In an industry where games typically shine brightly for a short period before fading into the background, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to buck the trend nearly a decade after its initial release. The game has remained a stalwart in the world of role-playing games. It has also demonstrated sustained commercial success, a testament to the enduring appeal of its immersive storytelling, expansive world, and intricate gameplay mechanics.
Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red recently announced that The Witcher 3 has sold over 50 million units worldwide since its debut in 2015. This is a significant leap from just last year when the company confirmed the game had reached 40 million units sold. Despite its age, The Witcher 3 shows no signs of slowing down, maintaining a strong sales pace typically associated with much newer titles.
This achievement also drives the total sales of the entire Witcher franchise to a staggering 75 million units worldwide, showing a marked increase from 65 million units last year. The franchise’s enduring popularity is a testament to the enthralling universe created by CD Projekt Red, successfully leveraging Andrzej Sapkowski’s original Witcher books into a multimedia phenomenon that includes games, a successful Netflix series, and more.
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