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The Witcher 3 Not a True Open World?

According to one early review, the game is large but not a true open world like Skyrim

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Kal-V34038d ago

Pointless article. basically click-bait. Don't bother

Kal-V34038d ago

Skyrim has to load whenever you enter any building or cave or anywhere that isn't the overworld. Witcher does not. I'm not sure how that makes it inferior to Skyrim.

kingeliran4038d ago

why do people disagree its true its a fact, skyrim has a loading everytime you enter building or a cave, the witcher 3 has loading screens ONLY when your changing regions.

4Sh0w4038d ago (Edited 4038d ago )

lol, Why do some people get so wrapped up in some quasi-super-technical definition?

If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and walks like a duck. Lets just call it a duck whatever it may "truly" be.

The Witcher 3 LOOKS like a Open World Game, it has EVERYTHING an Open World Game should have, and it PLAYS like a Open World Game= The Witcher 3 is an Open World Game so who cares about what it "truly" is.

cmgs4038d ago (Edited 4038d ago )

It's just that the region thing is confusing. It could be like borderlands where several mission areas are more linear and some are locked out but technically every area is accessible, which is most probable, or it gives the doubt that if it is not possible to go everywhere right from start and restricts regions per progression.

joab7774038d ago

Strange cuz other reviews say that it is. And I can almost guarantee you that you are not forced through the main story. I saw huge maps with question marks etc. I doubt you are restricted.

That said, CD Projeckt Red's main story may suffer, as many reviews have pointed out b/c it isn't linear like TW2 was. But side quests are amazing I've read.

Kal-V34037d ago

honestly, while i haven't heard the story, i don't think the main story suffers.I think it's just opinion. The guy from Gametrailers loved the story because it was so grounded and the characters felt believable. he said he read all the Witcher books so im inclined to believe him.

Bigpappy4038d ago

I think comparing and expecting this game to be like Skyrim, in anyway other than size, is a huge mistake. I will be playing this game and only expecting it to be an upgrade to Witcher2. I say upgrade due to the larger size, more freedom and the fact that it is being released on a newer generation of hardware.

Skyrim is a whole different beast from anything on the market. The code used in The Elder Scrolls and in Fall-out games, is old code the matures with Morrowind, but has had options added or removed with each release. It took decades to build in all the nuances. No developer has enough staff to pull of and equivalent in 2 to 3 years.

AnotherProGamer4038d ago

the article calls Skyrim a sandbox but its not, many things in the world you can't change

a true sandbox RPG is Dues Ex, ever choice you make changes the outcome of the situation and gives you multiple ways of doing objectives

Yukicore4038d ago (Edited 4038d ago )

Never been in a sand box in childhood, I see. Sandbox is EXACTLY what is sounds like, you use your environment to build shit, and you destroy shit others have built, and you are free to do as you wish with the sand, and all the toys mommy throws at ya.

It's that simple

AnotherProGamer4037d ago

And you can't do any of that in Skyrim

Yukicore4036d ago

@AnotherProGamer
Well I believe it's called sand-box because you have a certain area, where you can freely roam around and play with the things developers have thrown into the world for you to play with.
It doesn't mean that there are no restrictions, there are always restrictions.

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Snookies124038d ago

Who cares if it has 'zones'. They're massive areas, and it helps concentrate a lot of content into each and every one of them. Rather than trying to spread them all across a completely open environment.

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The actor who portrayed Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher series of games has died

Alexander Morton, the Scottish actor probably best known for starring in British comedy drama Monarch of the Glen - but known to me for being the hilariously foul-mouthed dwarf Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2 and The Witcher 3 - has died aged 81.

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Xbox Only Made Up 10% of CD Projekt’s Total Sales in 2025

The latest revenue report from CD Projekt Group shows Xbox only made up 10% of sales for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 in 2025.

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Kyizen72d ago

Cause they play NBA2k26, COD and gamepass

Fishy Fingers72d ago (Edited 72d ago )

3x less sales than Playstation.
3x less consoles sold than Playstation.

Per captita, it averages out that the same number of users are buying CDP games regardless of platform, no?

Bathyj71d ago

The exact same or possibly more because a series S, initial investment and effort to Port to Xbox consoles for a third of the return.

Simply not worth it

LMGk71d ago

“ Simply not worth it”

And yet, basically every game comes to Xbox.

NotoriousWhiz71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

A third is a pretty big number to be honest. Like would you rather make 15 million or 20 million? That's the difference that a third makes.

GamingSinceForever72d ago

Hey it’s ok. They are really impressed with XBOx’s new CEO so exclusivity is on the way. 😂

Loktai72d ago

Ok but I mean be logical ... modern PC, Switch, PS4 PS5 then you have XBOX, of all of those XBOX is probably only 10 percent... I mean, what do you expect? 10 percent increase in sales is still nothing to sneeze at, remember - this is CD projekt red and they sell a lot of software. 10 percent of their sales is probably what most studios DREAM of selling .... just playing devils advocate..... its easy to say LOL haha XBOX.... but.. I mean we know what it is at this point. I havent bought on since my xbox one X and before that I only used other peoples xboxes since the OG XBOX and stick with PC and Playstation and switch OLED, but .. I mean.... theres nothing WRONG with an xbox considering its just not the best - but they work fine. make no mistake.

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Rumor: The Witcher 3 Will Get a New DLC in 2026

According to Polish podcasters Rock and Boris, CD Projekt RED is reportedly planning a third DLC for The Witcher 3, set to release in 2026.

jznrpg353d ago

Sign me up. I haven’t played it since it released on PS4 so I could go for another run with a new DLC.

M3talDiamond353d ago

Day 1 but Please release a PS5 Pro patch also

repsahj353d ago (Edited 353d ago )

Please include a free Switch 2 upgrade for the switch 1 versions!

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