Witcher 3 Breaks Sales Records 8 Years Post-Release

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling over 50 million units since its release. It stands as the most successful game ever launched by CD Projekt Red, having established itself as one of the best single-player RPG experiences in 2015. Its triumph cements it as one of the most successful games of the past decade.

Despite some bugginess in their previous releases, CD Projekt Red achieved a noteworthy level of success with The Witcher 1 and 2. However, they truly struck gold with their third installment. By ambitiously creating an expansive open-world game, the developers created a 100-hour behemoth with an enthralling storyline and numerous unforgettable quests. The Witcher 3 surpassed six million sales in the first six weeks alone. Remarkably, the game continued to maintain its sales momentum over time and remained a popular title, thanks to its expansions and numerous free DLCs containing smaller missions.

The Witcher 3 continues to be a commercial hit, having sold more than 50 million copies to date. What's even more impressive is that the game is still going strong, even eight years after its initial release. With the developer announcing 40 million units sold just a year ago, it's clear that the game has managed to attract an additional 10 million fans within a single year.

One possible reason for the game's ongoing success could be attributed to the continuous updates that the game has been receiving. The latest update for the next-gen version of the title has addressed performance issues and has further enhanced the game's already impressive visuals through the use of ray tracing. Another contributing factor to the game's recent surge in popularity could be the widely successful adaptation by Netflix. With two seasons already under its belt, the series has introduced countless more individuals to the rich and immersive universe of The Witcher.

Players are showing no signs of losing interest in The Witcher 3, despite it being a single-player game with limited content once completed. Some gamers have even managed to keep the game fresh by finding new ways to enjoy it. A prime example of this is a player who has spent a staggering 4,450 hours playing The Witcher 3, with a significant portion of that time being dedicated to playing Gwent, the in-game card game. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.