Did You Know These 5 Facts About The Witcher 3?
Released on 19 May 2015, the final installment of the Witcher Series “Wild Hunt” already has critics in love. This RPG published by the Polish company CD Projekt Red is already being hailed as one of the best RPGs of the year.
Let's take a look at 5 little known interesting facts about the game.
1. The Witcher 3’s map is 35 times larger than the Witcher 2
A scenic view in the Witcher 3
Anyone who has played the game can tell you how amazingly huge the map in “Wild Hunt” is. The large map was the bragging point for the developers during production, and they surely delivered on it.
The map is 20% larger than the epic “Skyrim” and it takes 30-40 minutes to cross on horseback. These incredible stats have made the game the perfect final chapter in the Witcher Series for the devout fans.
2. Wild Hunt was delayed…..twice
Soldiers treading through the forest
Passionate fans of the series had their hopes up for the final chapter in the series as early as Fall of 2014. Unfortunately the release date was pushed back twice. First from Fall of 2014 to February of 2015, then February of 2015 to May 19 of 2015.
The company said that the high goals they set for themselves were the reason for the delays. Although the delay was roughly seven to eight months, don’t we all agree it was worth it?
Horsemen riding into a village
3. There is no level cap
Ciri, a princess of Cintra
Marcin Momot, the community lead for CD Projekt Red, announced on twitter that there is no level cap for Geralt. That means you could, if you had the time, master all the skills and level-up towards infinity.
However, many reviewers have claimed that getting to a high level is not necessary to beat the game. But, it might be something cool to brag about.
Geralt meets with the King
4. There is a Witcher TV Show and Film
Mercenary for hire
Many of you know that The Witcher games are actually based on graphic novels written by Andrzej Sapkowski, but did you know that there’s also a television series and film based on it as well?
The television series and film were called “The Hexer” and, unlike the game, were based on the books. The film was released in 2001 and the television series was released in 2002.
The television series was shot first and then edited together to make a two-hour film. The film was a complete failure and when the television came out the next year, it brought it’s ratings down too.
Geralt faces a Griffin
5. There are 36 Different Endings
A Griffin takes off with Geralt in pursuit
In an interview, co-developer Marcin Iwinski announced that there are 36 possible endings for the game. Iwinski said that the game’s open-ended style has let it to have so many endings.
This means for everyone out there who doesn’t have a lot of money, the Witcher 3 is perfect. Once you beat it just start over… thirty-five more times.
Geralt rides into a village
Are there any other amazing facts you have heard about “Wild Hunt”? Let us know in the comments below.
