Witcher III : PT III : Blood and Winos

[tarheelhockey]

Finally am giving this one a go. Any do’s and dont’s for a beginner?

If you see a Gwent card (that isn't ridiculously weak) go ahead and buy it. Gwent is fun, and it's the fastest way to make money when you really need it immediately.

Don't underestimate the importance of alchemy. When I first started, I assumed I would need to find a full set of ingredients every time I wanted to craft items... it took a while to figure out they automatically regenerate. Bombs, oils, potions can make a massive difference against otherwise-difficult enemies. Check in with every merchant and herbalist until you find the ingredients (or stumble across them) for useful items and craft them early so they can tip the balance in as many fights as possible. For this reason, it's important to loot crates and check merchants for recipes.

Just a simple thing, but once you have a crossbow don't be afraid to go swimming. One shot from the crossbow kills a Drowner underwater, and the quick-shot is accurate enough to usually hit them in one or two tries. The idea of swimming in a pool of Drowners seemed terrifying until I realized how easy they are to kill.

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

Just played this game for the first time last month. I spent 60 hours in the first 2 areas looting everything, and exploring all the ? Marks and side quests. I never knew how good this game was plus I wasted time just outside of Novigrad just to listen to the peaceful music... like hear this.

 

[Desdichado93]

CD Project Red will release a "next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt!"

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to the next generation!

We’re working on the next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt!

Developed to take advantage of the most powerful gaming hardware, the next-gen edition of the game will feature a range of visual and technical improvements — including ray tracing and faster loading times — across the base game, both expansions, and all extra content.

The next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will release as a standalone purchase for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, as well as a free update for everyone who already owns the game on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Official Website

 

[aleshemsky83]

I hope they update the grass. It's aged incredibly badly imo.

 

[robertmac43]

That sounds nice but by the time it's out I'll likely be done going through this game. Mid way through my second play through at the moment..

 

[Beau Knows]

That sounds nice but by the time it's out I'll likely be done going through this game. Mid way through my second play through at the moment..

As big a hit as The Witcher 3 was, I think they expect Cyberpunk 2077 to be a step up in terms of mainstream success. That game could introduce a lot of new players to CD Projekt Red's games, so having the ability to play The Witcher 3 with the latest enhancements could be a good way to get new players into that series.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Time for a 4th playthrough and first on PC when those upgrades come out. It'll be perfect timing, as I'll probably be done with Cyberpunk when it comes out, and then after TR3, CP DLC will probably be coming out.

 

[GreytWun]

I wish I read this thread earlier. I made the mistake of doing a bunch of side quests and Witcher contracts early in the game ( My OCD couldnt take the ? marks everywhere lol).

I was way higher than the main quests and was easily beating them. I was hoping that the main quests levelled to what level you were at the time of accepting the quests.

oh well thoroughly enjoyed the game and not sure why I waited this long to play it.

 

[tacogeoff]

picked it up for my switch lite for those slow winter days at work that are coming. cant wait to replay it on a handheld.

 

[Prairie Habs]

Any word on when the next gen remaster will be out? It would be cool if it came out around the time the show is back, but as far as I know that doesn't have a date yet either.

 

[Desdichado93]

Any word on when the next gen remaster will be out? It would be cool if it came out around the time the show is back, but as far as I know that doesn't have a date yet either.

I'm not sure, but remember seeing early next year somewhere but nothing official AFAIK.