RPG · May 18, 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) scores 96% positive on Steam from 835.3k reviews, 93 Metacritic, developed by CD PROJEKT RED.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is a RPG title from CD PROJEKT RED available on Windows. The title carries a 96% Steam positive rating across 835.3k reviews, a 93/100 Metacritic score, and 15.9k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the RPG category.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 18, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Base price | $3.99 -90% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 22 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · http://en.cdprojektred.com/contact-support/ |
Release timeline
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched on May 18, 2015.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by CD PROJEKT RED.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Content notes
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt contains strong language, intense violence, blood and gore, as well as nudity and sexual material.
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 96% positive across 835.3k reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.
801.9k positive · 33.4k negative
Critic consensus (Metacritic)
Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 93/100 score.
User score
Metacritic user score stands at 9.4/10.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 797.9k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 15.9k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Press quotes
“ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVER MADE” 10/10 – GameSpot “AMAZING” 9.3/10 – IGN “ONE OF THE BEST RPGs EVER MADE” 9.8/10 – Game Trailers
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- RPG
Community tag consensus
- Open World · 12.8k
- RPG · 10.8k
- Story Rich · 10.0k
- Atmospheric · 6.9k
- Mature · 6.8k
- Fantasy · 6.6k
- Adventure · 6.5k
- Singleplayer · 6.3k
- Nudity · 6.1k
- Choices Matter · 5.8k
- Great Soundtrack · 4.7k
- Third Person · 4.7k
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 58 hours, with a median of 15 hours — a substantial (40–100 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 10 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 78 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Arabic, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil.
Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish – Latin America.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released on May 18, 2015 by CD PROJEKT RED.
Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt worth playing?
Based on 835.3k Steam reviews, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt holds a 96% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt support?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt runs natively on Windows.
How much does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cost?
Base price on Steam is $3.99 (before seasonal discounts).
What Metacritic score did The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt receive?
Critics rated The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 93/100 on Metacritic.