The Witcher 3

ziggyman17 · 07-04-2015 10:10am

Can't wait for this.. Looks and sounds amazing..

stesaurus · 07-04-2015 10:29am

Where's best/cheapest to order this from? PC version probably direct from developer but for console version it seems to be about €75 here or £45 online with Amazon. Anywhere better?

Kiith · 07-04-2015 12:01pm

You can get it for between €40 and €50 on gog.com, depending on if you own the first two.

stesaurus · 07-04-2015 12:03pm

Kiith wrote: »

You can get it for between €40 and €50 on gog.com, depending on if you own the first two.

I don't think you can buy the console version though from them

Sephiroth_dude · 07-04-2015 12:30pm

s.welstead wrote: »

I don't think you can buy the console version though from them

tbh if you want it for console, amazon has the best price I'd say.

:edit: actually have a look on vgp, good prices there too but you'll be waiting longer for it.

Skerries · 07-04-2015 2:18pm

s.welstead wrote: »

Where's best/cheapest to order this from? PC version probably direct from developer but for console version it seems to be about €75 here or £45 online with Amazon. Anywhere better?

on PC the cheapest at the moment is €27.85
Note: this is for a GOG key not Steam

EoinMcLovin · 07-04-2015 5:32pm

2 "MASSIVE" PAID EXPANSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT
Two story-driven instalments have been announced for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Unlike the already announced DLC, which CD Projekt is giving away for free, these expansion due to their size and scope will come with a price tag and will represent "real value for money".

The first, Hearts of Stone, boasts a "10-hour-plus adventure" and ventures into "the wilds of No Man's Land and the nooks and alleys of Oxenfurt, where he'll [Geralt] try to complete a contract from the mysterious Man of Glass. Caught in a thick tangle of deceit, Geralt will need all his cunning and strength to solve the mystery and emerge unscathed."

Furthermore, a second expansion entitled Blood and Wine will offer a "20-hour-plus tale" which will introduce an entirely new region known as Toussaint. CD Projekt Red describes the land as "untainted by war, where an atmosphere of carefree indulgence and knightly ritual masks an ancient, bloody secret."

Hearts of Stone is expected sometime in October, while Blood and Wine is currently slated for release sometime in the first quarter of 2016. Both expansions will, of course, be available on all three platforms – Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4 – with no mention currently of platform exclusivity.

“While we’re offering the Expansion Pass now, we want to make one thing clear: don’t buy it if you have any doubts,” says CD Projekt Red co-founder Marcin Iwinski. “Wait for reviews or play The Witcher and see if you like it first. As always, it’s your call.”

wes · 07-04-2015 5:34pm

Both expansions are if the time they give are accurate, and knowing CD Projekt they probably are, are larger than most full sized releases. So these should be good.

EoinMcLovin · 07-04-2015 11:33pm

The expansion pass will be €24.99 and Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine will also be available separately for €9.99 and €19.99 respectively

wes · 08-04-2015 10:16am

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

The expansion pass will be €24.99 and Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine will also be available separately for €9.99 and €19.99 respectively

Not bad for what is on offer. Hell of a lot better compared to some DLC I have purchased in the past.

stesaurus · 08-04-2015 2:01pm

Just ordered from HMV using their 20% off code. €56 including delivery for console version. Doubt it will be any cheaper elsewhere

EoinMcLovin · 08-04-2015 5:40pm

s.welstead wrote: »

Just ordered from HMV using their 20% off code. €56 including delivery for console version. Doubt it will be any cheaper elsewhere

Completely forgot about that 20% discount . Just pre-ordered it now. Cheapest I could find was amazon at €62, smyths is 64:D

jc4517 · 09-04-2015 9:42pm

CDPR are just a bunch'a sound lads aren't they?

EoinMcLovin · 10-04-2015 2:21pm

Kiith · 10-04-2015 2:25pm

The image on that youtube video is weird...so yeah, it's the Witcher :P

Also, that looks ****ing amazing.

Zero-Cool · 10-04-2015 3:13pm

Oh my God what a trailer! Actually glad Batman got pushed back now to give me more time with this.

