Update, 5/07/2024:
Last year, CD Projekt Red announced that it was working on a mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , which is set to hit PC for free sometime this year. Now, we know exactly when: May 21, 2024. That means we’re just a few weeks away from The Witcher 3 REDkit, “an extensive mod editor based on the game’s engine,” being released to players around the world.
CD Projekt Red announced it today on X (formerly Twitter), reminding players that it will be free for anyone who owns The Witcher 3 on PC.
Mark your calendars — The Witcher 3 REDkit, an extensive mod editor based on the game’s engine, is releasing on May 21, 2024! ⚙
It will be available for free to anyone who owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Wish list on @Steam, @GOGcom or @EpicGames:
— The Witcher (@witchergame) May 7, 2024
If you don’t yet own The Witcher 3 on PC but want to mod the game using this REDkit, you can purchase the game on Steam, GOG, or the Epic Games Store.
Original story continues below…
Original story, 11/15/2023:
It’s been a big year for Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer CD Projekt Red. It released Phantom Liberty, the first and only expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, debuted its soundtrack on streaming services, revealed plans for a live-action cyberpunk project, and just this week, received four Game Awards 2023 nominations. . Now, CDPR has announced. It’s working on a mod editor for Witcher 3 that will hit PC for free sometime next year.
“We’re very excited to announce that we’re working on a mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” reads a tweet from The Witcher’s official Twitter account. “It will allow you to create your own experiences by creating something completely new in the game or modifying existing quests and content. We plan to release it for free in 2024. Stay tuned – we have There will be more to share next year.”
We are very happy to announce that we are working on an advanced editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! ⚔️
This will allow you to create your own in-game experiences by creating something entirely new or modifying existing quests and content. We are planning to release it for free in 2024.… pic.twitter.com/e2kvXRqegZ
— The Witcher (@witchergame) November 15, 2023
Notably, CDPR says that this mod editor for The Witcher 3 will allow players to create their own experiences in the game, meaning people can create their own fantasy adventures featuring everyone’s favorite characters. Added Monster Hunter. In a reply on Twitter, the official account confirms that this mod editor will only come to PC.
If you haven’t played The Witcher 3 yet, you should and you can read about why here. Informant in the game The Witcher 3 Review
Read on to learn more about CDPR Informant in the game Review Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and then check out this feature on how the team behind Phantom Liberty created their own spy thriller soundtrack.
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