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Developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a Game of the Year version of The Witcher 3 is on the way.
The existence of a Game of the Year edition was first leaked following in a listing on German age-rating board USK for Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
The title’s Game of the Year edition will likely include all of the title’s updates and DLC expansions. A release window has yet to be named.
Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz released the following statement to Eurogamer after rumours of an updated edition of the game:
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was a gigantic effort for the entire studio, and both the team and me were amazed by the good reception of Geralt’s adventures. Since launch, we’ve released two expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, which added a lot of new adventures to the already potent mix.
"With all the free DLC and updates the game received so far, including significant changes to the game’s interface and mechanics, many gamers have asked us if we’re working on some sort of a Game of the Year Edition. I’m happy to confirm – yes, plans are in motion to release such an edition. We’ll release more details, including the release date, in the future. In the meantime, I’d like to thank every fan of the game for their support – you’re really amazing."
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cost53 million to produce and sold 4m copes within the first two weeks of its release. In the UK, it shot straight to No.1 in the charts upon launch.
