The developers of the hit Witcher gaming franchise CD Projekt RED recently have confirmed that they will be remaking the first game of the series. So far, they have revealed that this new remake will have some features similar to the phenomenal Witcher 3.
One of the most acclaimed franchises of CD Projekt RED, the Witcher is based on the novels by Polish fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski. The novels tell the story of a dark fantasy world filled with monsters, demons, and war. The main focus of the plot is Geralt of Rivia, Ciri of Cintra, and Yennefer of Vengerberg.
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The story of the Witcher has been adapted in a variety of media. Among these, the Netflix series and the Games by CD Projekt RED are the most acclaimed ones. The Netflix series also made the headlines in the recent past as the actor, Henry Cavill, who was portraying the role of Geralt, announced his departure from the role.
In the recently revealed third-quarter financial results; CD Projekt RED announced that they are working on a remake of the first Witcher game. It was the first massive game that the developers had worked on, so with this remake, they want to give it a worthy tribute.
Witcher 1 remake is set to be much more like the Wild Hunt
Though the first Witcher game had a linear progression. Also, the devs have hinted the new remake may have an Open-world feature. Much like the critically acclaimed and fan-favorite Witcher 3: the Wild Hunt. The first game was set in the Temerian capital of Vizima, a location briefly visited in the third game.
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The players could only access the royal castle in the third game. But, the entirety of Vizima, its outskirts, and more could be opened up in The Witcher remake. In the original game, all these parts were separated into different levels; hence couldn’t be accessed again after it was completed. However, in the remake, players can walk in and out of the areas just like they did in the Wild Hunt.
Head of the studio, Adam Badowski, said, “The Witcher is where it all started for us, for CD Projekt Red. It was the first game we made, ever, and it was a big moment for us then. Going back to this place and remaking the game for the next generation of gamers to experience it feels just as big, if not bigger,”.
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