The Witcher is a runaway success video game series and television series. Filled with small nuances that add to its enjoyability, it is one of the most immersive current-gen and games, period. It’s set in a land named The Continent, which is based on fantasy, but works in real-time; more on that later.
The Witcher franchise is pervasive in pop culture. Its romantic undertones make it stand out from other open-world games. Including features that were cut in the development stage and the eye-opening age of protagonist Geralt of Rivia, these are ten tiny things you never knew about The Witcher.
10 Spot A Ghost Ship In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The expansiveness of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to amaze us years after its release. One hidden easter egg that has many fans excited appears only once a day in the waters of Skellige for the briefest moment. Many players will log hundreds of hours without spotting this majestic ship. It emerges from underwater and sails into the sky before diving back into the sea. This is one of the many easter eggs found throughout The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
9 The Amount Of Soup In A Pot During A Blood And Wine Quest Is Reflected By The Player’s Dialogue Choices
There is a scene in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that some may find more impressive after learning this fact. In the scene where Geralt is dining with the Spoon Collector, there is a pot of soup. According to a tweet made CD Project Red’s Twitter handle, the amount of soup contained in the pot is reflected by the amount of soup that the player consumes during the dialogue scene. This is a small nuance, but it makes the game more realistic, adding to its immersion.
8 There Was Once Going To Be A Feature Called “Focus Mode.” It Would Allow The Witcher To Target The Insides Of An Enemy
There was once going to be a The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt feature that would allow players to target the insides of enemies. Much like VATS from Fallout, players would be able to inflict extra damage.
It’s clear that the designers at CD Projekt Red have an understanding of human anatomy, much like painter Leonardo da Vinci. Although this feature didn’t make the final cut of the game, it’s comforting to know that upcoming games from CD Projekt Red like Cyberpunk 2077 are in good hands.
7 Some Characters Didn’t Make The Cut
Numerous characters were planned to appear in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt but they were ultimately cut from the game. These characters didn’t make the cut for various reasons. Characters who had a part in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings such as Iorweth and Cirilla Fiona are among the many who didn’t appear.
Vincent Meis is a character who appeared in the first The Witcher game. He was planned to appear in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt but didn’t make it. Vincent is a werewolf who is also the head of the City Guard in Vizima.
6 Geralt’s Beard Grows In Real-Time
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players will notice that the size of Geralt’s beard changes from time to time. This is because of the growth of his beard is influenced by time and traveling to different locations.
The length of his beard won’t grow to a length where it touches the floor. At some point, the growth of Geralt’s beard stops. Also, if you purchased the Beard and Hairstyle DLC, his beard stops growing. This is because the developers decided players might like their beard’s predefined look.
5 You Can Pause The Witcher 3 During Cutscenes
Despite popular belief, it is possible to pause the game during cutscenes in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. To pause the game on PC during cutscenes, the player must press the Windows key to minimize the game. On PlayStation 4, you must hit the PS button to pause the game. It is also possible to pause the game on Xbox One. On Xbox One, you need to press the Xbox button twice to open the dashboard. Why pausing during cutscenes isn’t possible in the vanilla game is a mystery.
4 Eat Psychedelic Mushrooms In The Cave Of Dreams
Playing the Cave of Dreams side quest in Skellige, players will notice several peculiar details. One of the more strange facts about the Cave of Dreams quest involves mushrooms spores that reveal each member of a group’s worst nightmare.
Near the first shrine, there is a body that provides twenty-nine mushrooms when looted. Since the quest involves hallucinations, with various aquatic creatures appearing out of thin air, we can assume that the mushrooms are of the psychedelic kind.
3 Reduce Fall Damage By Rolling
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt isn’t The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Falling from a distance in the game reduces your health points significantly. If you’re one of the many people who are frustrated by this subtle feature, there is a way to reduce fall damage. By hitting the jump button twice, Geralt will roll, which reduces or removes the damage taken from falling. This pro tip works best if you roll just before hitting the ground.
2 Use The Potion Of Clearance To Re-Spec Your Skill Points
There is a unique, helpful potion found in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that can be used to re-spec your skill points. It is called the “Potion of Clearance,” and it can be bought from merchants. With a hefty price tag of 1,000 crowns (100,000 coppers), this item is obtainable for players who are experienced at the game.
For those who don’t want to shell out the money to purchase the Potion of Clearance, there is another way. When starting New Game +, players are automatically given a Potion of Clearance in their inventory.
1 Geralt of Rivia Is Nearly One-Hundred Years Old!
In a The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scene involving a discussion between Geralt of Rivia and Vesemir, Vesemir hints at Geralt of Rivia’s age. Once Geralt of Rivia pokes fun at Vesemir’s elderliness, Vesemir goes on to say, “Do well not to point out my age. You’re near a century-old yourself.” From this little tidbit of information provided in the game, we can say that Geralt of Rivia is in his late eighties or nineties. What does this say about Vesumir’s age?
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