Update, 5/07/2024:
Last year, CD Projekt Red announced it was working on a mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to hit PC sometime this year for free. Now, we know exactly when: May 21, 2024. That means we’re just a few weeks away from The Witcher 3 REDkit, “an extensive mod editor based on the game’s engine,” being released to players around the world.
CD Projekt Red announced this today on X (formerly Twitter), reminding players it will be free for everyone who owns The Witcher 3 on PC.
Mark your calendars — The Witcher 3 REDkit, an extensive mod editor based on the game’s engine, releases on May 21st, 2024! ⚙
It will be available for free for everyone who owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC.
Wishlist on @Steam, @GOGcom or @EpicGames:
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If you don’t own The Witcher 3 on PC yet but want to mod the game using this REDkit, you can purchase the game on Steam, GOG, or the Epic Games Store.
The original story continues below…
Original story, 11/15/2023:
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re working on a mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! ⚔️
It will allow you to create your own experiences in the game by making something completely new or editing existing quests and content. We’re planning on releasing it for free in 2024.… pic.twitter.com/e2kvXRqegZ
Notably, CDPR says this mod editor for The Witcher 3 will allow players to create their own experiences in the game, meaning people can develop their own fantasy adventures starring everyone’s favorite monster hunter. In a reply on Twitter, the official account confirms this mod editor will only be coming to PC.
Do you have any plans to use the mod editor coming to The Witcher 3 next year? Let us know in the comments below!
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