Hold on to your swords, Witcher fans, because The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is breaking the mold after eight years with the announcement of its official mod editor! In a surprising twist, CD Projekt revealed that modding tools for The Witcher 3 will be unleashed in 2024, opening up a realm of possibilities for the game’s dedicated community.
The official announcement, shared via the game’s Twitter account, declares, “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. Stay tuned — we’ll have more to share next year!”
What makes this revelation particularly intriguing is that The Witcher 3 is no spring chicken—it’s been around for eight years. Despite its age, the game has received a recent next-gen makeover, but introducing full-fledged modding support at this stage is a game-changer.
Surprisingly, The Witcher 3 already boasts an active modding community, with a variety of impressive mods, including extensive quest modifications and even quirky ones like Geralt hitting the slopes on a snowboard, as pointed out by PC Gamer’s Joshua Wolens. Yet, the impending official mod editor suggests that CD Projekt Red is ready to take modding for The Witcher 3 to the next level.
The move may be propelled by the existing modding community, as crafting complex quest mods can be a formidable challenge without proper tools. With the official mod editor, the floodgates are expected to open, offering players new and innovative ways to engage with the game.
Looking ahead, Witcher enthusiasts might witness the emergence of mods on par with expansive experiences like Fallout 4’s The Fen’s Sheriff Department or Skyrim’s Warden of the Coast. The prospect of unofficial remakes of other Witcher games, akin to projects like Skyblivion, is also on the table.
While the success of these future mods hinges on the effectiveness of the tools provided, one thing is certain: where there are modders, there’s bound to be creativity. Whether it’s crafting intricate storylines or inserting unexpected elements like Thomas the Tank Engine, the possibilities are as vast as the open world of The Witcher 3.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time CD Projekt Red has embraced modding support post-release. Last year, they introduced REDmod for Cyberpunk: 2077, demonstrating a continued commitment to enhancing player experiences long after a game’s initial launch. If this trend continues, it could become a defining feature for CD Projekt Red, much like Bethesda’s enduring success with mod support. Only time will tell if this move becomes the new normal for CD Projekt Red, but for now, Witcher fans have something truly exciting to look forward to in 2024.
