in The Witcher 3: Complete Edition. For more information about these and all of the quests associated with them, click the links below.

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