The Witcher 3

[DarthSkywalker]

I love the cinematic trailers.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Found out I'll be getting a free copy of the Witcher for ps4. So, I got that going for me

 

[X Knight]

Found out I'll be getting a free copy of the Witcher for ps4. So, I got that going for me

wow!! lucky you!!

 

[Thundercrack85]

This really does feel like the first palpably next gen game I have seen.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

This really does feel like the first palpably next gen game I have seen.

Iv been saying that since the first video they released. I stand by my statement that "next gen" doesn't arrive until The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is out.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

wow!! lucky you!!

Hah yea I was pretty stoked to find out. I'm not sure what I'll do with it at the moment. I'm planning on getting the CE for the X1, but at the same time id like to get the game digitally. So maybe I'll just trade my free ps4 copy in towards some ms currency so I can download the game.

 

[Iceman]

I love the cinematic trailers.

The Witcher cinematic intros are some of the best in gaming and I have a feeling this one will blow the previous 2 away.

 

[sef]

The Trail opening cinematic:

 

[zenith16]

sweet

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Ugh. I wanna watch it, but no, I'm gonna wait until the game is running on my system. C'mon Feb!!!!

 

[X Knight]

The Trail opening cinematic:

and ooh!! a raven!!

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Don't mess with Yennefer.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Don't mess with Yennefer.

I think she wants Geralt to mess with her.: cwink:

 

[Iceman]

Nice, those are great cut-scene graphics. This game is gonna rule.

 

[TheVileOne]

I wonder what type of banter Yennefer and Triss will have.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

I wonder what type of banter Yennefer and Triss will have.

I hope the player gets plenty of options with that whole situation. Still holding out for some bit of hope that us 360 users are able to either carry our old saves over or that this game allows us to make the choices we did in the last game. I'd like to see my relationship with Triss carry over to this game.

 

[TheVileOne]

thing is, in the books, Yennefer is like his one true love.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I have read the books, and still don't care. I want my Triss. Video game Triss is more then a bit different from book Triss anyways.

 

[TheVileOne]

Always a sucker for a redhead

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Yeah, they did a great job with Triss' character progression. She's really matured from the novels.

I think I'm leaning toward Yen, just because of how deep that relationship runs. But, the fact that I won't decide until I have to, in game, is a testament to how well CDPR has handled Triss.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Always a sucker for a redhead

Damn straight. t:

 

[ProjectPat2280]

thing is, in the books, Yennefer is like his one true love.

Yea and that was even made fairly clear in the game, Geralt just didnt know that. I just really liked Triss from my time with Witcher 2 and Id hope the following game would let me continue that. I also think that would make for a cool problem for Geralt to have. You've got one girl that is like his "soul mate" so to speak and another whom he deeply cares about and is with currently. If anyone can do that type of story well, its CDPR.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Witcher 3 to receive 16 free packages of DLC.

"As gamers, we nowadays have to hold on tight to our wallets, as surprisingly right after release, lots of tiny pieces of tempting content materialize with a steep price tag attached," said Iwiński. "Haven’t we just paid a lot of cash for a brand new game?

"As CD PROJEKT RED, we strongly believe this is not the way it should work and, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we have decided to do it differently. Cutting to the chase, everyone who buys Wild Hunt will receive 16 specially prepared DLCs absolutely for free, regardless of platform. You don’t have to pre-order, you don’t have to buy any special edition to get them -- if you own a copy of Wild Hunt, they’re yours. This is our way of saying thank you for buying our game."

On February 25th, players will be able to download the two pieces of DLC: the 'Temerian Armour Set', which includes horse armour, and a 'Beard and Hairstyle Set' for Geralt. After this date, a DLC bundle – each containing two components – will be released every week for free.

 

[sef]

Suck it, ALL other publishers/developers:

Open Letter from Marcin Iwiński, co-founder and Joint CEO of CD PROJEKT RED.

"We love games. We love collecting them, playing them, and everything connected to that experience. Every time we reach out for a new release, we expect to be taken care of. We expect support if we encounter any problems, we love updates constantly improving the experience, and we feel really special when we receive free content that gives us more than we initially paid for. It doesn’t have to be huge, it can be an awesome skin for a character, or an extra sword, or armor.

Unfortunately this treatment is quite rare these days. As gamers, we nowadays have to hold on tight to our wallets, as surprisingly right after release, lots of tiny pieces of tempting content materialize with a steep price tag attached. Haven’t we just paid a lot of cash for a brand new game?

As CD PROJEKT RED, we strongly believe this is not the way it should work and, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we have decided to do it differently. Cutting to the chase, everyone who buys Wild Hunt will receive 16 specially prepared DLCs absolutely for free, regardless of platform. You don’t have to pre-order, you don’t have to buy any special edition to get them -- if you own a copy of Wild Hunt, they’re yours. This is our way of saying thank you for buying our game."

Regards,
Marcin


The FREE DLC program for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt consists of 16 entirely free DLCs, that will be available for every gamer owning a copy of Wild Hunt, for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PC, and PlayStation®4, and is applicable to all versions (digital or physical, standard or Collector’s).

On February 25th we will release the first bundle of DLCs (2 of the planned 16) -- the Temerian Armor Set (horse armor included) and a Beard and Hairstyle Set for Geralt, the game’s protagonist. After this date, a DLC bundle consisting of two DLCs will be published every week, entirely for free. Gamers are entitled to the free DLC regardless of obtaining the game via pre-order or after launch. Instructions on how to obtain DLCs on specific platforms will be provided at a later date.

For additional details about the 16 FREE DLC program, please refer to the below Q&A

Q: What do I have to do to receive the 16 free DLCs?
A: The only thing you need to do to receive the 16 DLCs is purchase The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. All of the DLCs will be available for free on every platform (i.e. Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4).

Q: Do I have to pre-order to get the free DLCs?
A: No, each piece of content will be available for download regardless of you buying the game before or after launch on February 24th, 2015.

Q: I have the standard version of the game (i.e. not the Collector’s Edition). Do I still get the free DLCs?
A: Yes. You get the 16 DLCs regardless of the version of the game you bought (i.e. standard or Collector's, digital or physical).

Q: What’s the plan? When can I expect the DLCs to be released?
A: The plan is to release a new DLC bundle (each bundle contains two DLCs) on a weekly basis, following the game’s launch February 24th, 2015. The first DLC bundle will be released the next day on February 25th. The next bundle will be available for download a week after that, on March 4th, the next on March 11th, and so on. The first bundle will contain the Temerian Armor Set and a Beard and Hairstyle Set for Geralt. The second bundle will contain an additional quest and an alternative look for one of the game’s main characters -- Yennefer of Vengerberg.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available for pre-order at buy.thewitcher.com.

 

[eternalinferno]

That's just awesome. I wish more developers would follow suit.