The Witcher 3 Modding Scene Explodes with New Custom Characters and Restored Content
The modding community for CD Projekt Red's beloved RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has been reinvigorated thanks to the recent release of the REDkit mod editor. Two groundbreaking mods have emerged, offering players exciting new ways to experience the game.
Custom Player Characters: A New Way to Play
A newly released mod allows players to create fully customizable characters, including:
- Witchers
- Witcheresses
- Sorceresses
This mod goes beyond mere cosmetic changes, introducing:
- A new magic combat style
- A fully voiced questline for Sorceress characters
- New animations for Witcheress characters based on Geralt's movements
The ability to play as a custom character opens up fresh perspectives on the rich world of The Witcher 3.
Restored Content: Boat Races Return to the Northern Realms
Another exciting mod, created by MerseyRockoff, resurrects cut content in the form of boat races. This addition brings four new regattas to the game:
- Novigrad Regatta
- Oxenfurt Regatta
- Helmsman's Dash (Kaer Trolde)
- Rally of the Wrecks (Faroe)
The modder utilized scripts found in the game files, along with careful recreation of missing elements, to bring these races to life. Currently, the mod only supports English localization, with plans for additional language support in future updates.
The Power of REDkit
Both mods showcase the potential of the REDkit tool, which gives modders access to the same development tools used by CD Projekt Red. This opens up possibilities for more extensive mods and even the restoration of other cut content in the future.
Looking Ahead
While these mods offer exciting new content for Witcher fans, the future of the official series remains distant. The next mainline Witcher game (codenamed Polaris) and a remake of the first Witcher title are both still in early development stages.
For now, these impressive mods demonstrate that there's still plenty of life left in The Witcher 3, even as players eagerly await news of Geralt's next official adventure.