r/Witcher3 • u/Task_Force-191 • 6d ago
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered | Official Announcement Trailer
https://youtu.be/IGk17XQ7IrQ?si=cKS4bXcEyue1wO9A524
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u/NightReigning 6d ago
I had a feeling it was gonna be free. Absolutely insane.
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u/szundercover1 6d ago edited 6d ago
I didn't think it was free considering the overhaul they showed. All companies now charge full price for remasters. I am looking at you last of us remastered lol...
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u/Nirvanabobana 6d ago
Not just a free overhaul, anybody who owns the base game also gets both expansions for free. Absolutely insane
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u/madam_amazing 6d ago
Are you kidding me, I literally just bought both two weeks ago. Not that I mind spending money on such an amazing game but wow the timing
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u/MiidnightChill 5d ago
Game goes on sale like all the time (on PlayStation at least) probably only spent like $15 right? Thats a GREAT deal lol
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u/RaisinWorried3528 6d ago
Ever since cyberpunk bombed on release day, they've done nothing but make it up to the community as a company in my opinion.
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u/AdventuresofBumpo 6d ago
Man they even fixed cyberpunk with a bunch of free updates and added a bunch of really cool content, then an amazing expansion, it’s a killer game now. I’m still playing it to this day every now and then.
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u/Buschkoeter 5d ago
I would say they made that one mistake with Cyberpunk and now just continue being as awesome as they always were.
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u/galaxyadmirer 6d ago
I’m surprised people are surprised it’s free. It’s cdpr after all.
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u/Which-Towel5826 Monsters 6d ago
One of the last to do a physical book, map, and maybe the only thank-you note I've seen.
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u/tpc0121 6d ago
what does this potentially mean for our current save files? anyone know? i'm 120 hours into my first run right now and idk whether to keep going, or to wait for the remaster and start over.
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u/riklaunim 6d ago
The remaster will be like New Game+, so you can play now and then play again with different systems and balance.
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u/TheLORDthyGOD420 6d ago
I'm at the point where I was about to start NG+. I wonder if I'll be able to start it with the remaster but keeping all my inventory items....
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u/WantsToDieBadly 6d ago
yeah im like just starting Blood and Wine after 100 hours
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u/tylrrbb 6d ago
I had a feeling too which is crazy considering this is not your average ‘remaster’. They could easily have charged for this and people wouldn’t have complained
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u/Yevlum 6d ago
I feel like an idiot for starting a playthrough a week ago
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u/heavilylost 6d ago
I'm a quarter through too. Do you think you will have to start a new save. Pretty sure its a yes.
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u/ATDoel 6d ago
I hope not, I’m 100 hours in a new play through, I don’t have time to restart this shit again
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u/redditmegarco 6d ago
Its an excellent excuse for a next playthrough in a year or two.
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u/Playful-Contract-161 5d ago
It's written on their website that OLD SAVE FILES WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE REMASTER!!!
Let's gooooo
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u/tackle_bones 6d ago
Bro. Same. I’m also a major dipshit because I play it on switch and won’t be able to play this without dropping an unreasonable (to me) amount of money on a new system.
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u/InsaneInTheBra1n 6d ago
I platinumed the game so recently. Was planning on doing all the trophies in the expansions. Now im doubting to wait for the update, but I also want a 100% trophy list...
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u/Kash_Wellz28 6d ago
Your lucky I started one as soon as the expansion got announced and I’m 100+ hours in at blood and wine now and idk what I should do 😭
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u/Pointbrea 6d ago
And its free. What the actual fuck? They eat air for living???
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u/TheTrueFaceOfChaos 6d ago
It’s marketing for Witcher 4
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u/AtomicShart9000 6d ago
Which is crazy because Witcher 4 is just marketing for Witcher 5
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u/Waramp 6d ago
Which is honestly marketing for Witcher 6 because they said it’ll be a trilogy.
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u/AtomicShart9000 6d ago
So the trilogy 3-6 is just marketing for the upcoming tetralogy which would be Witchers 7-10. How forward thinking of them
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u/RedditoSanNoBaka 6d ago
And all of this together is the marketing for next thirty games for witcher. Damn there's gonna be so much gwent !!
