Summary
CD Projekt Red has revealed thatThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas surpassed 60 million copies sold, and this figure indicates that the RPG is close to overtaking Bethesda’s 2011 title,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. A decade after the game’s initial release,The Witcher 3continues to see impressive daily player counts, and with the recent release of an official modding tool, many former fans have been returning to the title in droves.
While the game has become regarded as one of the best of all time and received countless awards,the success ofThe Witcher 3wasn’t a guarantee. In March, CD Projekt Red CEOs Michal Nowakowski and Adam Badowski shared more about the lead-up to the game’s development in an interview, reminiscing about their chaotic workplace and how they had to sleep under their desks while developing the firstWitchertitle. Slowly but steadily, the developers made a name for themselves, with the third title proving to be the magic bullet. Now, it looks likeThe Witcher 3is gaining on another of the most beloved role-playing titles in gaming history when it comes to overall sales.
As announced by CD Projekt Red in its latest financial report (and reported byIGN),The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas sold 60 million copies over its 10-year lifespan. Notably, Bethesda announced thatSkyrimhad sold over 60 million copies in June 2023, meaning that the gap between the two games is quickly closing. In 2025,The Witcher 3is celebrating its 10th anniversarywith a concert tour set to visit multiple countries, and while no additional details have been revealed, CD Projekt Red recently posted to Twitter claiming that it wants to “celebrate together” with fans.
The Witcher 3 Reaches 60 Million Copies Sold a Decade After Launch
AsThe Witcher 3continues to celebrate incredible success, the developers are looking to the future of the franchise. The next title is currently in development, with multiple developers expressingconfidence inThe Witcher 4’s gameplay and choice of protagonist, with Ciri stepping into the spotlight this time around. While no release window for the game has been revealed, CDPR has stated that the fourth installment won’t be ready until at least 2027.
In the meantime,Skyrimfans are quickly approaching fifteen years of waiting forthe next entry in theElder Scrollsseries.The Elder Scrolls 6remains largely a mystery, with fans only having a 2018 teaser trailer to go on. While morale in the community is low, many fans have been enjoying returning to Cyrodiil inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredas they wait for more news. Some are hoping that a detail or two will be shared during the June 8 Xbox Games Showcase.
