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As Geralt investigates a king’s murder, political choices redirect the story while tactical fights demand preparation.
Released 16 Apr 2012
Choose a Faction’s Path
Prepare Potions Before Battles
Set Traps and Bombs
A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
Developed by CD PROJEKT RED · Published by CD PROJEKT RED, 1C-SoftClub









You play as Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter drawn into a political crisis after a king is murdered and Geralt is suspected. His search for the real killer leads through conflicts among kingdoms and competing factions.
Explore distinct areas, talk with characters, investigate events, and take on main and side quests. Decisions can change relationships and outcomes, and a pivotal choice sends the story down one of two substantially different paths.
Combat combines sword attacks and dodges with magic, bombs, traps, and prepared potions. Develop Geralt’s abilities, craft equipment, and manage resources; the Enhanced Edition also includes an arena mode with waves of enemies, a tutorial, and a harder Dark Mode.
In this helpfulness-selected sample, players repeatedly praise the politically driven story, its consequential branching routes, and its memorable characters. Many also appreciate the atmosphere, dialogue, and music. Combat is more divisive: some enjoy its tactical preparation, while others find the controls and fights clunky or punishing.





| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 52 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 88/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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