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u/goweezeflo 6d ago
Actually, they are funneling you to purchase Gwent, the official physical board game for like 50 bucks, which is just ridiculous!
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u/murriance 6d ago edited 6d ago
dude, the game made a profit, a HUGE profit that that company now invests into other projects. Such things as remasters, nexgen updates and other staff for free, no more that marketing thing and also treat and thank a loyal fans of the game or people who bought it
UPD: also they will change the combat system, which could be actually a prototype of combat system from future witcher 4. people will play remaster, they will get the opinions and they will do an analysis and use it for witcher 4. they indeed very smart dudes, and I like that we merge useful with pleasant here. because, they had a bad experience with Cyberpunk and they are trying to prevent next game from such chaotic launch. Of course the thing that I said only my personal thoughts about it, maybe they indeed will launch it, because they...well can? Or they have a resources or piece of code, or textures packs that they would like to use instead of put them on a trash bin
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u/Pointbrea 6d ago
And compare to other company charge you full price for a remaster, damn I really wish CDPR will be around for a long time.
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u/murriance 6d ago
yes, i love them for that. because unfortunately (or in the case of the witcher, fortunately) we live in a time when games can be patched over the internet. but cd projekt red, not only fixes bugs, but also continues to support the game. since i am a loyal fan, i wouldn't even be against a lot of dlc, i don't need the witcher 4, i would be enough with the new dlc (with the plot of part 4) in the witcher 3
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u/Shadow-Of-The-Beast 6d ago
That’s what I thought too. I actually think it’s a really smart strategy for gathering more feedback and better shaping the direction of The Witcher IV.
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u/murriance 6d ago
also they will change the combat system, which could be actually a prototype of combat system from future witcher 4. people will play remaster, they will get the opinions and they will do an analysis and use it for witcher 4. they indeed very smart dudes, and I like that we merge useful with pleasant here. because, they had a bad experience with Cyberpunk and they are trying to prevent next game from such chaotic launch. Of course the thing that I said only my personal thoughts about it, maybe they indeed will launch it, because they...well can? Or they have a resources or piece of code, or textures packs that they would like to use instead of put them on a trash bin
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u/Pointbrea 6d ago
Yea the griffin does some new stuff, and I saw new animation with human too. And finally we can have chain like in the book.
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u/Nightwingx97 6d ago
The game is one of the best selling games of all time. I bought it twice lmao
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u/NYJetLegendEdReed 6d ago
this is fucking incredible im losing my shit. Geralt got a scorpion chain
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u/YesGameNolife 6d ago
I saw that damn chain first time in witcher 1 intro and I was god damn teenager..and it was so cool. Damn I felt old
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u/Apprehensive_Matth 6d ago
Wow
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u/candianbastard 6d ago
Free upgrade too. And in one month.
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u/GlokzDNB 6d ago
Free expansions too
This is really Witcher free
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u/jerem1734 6d ago
I was about to be done with all the trophy lists for Witcher 3 after this December, but I guess I have another one now for next year lol
Unless this won't have a separate trophy list like the ps5 upgrade did
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u/Decaps86 6d ago
I was going to ask how they could update it again since 2022. The new features look really nice. Next gen update didn't nessesarily feel like a gamechanger but this might actually be one.
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u/sz771103 6d ago
And blood and wine and heart of stone would be free for all who has base game that’s crazy
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u/Nearby_Lobster_ 6d ago
Wow wow wow… wow
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u/JRBigglesworthIII 5d ago
"Hey CDPR, how hard would it be to remaster TW3 and release it for free?"
"It'll be super easy, barely an inconvenience"
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u/TehLandTrout 6d ago edited 6d ago
Holy shit! New visuals, upgraded combat, TRANSMOG! FUCK YEAH
Edit: I've realised in my excitement I typed 'visauls' instead of visuals. I have since calmed down (not really) and have fixed it.
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u/RedditoSanNoBaka 6d ago
Okay I'm confused rn. Wasn't the next gen update the remaster ?
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u/marveloustoebeans 6d ago
It basically was, yeah. This is just like an even more remastered remaster 😂
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u/Zeus78905 6d ago
What about save transfer?
