The game was criticised for its technical issues. Carter called its climbing animations stiff, noting that some gameplay bugs would hinder player progress.[107] According to Wallace, the game's load times were too long.[108] Leack noted that the game had a graphic downgrade, and the actual game did not look as good as the 2013 demonstration.

They perform their own compositions as well as old Slavic melodies, which made them a good choice for what Przybyłowicz had in mind.[64] According to Przybyłowicz, working with Percival was a challenge; he expected an academic approach before learning that most of the group were not formally trained, and much of the music was improvised. Multi-instrumentalist Robert Jaworski of the folk band Żywiołak recorded lute, Renaissance fiddle, bowed gusle, and hurdy-gurdy sections. The score was performed in Frankfurt an der Oder by the Brandenburg State Orchestra, conducted by Bernd Ruf.[65]

During certain cutscenes, Geralt will be faced with options that may affect quest progression, characters' fate and even the game's ending. The game focuses on narrative and has a dialogue tree which allows players to choose how to respond to non-player characters. Geralt must make decisions which change the state of the world and lead to 36 possible endings, affecting the lives of in-game characters.[21] He can have a romantic relationship with some of the game's female characters by completing certain quests.[22] In addition to the main quests, books offer more information on the game's world.[14] Players can begin side quests after visiting a town's noticeboard.[14] These side missions include Witcher Contracts (elaborate missions requiring players to hunt monsters)[23] and Treasure Hunt quests, which reward players with top-tier weapons or armour.

Monsters, each with their own lore, posing unique hunting challenges and responding to changes in the environment

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A living economy: The new in-game economy system varies the price of goods based on surrounding conditions or their place of origin relative to Geralt's current whereabouts in the world: the price of fish might differ depending on distance from water, and a village lying on a trade route for trappers and hunters might have many tanneries and leather workers, affecting the price of crafting components and armor.

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Gruesomely destroy foes as a professional monster hunter armed with a range of upgradeable weapons, mutating potions, and combat magic.

Unforgettable quests deeply linked with the THE WITCHER 3 core storyline and designed with care to draw players in

Caught in a thick tangle of deceit, Geralt will need all his cunning and strength to solve the mystery and emerge unscathed.

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Visit the luxurious and corrupt city of Novigrad, face the frigid cold of the wind-swept Skellige islands, and challenge the dark forces roaming the forlorn, ravaged No Man’s Land.

Hearts of Stone is a major expansion that adds over ten hours of additional content. Geralt will adventure into the wilds of No Man's Land and the nooks and alleys of Oxenfurt, where he will try to complete a contract from the mysterious Man of Glass.