Does something bother you about The Witcher 3? Would you have done something differently or do you think you could do it better? Now you can let your imagination run wild: the official mod editor is now available to everyone.
Update as of May 23, 2024: The tests seem to have gone well, so the official mod editor for The Witcher 3 is now available for anyone who wants to contribute something to The Witcher 3. You can download REDkit for free on Steam if you own the original game (view now on Steam).
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Original article from May 1, 2024:
The Witcher 3: Take on the role of a developer
The official mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has recently become available on Steam. If you're interested in testing the program, now might be your chance. Register on Steam for the trial period. Access will be rolled out gradually before full access for all players is expected later this year. However, an exact date has not yet been announced (view it now on Steam).
REDkit, the tool used by the game's developers, offers “almost limitless freedom when modding.” Create new quests, characters, animations and more to make the game “even more exciting and fun for everyone,” according to the developer and publisher.
CD Projekt RED emphasizes that REDkit currently only for PC users is available, both for creating and installing the created mods.
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The Witcher 3 received a major upgrade for current-gen some time ago:
Fans are waiting for The Witcher 4
The Witcher 3 was released in 2015, so it's a bit older. Thanks to various expansions and now the official mod editor, the game is constantly being given new life, but fans are still eagerly awaiting the sequel.
However, not much is known about this yet. The game is created in collaboration with Epic Games using the UnrealEngine5which provides new and expanded possibilities – but it may still be years before The Witcher 4 sees the light of day.