Witcher 3 + details leaked!! (Updated with Trailer)

[Norrdicus]

Wonder if they'll up the graphics again from TW2. PC hardware'll have moved forward enough by 2014, so hopefully. Game looked amazing, and having it look even better would be incredible.

Oh they have improved. In fact they explicitly say that these screenshots on GameInformer are done using the old engine, and RED engine 3.0 is going to look much better than what we're seeing now.

We'll probably see more of RED engine 3.0 during the official reveal, but don't quote me on that

 

[Eduku]

Massively hyped for this. With Geralt having his full memory back, it will be nice to finally see him as his own fully realised character with a full personal storyline instead of the sword for hire with no memory going from politician to politician.

Wonder if they'll up the graphics again from TW2. PC hardware'll have moved forward enough by 2014, so hopefully. Game looked amazing, and having it look even better would be incredible.

Oh they have improved. In fact they explicitly say that these screenshots on GameInformer are done using the old engine, and RED engine 3.0 is going to look much better than what we're seeing now.

We'll probably see more of RED engine 3.0 during the official reveal, but don't quote me on that

Yeah, even stuff like dynamic weather and fully modelled volumetric clouds sounds pretty incredible.

 

[Anathrax]

As long as it isn't showered in cleavage and nudity. I know it's supposed to be a mature game but that made it feel childish.

Edit: Can I mention that he somewhat resembles Gerald Butler?

 

[sanquin]

Sound like they're going into a more skyrim-like open world for Witcher 3, but trying to keep your actions having MAJOR impact on the world and events in as well. Which I personally really like. It's one of the few times I think that a game won't be worse off when changing one of it's core workings. (like going from linear to open world) At first I thought might not be buying Witcher 3, as even though I really loved 1 and 2, they were just...missing 'something' for me. But now I'm fully interested again.

 

[lechat]

sounds like they addressed some of the issues i had with the game
really hope i can get into this one, the last 2 games i could only manage a couple hours before i got bored

 

[Mr_Spanky]

Annnnd I just creamed my pants. After Witcher 1 and 2 Im going to have a struggle keeping my expectations within reasonable limits. Cross my fingers for 2014.

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

The hype is too strong. I hate when that happens. Now I can't enjoy any other game because they pale in comparison with expectations I have for this one.

 

[Joccaren]

Wonder if they'll up the graphics again from TW2. PC hardware'll have moved forward enough by 2014, so hopefully. Game looked amazing, and having it look even better would be incredible.

Oh they have improved. In fact they explicitly say that these screenshots on GameInformer are done using the old engine, and RED engine 3.0 is going to look much better than what we're seeing now.

We'll probably see more of RED engine 3.0 during the official reveal, but don't quote me on that

What I doubt will happen but would be amazing to see is graphics on the level of the Extended Edition TW2 intro cutscene. Especially the ship shattering done on something 'cause it just looks amazing.
Sadly I don't think we're quite there yet. We've probably got the engines, and graphics cards powerful enough to do it, but it'd still take a fair bit of work and definite optimization more than its worth.
Looking forward to seeing what they do come up with for the graphics though. Should be very interesting.

 

[Anathrax]

As long as it isn't showered in cleavage and nudity. I know it's supposed to be a mature game but that made it feel childish.

Every single thread is doomed to have a comment on the sex in Witcher games, huh? And the comments are doomed to be wrong. An optional and minor element taken from the books does not dampen the maturity of the games.

Was simply a personal opinion. If it's optional I'm fine with it. If it's shoved in my face and is present everywhere I can't enjoy it. I've watched a friend play the witcher for a while, and I've seen the Angry Joe review, so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[hazabaza1]

Hmm. Cool.
I should finish the second one some time.

 

[mateushac]

I can't help but feel they're only shoving in the "open world" thing in order to appeal to a broader audience. I know... I don't wanna be THAT guy, but I can't see why they'd shift the gameplay so much if they wish to keep the series' focus on storytelling.
Please, CDPR, as a fan I beg you not to do this unless it's really what you think is best for the artistic integrity of the series.

 

[Robetid]

This sounds a lot like what Two Worlds was supposed to be, but in a series I already love. Time to get ready to dust off TW1&2 later this year.

 

[blackdwarf]

Looking forward to this. Do have to get a proper PC for it. WI2 did play on my laptop even on high, but the framerate was below average and if this game will be better, i would be surprised if it could handle it.

