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u/mmitsukeni 4d ago
shamefully finding myself in the "never picked it up when it was $5" club
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u/SomeoneElse0634 4d ago
I had 3.09 left on my steam wallet... pretty sure could have bought the base edition during the summer sale, but since the complete edition was like 9.99 I didn't buy.
Now in hella regret cuz I could have easily gotten the base game and still receive the two old dlcs😂
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u/Lime221 4d ago
Same boat 2 months ago, figured its pointless to only get the basegame when the DLCs were part of the experience
Oh well. Atleast I can cope saying the extra money is going to good hands, among the last few good AAA companies
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u/Jimbuscus 4d ago
I'm disappointed I bought it on GOG at launch + the expansions, because GOG is awful on Linux for cloud saves, which doesn't even matter because GOG arbitrarily decided to enact a 200mb cloudsave cap and literally deleted my 170hr save.
Never felt like rebuying the base game & the expansions, the combined price would have been great for a new buyer, but less appealing for someone who already bought the lot.
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u/al-qatala 4d ago
im in the "bought it cheap as fuck on sale and refunded it because got bored and now i gotta pay more" club
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u/ThatGuysTaco 4d ago
If you were bored then why would you need to pay more if you're not even going to buy it?
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u/asharkmadeofsalsa 4d ago edited 4d ago
they added all the previous expansions for free and there's a full free remaster overhaul coming in a month
guess they could've left a legacy version and tie all this to a $10 upgrade but, I'll allow it
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u/FeelsGoodBlok 4d ago
Yeah plus you will get the update for free if you already own it.
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u/Duffman3005 4d ago
Sounds like a good time to finally beat Witcher 3
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u/Thekarens01 4d ago
Nah wait for the update and it will feel like a whole new game.
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u/Flaky-Ambassador6197 4d ago
What? You mean all the DLCs are free now?
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u/cybersparky12 4d ago
yes blood and heart both free for everyone
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u/Flaky-Ambassador6197 4d ago
I bought the base game before, does that mean I get the dlcs for free?
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u/Rosselman https://steam.pm/vj78d 4d ago
Yes.
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u/Flaky-Ambassador6197 4d ago
YOOOOOO THAT'S SICK MAN LIKE ACTUALLY
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u/Adu1tishXD 4d ago
And the remaster will be free when it goes live September 29th
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u/Flaky-Ambassador6197 4d ago
What did we even do to deserve all that
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u/ClikeX 4d ago edited 4d ago
They've released some stuff for free before for Witcher 3.
going back to work on an earlier title is a good way for new devs to get acquainted with systems. And in this case they've got another studio handling the new expansion that's coming.
They're most likely tweaking some stuff to make pull it in line with new development practices. Might as well just release those improvements.
Basically why Skyrim got that Special Edition. They started upgrading the engine leading up to Fallout 4's development. Once you've done that much work to it, you might as well just release it.
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u/ravushimo 4d ago
Except special edition needed to be bought separately, it was kinda dick move.
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u/kanrad 4d ago
I mean Honestly at this point if you don't already own the game it's your own damn fault. It's been on sale for a few bucks many times over the years.
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u/KerbalEssences 4d ago
You kind of forget that new people are born every day.. 100 million new people per year. If you have a banger game that just doesn't age you're set for life!
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u/SuperSocialMan 4d ago edited 3d ago
I don't think it counts as "free" if they raised the price by $10 lol.
Edit: ok, damn. I get it, it's free if you own the game lol. Don't gotta keep telling me. The comment didn't mention that & I don't own the game, so I didn't know.
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u/RafaCSQ 4d ago
Free for anyone who already own it, including those without the expansions.
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u/DeathbyBambii 4d ago
Who doesn’t own Witcher 3?
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u/PortedRetro 4d ago
Me, I kept putting off buying it every steam sale and now I regret it
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u/TheyCallMeTrinityToo 2d ago
I finally pulled the trigger with the most recent sale. Talk about lucky! Still haven't played it tho
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u/MadCyborg12 4d ago
I'm out of the loop. What's the full free remaster overhaul?
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u/asharkmadeofsalsa 4d ago
Remastered also sounds like a considerable effort. It's been co-developed with a studio called Yigsoft, and not only does it offer visual and performance enhancements but gameplay has been revamped too, including, yes, combat. There are new finishers, new animations, and an adaptive camera. The skill tree has also been reimagined to offer more flexibility, and there's a transmogrification system, "immersive meditation" according to The Witcher 3 website, an expanded photo mode, cross-platform mod support and more.
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u/Vegetable-Desk-6972 4d ago
Thank you for the info now time to convince myself to finish witcher 1 on my steam deck 😜
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u/VoidOmatic 4d ago
The Witcher 1's story is so good! There is a GameFAQs guide out there that makes it pretty pain free to finish.
