Summary
A fan has uploaded a mod forThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntthat introduces several maps from the originalWitchergame. This project, one of the first to utilize CD Projekt Red’s recently released REDkit modding tools, ports iconic locations intoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
TheWitchervideogame series offers a gripping journey through the world of Geralt of Rivia, a skilled monster hunter known as a Witcher. InThe Witcher 1, players are introduced to Geralt as he navigates through political intrigue and battles supernatural forces in the Northern Kingdoms. Subsequently,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntelevated the franchisewith its vast open-world setting, immersive storytelling, and morally ambiguous choices. Both games, while distinct in their gameplay and scope, left an important mark on the gaming landscape.
NexusMods userAngryCatsteruploaded a mod forThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntthat introduces ported locations such as Vizima dike, Temple quarter, Trade quarter, and Old Vizima fromThe Witcher 1into the game. The mod recreates these familiar environments using the advanced graphics and improved textures ofThe Witcher 3. This results in a more vibrant and realistic rendition of the original locations, enhancing the overall aesthetic with better lighting, textures, and atmosphere while maintaining the nostalgic essence of the original scenarios, offering a modest alternative for players eagerly awaitingthe officialWitcher 1remake.
The Witcher 3 Mod Demo Video Showcasing Witcher 1 Locations
The mod’s creation was made possible by the release of theREDkit modding tools forThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunton May 21. These powerful tools, available for free to all PC players who own the game on Steam, GOG, or the Epic Games Store, enable users to create new quests, characters, animations, and even entire story lines. CD Projekt Red also launched a Steam Workshop beta, allowing players to share and access mods created with REDkit.
Despite the appealing visuals, AngryCatster notes that the mod does have some imperfections due to the straightforward porting process. Players might encounter issues such as falling out of bounds, unusual geometry, and basic material textures without advanced PBR maps. Additionally, terrain textures may appear incorrect. Installation involves downloading RedKit, placing the mod in the project’s directory, and navigating through some potential crashes during the loading process.
Announced under the codenameCanis Majoris, the official remake ofThe Witcher 1promises significant visual and gameplay enhancements using Unreal Engine 5. The project aims to modernize the experience,adopting an open-world structure similar toThe Witcher 3, and revising outdated elements while potentially reworking the original voice acting and dialogue. Although it’s still in its early stages, with a likely release date several years away, players can at least indulge in walking through some of its scenarios by trying out AngryCatster’s mod.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.PLAY AS A HIGHLY TRAINED MONSTER SLAYER FOR HIRETrained from early childhood and mutated to gain superhuman skills, strength, and reflexes, witchers are a counterbalance to the monster-infested world in which they live.Gruesomely destroy foes as a professional monster hunter armed with a range of upgradeable weapons, mutating potions, and combat magic. Hunt down a wide variety of exotic monsters, from savage beasts prowling mountain passes to cunning supernatural predators lurking in the shadowy back alleys of densely populated cities. Invest your rewards to upgrade your weaponry and buy custom armor, or spend them on horse races, card games, fist fighting, and other pleasures life brings.EXPLORE A MORALLY AMBIGUOUS FANTASY OPEN WORLDBuilt for endless adventure, the massive open world of The Witcher sets new standards in terms of size, depth, and complexity. Traverse a fantastical open world: explore forgotten ruins, caves, and shipwrecks, trade with merchants and dwarven smiths in cities, and hunt across the open plains, mountains, and seas. Deal with treasonous generals, devious witches, and corrupt royalty to provide dark and dangerous services. Make choices that go beyond good & evil, and face their far-reaching consequences.