 

[Anathrax]

As long as it isn't showered in cleavage and nudity. I know it's supposed to be a mature game but that made it feel childish.

Every single thread is doomed to have a comment on the sex in Witcher games, huh? And the comments are doomed to be wrong. An optional and minor element taken from the books does not dampen the maturity of the games.

Was simply a personal opinion. If it's optional I'm fine with it. If it's shoved in my face and is present everywhere I can't enjoy it. I've watched a friend play the witcher for a while, and I've seen the Angry Joe review, so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

The character of Geralt is established to be handsome and please the ladies. So it's natural in that regard. But besides that, the romantic encounters in The Witcher 2 are one forced one at the beginning (It's only implied. Geralt wakes up in bed with Triss) and the opportunity to respond to flirty dialogue once in a while, with an obvious dialogue option that leads to the romantic scenes.

So it's not always forced aside from one or two cutscenes? Might be interested...

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

It's a shame it'll be mostly available only on PC... I don't have a PC nearly capable to play this game...

Coming out on "all top-of-the-line" consoles

As in I'm pretty much guaranteed to own SOMETHING that can play this game?
I love you CD Projekt...

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

It's a shame it'll be mostly available only on PC... I don't have a PC nearly capable to play this game...

Coming out on "all top-of-the-line" consoles

As in I'm pretty much guaranteed to own SOMETHING that can play this game?
I love you CD Projekt...

Doubtful. As the game is probably going to be released in 2014 (I say probably because it could be later, not sooner), a top-of-the-line console is a next gen console. I could be wrong. I wouldn't mind being wrong.

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

It's a shame it'll be mostly available only on PC... I don't have a PC nearly capable to play this game...

Coming out on "all top-of-the-line" consoles

As in I'm pretty much guaranteed to own SOMETHING that can play this game?
I love you CD Projekt...

Doubtful. As the game is probably going to be released in 2014 (I say probably because it could be later, not sooner), a top-of-the-line console is a next gen console. I could be wrong. I wouldn't mind being wrong.

I wasn't really talking about currently. I know it will most likely be on a next gen console, but more options means I'm not stuck with choosing the console this game decides to exclusively come out on. Instead I can choose the system I prefer and look forward to being able to purchase this regardless.

 

[Ickorus]

I just PRAY TO GOD they don't have a fast travel like Skyrim... If the scenery is going to be vast and interesting, I don't want to miss it all due to the fast travel...

Peter Molyneux's breadcrumb trail was annoying, however he went in the right idea with that kind of thing.

I'm not a fan of Fast Travel either but I find its impact on me to be minimal, I instead choose to not use it at all except from a town to any location directly along main roads. (I consider that fair, I just pretend that I got a cart ride to those locations)

It'd be nice if games did implement those sorts of features for people like us who don't like fast travel though, so we could see the carts travellng along the main roads and perhaps hitch a ride.

 

[BloatedGuppy]

Everything is sounding and looking pretty dang sweet.

I cant help to be a bit erie when they start talking Open World and Skyrim, in the same way I felt uncomfortable when it was brought into the Dragon Age conversation. Everything doesn't work well in an open world game and I felt that the Witcher so far had done really well with its gated exploration build.

That being said the whole idea of monster hunting seems perfect to the open world setting, so I very interested to see where this ends up.

Unfortunately for those who didn't care for it, Skyrim sold like a billion trillion copies, so everyone is looking at it with green eyed envy. Hopefully doubling the team size and going all-in will help them make the transition to a large open world without sacrificing too much narrative integrity. The Witcher world won't have ES's sandbox "choose your own adventure" quality, so it won't get some of the passes a game like Skyrim does.

For my own part I loved Skyrim and I loved Witcher 2, albeit for very different reasons, so this is like having someone come to the house and tell me I can have all the tacos and ice cream I want. I'm pretty excited. Wary...but excited.

I just PRAY TO GOD they don't have a fast travel like Skyrim... If the scenery is going to be vast and interesting, I don't want to miss it all due to the fast travel...

Then don't fast travel! Fast travel breaks Elder Scrolls games. I just don't use it. The moment I stopped fast traveling was the moment Oblivion and FO3 went from being disappointing punts to completely engrossing experiences.

 

[Norrdicus]

For my own part I loved Skyrim and I loved Witcher 2, albeit for very different reasons, so this is like having someone come to the house and tell me I can have all the tacos and ice cream I want.

Would you like some chocolate with your peanut butter?