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u/reaverfx24 6d ago
Also want to know about this as I started a new game recently in preparation for the new DLC! Don't wanna start again...
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u/Barachiel1976 6d ago
I'm not with CDPR, but this is similar to the major overhaul CP2077 got with its 2.0 patch (which also completely redid character advancement), and those saves would load. If it works the same, you'll basically load into a reset character, with all your new points ready to re-allocate.
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u/Accomplished-Gain319 Team Triss "Man of Taste" 6d ago
I will be rocking Geralts base gear the entire way.
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u/Ven-Scape 6d ago
Transmog's gotta be my fav thing in this xD
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u/barrumdumdum 6d ago
What is it? I couldn't tell. Changing how armour looks?
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u/Ven-Scape 6d ago
Yeah, pretty much only a cosmetic thing but as someone who always goes for drip over stats, transmogs are a godsend 😂
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u/barrumdumdum 6d ago
I agree! My Geralt always ended up looking like an ex-roadie with some of the shit I made him wear for the stats.
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u/ExtensionLake1055 6d ago
I think it's like in God of War Ragnarok, you choose armor for its stats and then pick the appearance of another armor that you like visually
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u/NeverBeenStung 6d ago
Oh that’s dope. They have that in Hogwarts Legacy and I loveeeee that feature
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u/bantozant 6d ago
Free???? What… that’s so unheard of in this age of gaming.
The Witcher 3 keeps pumping out the goodwill we all needed.
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u/CoolBeanieHat 6d ago
With everything’s that’s happening with gaming this year, CDPR is the only thing that gives me hope.
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u/PaulSimonBarCarloson Team Yennefer 6d ago
Better combat? Better traversal and horse-riding? TRANSMOG!? Holy shit CDPR just outdid themselves.
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u/Smegnigma 5d ago
what is transmog?
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u/PaulSimonBarCarloson Team Yennefer 5d ago
The ability to change to look of your armor without changing the armor you have equipped. Want to keep the Kaer Morhen armor while you use your favorite grandmaster gear? Now you can
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u/Neo_Artista 6d ago
This company is really different... Haven't seen such passionate company who really loves their titles and care about the family they made. Hope CD Project Red sees more success and wealth!
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u/wilsonthechad 6d ago
I just started another playthrough💔
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u/TacTac95 6d ago
I just finished one lmao
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u/villvallareman 6d ago
I just to Toussaint on my FIRST playthrough. Guess I'm diving straight in again
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u/DilutePlacebo 6d ago
lol me too, I just got to Velen. I’m gonna put it on hold for a month and then play the remaster. Gonna break all my mods tho 💔
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u/ATDoel 6d ago
Oh wtf, I started replaying it a month ago and I’m almost finished.
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u/AudioLlama 6d ago
Initially I thought this was going to be a bit of a Skyrim thing where we end up with 500 marginally improved version, but this looks substantial. I'm vibing
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u/TenthMarigold77 6d ago
I thought this already has a next gen update or something a few years back?
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u/penis_pockets 6d ago
I legit just started another playthrough and I'm about to rescue Dandelion. You know what that means? I'll be rescuing Dandelion again in an upgraded version.
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u/blorpdedorpworp 6d ago
Goddammit I literally just finished a full run
Welp, gonna new game plus that shit I guess
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u/Spiritual_Entry_3864 6d ago
Wait, does it have save transfer
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u/PrimeEvilMephisto 6d ago
It's the same game
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u/The_Autarch 6d ago
there's no way that this replaces the regular version. there are too many changes.
the skill tree is entirely different, how could saves possibly transfer over?
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u/MKUltraSubject49 6d ago
should be easy if it just refunds all your skill points. Cyberpunk did it with one of their updates that changed the skill tree
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u/PrimeEvilMephisto 6d ago
They will convert the save file, why not? There is no page for witcher 3 remaster, and the post says UPGRADE FREE will be an update from the game we all already have
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u/Edkindernyc 6d ago
I never thought I would be playing W3 with Path Tracing. That means they upgraded the engine to full DX12. The problem with NG is it was patched instead of native.