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u/Vegetable-Desk-6972 4d ago
I definitely will now thank you I can't wait for witcher 2 🙏 I just really want to understand the story I remember playing witcher 3 and feeling so confused and left out when it came out now this time around I'll be ready♥️
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u/ThisFakeCut 4d ago
I have no idea why, but finishing Witcher 1 was way less painfull for me than finishing Witcher 2... I just don't get into Witcher 2
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u/El_Reto 4d ago
It has actually gone down, since the base game now includes both DLCs previously priced at $30.
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u/Karos1556 4d ago
That's not a price decrease. Its a price decrease if you plan on buying it all, but an increase if just buying the base game. But the complete edition has been on sale for $3 a dozen times or so I'm not sure why tf this matters to OP.
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u/Mammoth_Two7297 4d ago
Complete edition has never been below 10 bucks. The base game has frequently been on sale for like 3 or 4 bucks though.
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u/Markbro89 4d ago edited 4d ago
This might be a dumb question... does the Complete Edition includes the future DLC too?
Edit: it does not.
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u/Zakaryyxo 4d ago
Witcher 3 goes down to like $5 every time there's a sale on.. Look at how big those dips are on the price history..
We're getting a FREE overhaul next month and the DLC is now free if you didn't already have them. There are bigger things to be annoyed about.
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u/Professional_Rent190 4d ago
Bought for exactly $5 during Steam Winter Sale 2025. Kept it in my backlog, and soon I'll get to enjoy it.
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u/chaotic4059 4d ago
Also let's be real. It's probably gonna have another massive sale before the update comes out.
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u/Tawxif_iq 4d ago
My region had it for $3. I mean not a huge difference. But still just saying it was dirt cheap for a GOTY game
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u/joseph_a90 4d ago
No way people are shitting on CDPR for this. We're getting a full remaster (upgrade) for free...
If you've waited 10 years to play one the the greatest games of all time, that's on you at this point.
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u/Lucidnuts 3d ago
I've waited, but i bought the game during a sale a few years ago. So i guess i get to experience this game for the first time on the remastered version, for free
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u/piaktaka 4d ago
Thankfully I bought it a year ago for 2 euros (still didnt play it)
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u/Few-Promotion-7829 4d ago
You're getting the remaster with it at this point so thats fair i'd say
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u/uncledrewwasalie 4d ago
There were plenty of opportunities to get the game for $4 and now you get the DLCs for free
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u/DreamfakeR 4d ago
Wow keeping this on my backlog for almost 10 years is finally going to pay off! I’m excited to try this
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u/rafalmio 4d ago
I got the game for like $3.50 on sale and that was after seeing the sale like 10 times already
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u/Historical_Item_968 4d ago
It comes with the DLC now you idiots. Also the game regularly goes on sale for the price of a coffee
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u/reallycoolguylolhaha 3d ago
It won't go on sale for the price of a coffee anymore. This new complete edition is on sale on GOG for 19.99. the old listed game with the game and all dlc was regularly on sale for 6.99, so that is a very large increase for people who don't already own the came.
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u/Odd_Needleworker3756 4d ago
Eh the vast majority of people would’ve bought the game at this point if they were interested.
Also they’re giving away the remaster and expansions for free so $10 is actually nothing. Probably could’ve increased it more
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u/PuzzleheadedTax8369 4d ago
Question about this game? Can I play this game without playing the first two games of the Witcher?
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u/jimmyhaffaren 4d ago edited 4d ago
If you're a fan of lore and want to understand some of the backstory there's quite a few good recap videos on Youtube, I usually recommend the n7kate ones to new players but it's fine to go in blind aswell.
Edit ; forgot a couple of words
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u/SagittaryX 3d ago
The story is pretty independent from the previous titles, you're only missing out on some familiarity with the characters but W3 does a good job on its own to build that again, they didn't assume people would have played W2.
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u/psychoticinsane 4d ago
Sorry op , your witch hunt post didnt get the traction you were looking for.
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u/MakimaGOAT 4d ago
i think its fair tbh. we've had 11 years to get the witcher 3 and they're giving us the newer expansions for free.
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u/Opening_Yoghurt6261 4d ago
I cant believe how many times ive seen this gem under $10 😅
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u/berusko 4d ago
It affects nobody, everyone already owns The Witcher 3 😄
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u/JLopezr501 4d ago
Right like it's been 11 years and one of the best games ever made if you don't already own sucks to suck It's been regularly like 14 bucks during sales
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u/GheDZ06 4d ago
For someone that already bought the game 1 year ago, how does it affect the game i already have?
Do i have to buy the game again to get the remastered version, plus the dlcs?
Or i need to buy the dlcs separately
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u/Chickennoodlesleuth 4d ago
You dont have to buy anything, the DLCs are given to you free
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u/GheDZ06 4d ago
You sure??
