The Witcher 3 Surpasses 65 Million Sales and Climbs the All-Time Charts
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surpassed 65 million lifetime sales, securing the eighth spot on the all-time bestselling games list and paving the way for a massive new expansion called Songs of the Past.
CD Projekt Red has shared a massive milestone for its modern classic, announcing that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has officially crossed 65 million copies sold worldwide. According to reporting by Polygon, this achievement places the open world epic at number eight on the all time bestselling video game list, officially pushing it past Skyrim and just ahead of the original Super Mario Bros. It is an extraordinary feat for a game that originally launched over a decade ago, proving that strong word of mouth, cross-generation upgrades, and deep player loyalty can turn a single release into a permanent fixture of the gaming landscape.
The sales milestone helps explain why the studio is returning to the continent with a brand new expansion called Songs of the Past. During a recent anniversary livestream, social media manager Laura Beitzel noted that the upcoming add-on will match the scope of the massive Blood and Wine expansion, which typically takes players nearly thirty hours to complete. Better yet, card sharks can rejoice because the expansion will introduce a fresh batch of cards to Gwent, breathing new life into the beloved minigame.
Beyond returning to Geralt's world, the studio is juggling a massive slate of upcoming projects. Developers are currently co-developing the expansion alongside Fool’s Theory while simultaneously building The Witcher 4, a full remake of the original game, and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. For a community that treats single player narrative adventures as essential social and entertainment hubs, CD Projekt Red is setting the stage for a very busy few years ahead.
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Original article: Polygon