The Witcher 3’s 10-Year Anniversary Sparks Celebration—and Scalpers
It’s hard to believe, but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt just hit its 10-year milestone, and to mark the occasion, Microsoft dropped a slick special-edition Xbox controller inspired by the game.
Back when it launched in 2015, The Witcher 3 didn’t just level up the franchise—it catapulted it into full pop culture status.
Sure, the books and earlier games had a following, but this game turned The Witcher into a global phenomenon.
Fast forward to now, and the franchise has only grown. There’s the hit Netflix series (currently wrapping up its fifth season), a handful of comic books, animated spin-offs, and now, an upcoming sequel that fans have been waiting years for.
Announced at the 2024 Game Awards, The Witcher 4 is officially in development—and people are hyped.
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Special-Edition Controller Sells Out in Seconds
Despite being a decade old, The Witcher 3 is clearly still in demand. That limited-edition controller? Gone almost instantly. Unfortunately, scalpers seemed to scoop up a bunch, which isn’t surprising but still super frustrating for fans who actually wanted one for their own collection.
It’s a familiar story with limited-run gaming gear, but it also speaks volumes about how beloved this game remains.
For those lucky enough to grab one, the controller’s a cool nod to The Witcher 3’s legacy—and maybe even a subtle sign of what’s to come.
Could The Witcher 4 get a similar special-edition treatment? We sure hope so.
The Witcher 4 Could Arrive Alongside Next-Gen Consoles
The excitement around The Witcher 4 isn’t just about the game itself—it’s also about the timing.
CD Projekt Red has already confirmed the game won’t launch before the end of 2026, and there’s been a lot of buzz about new Xbox and PlayStation consoles potentially dropping in 2027 or 2028.
If that lines up, The Witcher 4 could be a major launch title, and you better believe Sony or Microsoft would want in on a console bundle.
Think about it: themed consoles, custom controllers, maybe even collector’s boxes.
The possibilities are endless, and the demand is clearly there. After all, The Witcher 3 still pulls in new players today—there’s a whole new wave of fans ready for what’s next.
What We Know About The Witcher 4 So Far
CD Projekt Red is keeping most of the details under wraps, but here’s what we do know:
- Ciri is stepping into the spotlight as the new main character.
- Geralt will be back, but not in a lead role.
- It’s still unknown which other familiar faces from The Witcher 3 will return.
The reveal trailer teased a darker, more intense story, and while the official plot is still under wraps, it’s clear the next game is aiming to kick off a whole new era for the franchise.
So even though it might be a few years before we’re diving into The Witcher 4, there’s plenty to be excited about right now.
A sold-out controller, a legendary game turning 10, and a new chapter just on the horizon? Sounds like the perfect time to be a Witcher fan.
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