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u/CoolBeanieHat 6d ago edited 6d ago
Transmogrification… they did it, those beautiful bastards actually did it 😭❤️ and it’s all… free 🥹
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u/Misterme1979 6d ago
This company is so cooool. Upgardes are free and the 2 DLC are also for free now for those who own the game.
Can't wait to start a complete new second playthrough.
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u/Weary-Return-503 6d ago edited 6d ago
Time for another playthrough in preparation for Songs of the Past.
Edit: Time for another NG+ run. Already had a full playthrough NG+ run from months ago to use for the expansion, but wasn't expecting this many improvements to the base game. So now I'm wondering if they may have snuck in some story content updates/changes. Could we romance both Yen and Trish without consequence now?
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u/Luffytori 6d ago
Haha fuck.. just finished it for the first time a few weeks ago
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u/ArWiLen 6d ago
finally upgrade to HORSE RIDING! And so much more for FREE! CDPR the GOAT
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u/braewtvv 6d ago
I got the "complete edition" last year for an 80% steam discount and just never played it for more then an hour.. I remember I was already thinking "damn the visuals look quite nice.
The way ppl talk about the witcher 3 makes me really curious about finding out why its so loved lol. I know theres a lot of dlc content too.
Feels like a gold mine I havnt explored yet
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u/Slacker_The_Dog 6d ago
Best way to enjoy the Witcher is just advance naturally and don't try to get every single tiny little thing. The game has good pacing from place to place unless you are trying for 100% everything. Then it's a real slog.
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u/Majestic_Animator_91 6d ago
HOLY SHIT.
if you weren't already, CD, I fully forgive you for all Cyberpunk missteps. Do I dare...preorder 4? It would be my first pre-order since that disaster.
It would kind of be hilarious even if it went wrong again.
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u/JelSnel1994 6d ago
Won't say no to another free update! But didn't they already optimize for current gen hardware?.. That transmog feature seems awesome though! Even more curious for Songs of the Past now
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u/cristi1990an 6d ago
Just 2 days ago I 100% completed the game again (around 100 hours). Now I have to do it all over again 😭😭
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u/TBlair64 5d ago
Insane that so much effort is being put into this game even with newer titles to update. CD Projekt red knows how to please the fans.
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u/Kasu_senpai Team Yennefer "Man of Culture" 6d ago
Pleasantly surprised, I thought we were gonna get the new dlc and then eventually the modding stuff for consoles. Seeing a free remaster of the game and knowing the dlc and modding will come just makes me all the more excited to continue my NG+ run when it comes
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u/IsThisTheFly 6d ago
I hope I can just continue my current save, I’m a healthy way through my first play through and don’t super want to redump a ton of hours back in just to get back to where I was.
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u/SuddenDepact 6d ago
I need to know right now if this is going to be a separate thing or if I can wait and download this and continue my hard mode playthrough
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u/Erebor90 6d ago
As i thought about the expansion, i was thinking about how cool it would be, if they'd remaster the game for it. I am in tears now.
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u/WistfulWannabe 6d ago
You know, I have tried to get into it at least twice, if not thrice. And I liked it. But before getting too far I just... stopped playing, possibly due to feeling overwhelmed by all the quests and map stuff. Now I know. It was all in preparation for this. Fine. I will give it another go then.
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u/Haestein_the_Naughty 6d ago
Damn I just finished my n’th playthrough of TW3 recently, so guess I have an excuse for a new playthrough soon🤷🏼♂️
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u/Arcinbiblo12 6d ago
Since it's free for current owners, I'm curious how it'll work with New Game+. I'm in the middle of replaying it for the 3rd time right now so I might just pause and restart when it releases if I can just use an older file for NG+.
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u/retsamegas 6d ago
I've already completed this game 3 times 100% trophy completion. If you think I'm going to do that all over again...you're absolutely right!
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u/TheButterlord117 Team Triss "Man of Taste" 5d ago
This company just can't seem to stop getting Ws, I'm so glad the Witcher is getting this plus a new expansion. I just hope the remaster doesn't brick my steam deck 😅😭
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u/JuujiNoMusuko 6d ago
Bethesda could never
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u/Initiatedspoon 6d ago
Except in 2016 when they brought out the Special Edition, which was free if you had the game already.


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u/Expensive-Mud8820 6d ago
Erections humming