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The Witcher 3

The Witcher 3 is the third major instalment in the Witcher series. In this game, players once again take up the mantle of Geralt, a monster hunter who roams the open world taking on contracts. For this entry, the major plot follows the disappearance of Ciri, Geralt's ward, and his attempts to find her.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Franchise
The Witcher
Released
May 19, 2015
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
Publisher(s)
CD Projekt Red
Genre(s)
RPG , Action , Adventure
Engine
REDengine 3
ESRB
M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
Expansions
The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone , The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
How Long To Beat
52 Hours

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