LuckyFinigan · 10-04-2015 6:19pm

I really want to play this, it looks amazing but I never played the previous games, I have the two of them on steam and I think my laptop can just about run them, are they worth playing to catch up on the story? I'm not sure I can really devote that much time to marathoning through two big rpgs. How long are they, is it possible to just go through the main story and ignore side quests?

Interested Observer · 10-04-2015 11:33pm

LuckyFinigan wrote: »

I really want to play this, it looks amazing but I never played the previous games, I have the two of them on steam and I think my laptop can just about run them, are they worth playing to catch up on the story? I'm not sure I can really devote that much time to marathoning through two big rpgs. How long are they, is it possible to just go through the main story and ignore side quests?

I think it's designed to be playable without playing the previous games. You're looking at probably 30 hours each and imo the first game has not aged well.

Sephiroth_dude · 11-04-2015 1:40am

LuckyFinigan wrote: »

I really want to play this, it looks amazing but I never played the previous games, I have the two of them on steam and I think my laptop can just about run them, are they worth playing to catch up on the story? I'm not sure I can really devote that much time to marathoning through two big rpgs. How long are they, is it possible to just go through the main story and ignore side quests?

I only played a small bit of the first one and never played the 2nd, I wouldnt worry about it.

Zero-Cool · 12-04-2015 11:58am

Reading IGN's 1st 6 hours with the game with one guy who was a witcher expert and one guy who only played a small bit of number 2. the noob said he was a bit overwhelmed but there is a catchup scene at the start that gives you a background to the series and notes key points that you have to know about.

Would love to play even the 2nd one to get sine way of how the game plays.

I just hope the combat is Good. I read the devs took inspiration from Dark Souls which can only be a good thing imo.

Digital Solitude · 12-04-2015 12:15pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Reading IGN's 1st 6 hours with the game with one guy who was a witcher expert and one guy who only played a small bit of number 2. the noob said he was a bit overwhelmed but there is a catchup scene at the start that gives you a background to the series and notes key points that you have to know about.

Would love to play even the 2nd one to get sine way of how the game plays.

I just hope the combat is Good. I read the devs took inspiration from Dark Souls which can only be a good thing imo.

Is this inspiration for TW3 or TW1+2 do you know? Because the combat in 2 was dreadful IMO, hoping 3s is a lot better

Zero-Cool · 12-04-2015 12:18pm

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Is this inspiration for TW3 or TW1+2 do you know? Because the combat in 2 was dreadful IMO, hoping 3s is a lot better

I read it somewhere when looking up info for Witcher 3. As long as it's better than dragon age inquisition, i stopped playing that because of the combat.

Sephiroth_dude · 12-04-2015 12:24pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

I read it somewhere when looking up info for Witcher 3. As long as it's better than dragon age inquisition, i stopped playing that because of the combat.

Ya I wasn't a fan of the combat in DAI either, felt clunky and slow.

Zero-Cool · 12-04-2015 12:40pm

I haven't seen this vid before, combat definitely looking Soulsy, although simpler (probably a good thing). Game looks savage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c514jP4hbJI

EoinMcLovin · 13-04-2015 9:34pm

video from IGN showcasing magic.

TomCo · 14-04-2015 11:50am

Right, but will it have those cards with the boobs on?

Zero-Cool · 14-04-2015 2:14pm

Achievements/Trophies list is out.

http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/achievements/

Sephiroth_dude · 14-04-2015 5:55pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Achievements/Trophies list is out.

http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/achievements/

Seems challenging enough.

humanji · 14-04-2015 6:42pm

Disappointed there's no beard related achievements

Zero-Cool · 15-04-2015 11:07am

humanji wrote: »

Disappointed there's no beard related achievements

Secret achievements haven't been leaked yet...

Almost 20 Yootoobers like Angry Joe and Rooster Teeth were invited to Poland this week to play The Witcher 3 from the start for a limited amount of time and then talk and show what they want next week. Devs said the game is too big for them to spoil it (obvious spoilers from beginning of the game) but they think there is so much to do in it, they are sure all the vids will be different showing missions, side quests, exploring, etc.

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