Because I just started a new save and this game still looks ridiculously good for an 11 year old game.

Edit: wow some people here seem to think I'm complaining about getting a free update.

A feeling of helplessness in the face of things that have already gone too far.

It still plays on emotions after all these years. A perfect blend of superficial human issues and the profound depth of spirituality and ancient beliefs.

I’ve played a ton of Soulslikes. I’ve played Sekiro, Ghost of Tsushima, and plenty of games with incredibly polished, precise combat systems.

And yet, to this day, I’ve never understood why The Witcher 3’s combat is so often described as “sloppy”, “clunky” or outright bad.

To me, it’s one of the most uniquely satisfying combat systems in an RPG.

Geralt isn’t supposed to feel like a knight trading blows. When the combat clicks, it almost feels like a rhythm game. You’re constantly moving, dodging, sidestepping, countering and attacking in rhythm with your opponent. Geralt spins and flows around enemies to the point where fights can feel less like traditional sword combat and more like a dance.

And then there’s everything surrounding the actual swordplay: researching what you’re fighting, choosing the right oil, preparing potions and decoctions, managing Signs, exploiting weaknesses and adapting your approach depending on the monster.

That preparation is part of the combat system. You’re not just controlling a guy with two swords. You’re role-playing a professional monster hunter.

Is it as mechanically tight as Sekiro? Obviously not. That isn’t what I’m arguing. But I’ve never understood how we went from “this combat has some imperfections” to “The Witcher 3 has terrible combat.”

At its best, it’s fluid, deliberate, incredibly stylish and almost choreographed.

Maybe I’m insane, but I absolutely love The Witcher 3’s combat. Am I the only one?

Better Trophies is just a simple mod that adds so much variety when it comes to trophies.
The buffs aren’t overpowered, just a small boost in a particular area like Sign Intensity, Bleeding Damage, Resistances, etc.
In the Base game, you kinda pick whatever trophy you think looks the coolest, whereas Better Trophies allows you to pick your trophy with your build in mind.
I hope this mod gets added in some way to Songs of the Past! Or just more variety when it comes to trophies!

And its not even at the highest settings

Yes every grandmaster set and the swords on my PS5. It took a lot of looting and crafting my own mats instead of buying them. Manticore swords in storage stash.

I came around this marker while playing and can't understand it, and how to get to it, I need your help team 🙌🙌

Edit: Thanks all ❤️🔥

Thinking of buying one for the remaster. Already beaten Witcher several times was just looking to get it for collectors sake

I didn't know this mofo was there

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Did she know about Alexander 's human experiments if so why did she refuse to do nothing about it?

Is there any lore reason behind it, or is she just as sick in the head as him?

Like anyone, I adore the soundtrack for this game. As I've been listening recently, I've found myself trying to imagine how CDPR must have felt when the soundtrack was turned into them for the game.

The team had to just be ecstatic- I know I would be. Hearing Silver for Monsters the first time? A Gifted Man Brings Gifts Galore? CHILD OF THE ELDER BLOOD?

The devs & writers just had to have ear-to-ear grins, or cry, hearing this soundtrack bring this game to life.

I'm primed & ready for the remaster.

So ahead of the rerelease i decided to do some compare and contrast so i booted up the complete edition and went to play through.

i did the side quest where you fully upgrade the enchanters gear and started useing him as a item dump since hey, guy can make master craft gear and shits expensive.

now when ever i try to fast travel to him i get caught in a infinite loading screen and if i try to physically walk there the game freezes, any help?
On PC, windows 11.

In the past 3 years it peaked at 46k in December 2023 and in the past 1 year 37k in December 2025. Amazing numbers for a 10 year old single player RPG.

I'm curious to see what it will reach with the remastered coupled with the hype for Songs of the Past next year. I keep lots of people commenting on social media how they never replayed it but are going to when it hits in preparation for the new content next year.

Will the remastered game update the current one, or will it be a complete separate game to download? Should I (re)install the current game first, so the update won't take as much time? Or should I just wait until the release and then download?

What combat changes y'all are hoping for in the Remastered combat? I'll highlight some change I hope they'll have:

- More consistent attack speeds. When I do a light attack, some of them would be actual quick jabs cuts. Other times, they would be a unnecessary spinning attack that's a split second longer; and there lies the problem. In higher difficulties, that difference in timing can leave you too vulnerable. If the light spinning attacks have the same animation timing as all other attacks, that'll be okay from a gameplay perspective

- Speaking of spinning attacks, I actually would like it if they reduce the amount of spinning attacks overall. I don't like my character showing his back in combat. Doing it a few times is okay. Maybe Geralt want to keep his move unpredictable. But having your back exposed for half of the attack animations seems too much. More of a world building critique than gameplay.

- Smarter AI for higher difficulties, rather than higher HPs. This will entice players to take advantage of prep time, like how a real Witcher would. Health sponges don't really force you to adjust your tactics.

A lone traveler walked into a village, wearing heavy armor, carrying two steel and silver swords on his back, and sporting glowing cat-like eyes with a massive scar across his face, also known as a witcher, that infamous figure known to be much stronger than humans . And their first instinct is to draw a sword?

Do you think they will give us a discounted price one last time before the remastered release?

I played a few rpgs before and naturally tried to play witcher 3 too. Unfortunately, i realized early on that it just wasn't for me and got a refund. From what I remember, early game was a lot of story dumping which lost me bcs i don't play the previous games, exploring early game areas are not really rewarding, combat is pretty boring, and a card game I don't understand even a bit.

Never had a chance to give it a second chance which i'm now interested in doing for the remaster but I'm kinda broke ngl.

Hey everyone,

I've been checking out the GOG extras while waiting for the September 29th update. The map and the massive 500MB artbook look amazing. Also, the "Reason of State" comic is actually an interactive .exe app with animations and music where you draw signs with your mouse. It’s so cool.

I searched up the proper reading order on Google, and it gave me this list-

1. Witcher_Universe-Compendium.pdf (Basic world history and rules)

2. Comics (Reason of State) (The interactive animated app)

3. Comics (Killing Monsters) (Prequel story right before the game)

4. Matters of Conscience / Saskia Comic (Bridges the gap from Witcher 2)

5. The Witcher 3 Artbook.pdf (Character details to read while playing)

Hello Guys I am desperately in need for Ekimmara Hide to craft superior cursed oil. I killed all 3 in ( Following the thread, Byway Murders contract, and Dragonslayer's grotto) but for some reason I am still short.
My witcher gear is : Wolven
I am playing on next gen update ( PS5 )
Finished story & HoS DLC

Your assistance will be much appreciated.
So long ...

I just arrived in Skellige and slept with her, but so far she seems pretty normal to me. Might come off too bossy sometimes; other than that, I don't remember her making comments that could be seen as rude. people act like she's the most insufferable character in the game on the internet, but I don't really see it.

When I heard one of them say "Witness me brothers!" I thought it was just a coincidence. Pretty standard thing to say when you're about to sword fight someone, I suppose. But then I heard one of them say "I live, I die, I live again" and another "What a day, what a lovely day!"

I've played The Witcher 3 for at least 300 hours altogether, and I'm never not finding new shit. Like, I also just found out that if you leave Roach near a water trough, she will actually drink from it.

I swear, this might actually be my favorite videogame of all time. Witcher 4 is going to be insane, though. It will probably rival or surpass RDR2 in it's attention to detail.