We didn't vote The Witcher III: Wild Hunt as our Game of the Year – that coveted accolade went to the unbelievably good Bloodborne – but it came mighty close. We're also comfortable admitting that we were in the minority – the last we read, over 240 individual publications had awarded CD Projekt Red's fantasy epic their top gong for 2015.
So, it's probably fair to say that the role-playing release is deserving of its 'Game of the Year Edition' moniker – unlike, say, Dark Souls rip-off Lords of the Fallen. And it looks like that's exactly what it's getting, as a complete edition of Geralt's last ever outing has been submitted to the German ratings board, USK.
It's safe to assume that this set will include the main game, alongside its two expansion packs: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. We gave both add-ons – as well as the main game – top honours when we reviewed them, so this impending package is a bonafide 10/10 as far as we're concerned. Expect a release date for the compilation soon.
Update: And it's now been confirmed by game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz that a Game of the Year Edition for The Witcher III is in the works. "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'," he told Polygon. "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."
[source usk.de, via twitter.com]
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YES YES YES! I've been waiting for this one for some time now.
Now, I will finally buy it! Missed the boat the first time.
Is there a WB AAA game that doesnt get a GOTY edition anyway? This one is a no brainer.
You better clear out your calender if this is your first time jumping into the main game and it's DLC, probably looking at around 200 hours.
@sub12 Yea, I'm very afraid it's going to be very good.
I was going to hold out for the goty, but I caved in and bought it last month on sale. Spend just over £43 for the whole package so I can't complain. Finished the main game after 107 hours and I'm now taking a break before jumping back in. The game's overwhelming, but definitely worth a GOTY edition.
I would be interested in a GotY boxed version for PS4. I bought the game on XB1 but haven't yet dived into the DLC or started a new game + so would probably buy the PS4 GotY version - especially if it gets Neo support (not that it was a bad looking game anyway). If it does get Neo support, I would hope they increase the frame rate to 60 rather than boost the resolution alone - obviously I wouldn't mind if they could boost both but 60fps would be my preferred boost in the first instance...
Even though I have the collector's edition of the main game, and two physical copies of both expansions, I'll probably get this just to support CD Projekt Red.
Already finished the game in it's entirety on the PS4. Will def get the goty for PC. Hoping for a CE with steelbook and a new physical Gwent decks! Would be super awesome and so deserving. Please CDPR!
oh yeah hhh.
One hell of a bang for your buck.
Cool. Glad I waited. I'll pick up the GOTY edition when it drops to $30 or lower on Steam.
@Ralizah
Why wait? 60 dollars is a steal for the huge amount of content.
that is gonna be some good value for money
Well that's cool, I've considered getting this but just haven't gotten around it yet. This works out quite nicely.
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