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CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski revealed thatThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntreached the developer’s “super ambitious” sales goal of roughly six million units in just three months.The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis considered by many one of the best video games of the century, with an ever-enduring popularity despite having been released 10 years ago.
There are many reasons whyThe Witcher 3is still a solid option to play in 2025, as it can compete with even the latest releases in the industry. Geralt’s journey resonated with millions in the gaming community, offering a captivating, dark, and engaging RPG with a branching narrative within a massive open world packed with monsters, charming NPCs, and a wealth of activities to do. Even though the story is based on a series of fantasy books written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, many came to know Geralt, the Witcher, first thanks to the overwhelming popularity of the game, which actually helped the books' visibility. While it may seem obvious why the game took the gaming community by storm, it was recently revealed how unexpected the game’s fast success felt for the developer.
CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski said during an interview withPC Gamerthat the studio’s “super ambitious” lifetime sales goal of six million units was achieved in the first three months of the game. It smashed that goal, and in 2023,The Witcher 3achieved the jaw-dropping number of 50 million units sold—a number that continues to increase.
The Witcher 3 Reached Its Lifetime Sales Goal of 6 Million Units Within Just Three Months
Among other legendary games in the industry likeSuper Mario Bros.,Red Dead Redemption 2, andMinecraft,The Witcher 3is one of the 10 best-selling video games of all time—definitely not what CD Projekt Red had expected at first. In fact, Nowakowski revealed that the studio was worried thatBatman: Arkham Knightwould jeopardizeThe Witcher 3’s launch—but the story ended up being completely different for CD Projekt Red.
The Witcher 3is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the developer wants to honor the RPG’s enduring appeal with fans. One way the game is being celebrated is with a global concert tour that started in May, bringing the soundtrack to life across various countries in 2025 and 2026. Additionally, Xbox is releasing themed wireless controllers based on the game. While players keep enjoyingThe Witcher 3’s main game—along with its two DLCs,Hearts of StoneandBlood and Wine—CD Projekt Red continues celebrating the game’s legacy.