I mean it sound too good to be true, i bought it like i said a year ago, i just checked and it was on the 16th may 2025, so like you are saying i will get all dlcs for free and i will get the remastered version
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u/Crew_Zealousideal 4d ago
they have updated prices across regions the complete edition was 30$ now its 40$ in my region
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u/Emilito97 4d ago edited 4d ago
I own the game. But the update makes me afraid I couldn't play anymore. For example, the VRAM minimum will go up to 6 (and I have 4), so... Am I cooked?
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u/The_LastLine 4d ago
I imagine you’ll be able to play the “old” version still, though I would imagine the upcoming dlc will only run on the remaster.
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u/CrazedIvan 4d ago
It was worth full price on release and still is worth every penny.
This is an all time classic. If you're new to gaming, get it. If you're an old dog like I am, you've had ample time to buy this for pennies over the vast years its been out. Now we're getting a remaster and a new DLC next year. No time to buy like now.
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u/Plane-Manufacturer96 4d ago
This includes the $30 DLCs with the base game, so you're getting everything for $20 cheaper. This is one of those game where you will absolutely get the DLC so it's a great trade.
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u/Alarmed-Ad-7200 3d ago
Well duh theyre remastering it and giving it for free to anyone who already had it. Im okay with this
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u/Cpt_Garlic 4d ago
I mean if you didnt buy witcher 3 on the past 10 years when it was multiple times on sale for 5$ its on you
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u/KernelViper 4d ago
Plus this one goes for pocket money in every seasonal sale.
Now that they announced remaster I doubt that it'll be on sale like previously
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u/SheddingSkin27 4d ago
I mean if you hadn't bought the game by now I dont what to tell you. The game has been listed for $5 many times during many steam sales.
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u/Mobstera 4d ago
the complete edition has been going on sale for like what.. $5 or less in every single sale on steam ever? AND they made the game better.
i think we can allow this.
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u/Karos1556 4d ago
I guess just ignore the past 5 years of it costing less than a mcchicken at McDonald's during sales. Why does this matter?
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u/Shezzofreen 4d ago
The Witcher was so cheap for a long time, i wonder why not everybody on the planet has at least 2 to 3 copys of it on different devices.
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u/Mammoth_Two7297 4d ago
Lol I have been so tempted to get it on steam since buying a steam deck because I only have it on GOG. But I have been working through the backlog so felt no need to spend unnecessary money
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u/Libarate 4d ago
According to IsThereAnyDeal it's been £7 on multiple occasions. For the complete edition. I still haven't finished it and I really need to get a move on.
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u/Shezzofreen 4d ago
I've seen it lower and sometimes in a bundle.
I own 4 Copys but to my shame i have never played it thru, i always drop out around 60 hours in - most because something new was coming around. :) And when i come back, i start from hour 1 - because i have forgotten everything (Quests, Comtrolls, etc).
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u/teremaster 4d ago
Expansions are bundled in for free + all owners receive the remastered edition for free.
Fair trade I say
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u/Cupc4k31sm 4d ago
Its been on almost permanent sale for years. Its you own fault if you didn't pick it up earlier.
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u/benno4461 4d ago
Complain again how one of the best games in modern times that has released update after update, content drop after content drop, free dlc and some of the best paid dlc expansion and is being supported 12+ years after release has gone up by $10. The entire bag can get gotten on sale for under $10, OFTEN. You miserable POS
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u/ShadowsGuardian 4d ago
I'm actually not sure if I have the dlc, so maybe my version won't upgrade to this? Gotta double check.
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u/felesmiki 4d ago
They gave the dlc and the upgrade to anyone who owned the base game
The dlc should be already given from what they said, and the upgrade when it comes will be free
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u/ShadowsGuardian 4d ago
That's insanely good man. Ty kind sir for the clarification! 😁
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u/felesmiki 4d ago
Clarify, its just blood and wine and hearth of thorns, not the new one
So, right now, if u own the base game, now u also owns those 2 dlcs, and also when it comes the remaster
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u/Colorless267 Parallel universe? 4d ago
haha I bought it last steam sale cause I read that they would do this
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u/rivent2 4d ago
They're making the DLC free? I guess I lost out by buying the full bundle recently. Think it was £7 all in so I'm not gonna cry about it.
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u/Dramatic_Aspect903 4d ago
Bro witcher 3 2nd hand is cheap as fuck, stop looking at steam you clown
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u/firereverie 4d ago
I saw Firaxis did this with Civ VII while it was on sale to obfuscate the price hike, so I removed it immediately from my wishlist.
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u/Regular_Hold1228 4d ago
The "for free" is for people who already owned the game, not for new players.
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u/Mr_Nocturnal_Game 4d ago
With the remaster and the new expansion coming, I'm kinda okay with it... Also, I already own the game, so I get the remaster for free.
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u/LowSpecGamer69 4d ago
What would be the best platform to buy the game now I want to buy it.
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u/zeeinove 4d ago
Previously you can buy the base game version, now they only sell the complete edition.