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Rift
RiftEpic fantasy MMO where your choices shape a living world
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Rift drops players into a vibrant, ever‑changing fantasy realm where dynamic events and player‑driven politics shape the story. With deep class customization and real‑time combat, you can explore sprawling continents, battle colossal Rift‑spawned monsters, and forge alliances with friends or strangers. The game offers a free‑to‑play model with optional microtransactions for cosmetic items and convenience boosts, ensuring newcomers can jump in without a purchase while veterans can tailor their experience. Its robust PvE and PvP content keeps both casual adventurers and hardcore raiders engaged for the long haul.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
MMORPG
Action RPG
Best for
Fantasy MMO fans
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Trion Worlds
publisher
Trion Worlds
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
84/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
2011-03-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Free-to-play entry lowers barrier
  • Deep class customization
  • Dynamic world events keep gameplay fresh
  • Strong community and guild support
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Microtransactions can be distracting
  • Graphics are dated compared to newer MMOs
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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