Cut Witcher 3 Scene Discovered Nine Years After Launch

This article has SPOILERS for The Witcher 3

One Witcher 3 fan has recently uncovered a scene that was cut from the final version of the game, and should take place during King Bran’s funeral. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an incredibly large and detailed open-world RPG, and it’s amazing to see fans uncovering some of its secrets so many years after the game’s original release.

Released in 2015, The Witcher 3 has sold over 50 million copies over the years, becoming CD Projekt Red’s most successful project to date. The classic RPG is a sprawling game that can take over 100 hours to complete, and that’s not even counting the DLC. So, it’s no wonder that fans are still uncovering its secrets.

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Now, a content creator called xLetalis has discovered and shared a cut scene set in the Skellige Islands during King Bran’s funeral. At one point during the main quest, Geralt faces stuffed animals that come to life. In the normal game, the player can either win or be killed, but this cut scene shows Geralt waking up after being defeated and being told by Yennefer that he was only hallucinating. Geralt initially believes that he’s dead, but Yennefer then explains he was affected by a toxin-coated needle when he entered the room, explaining why the weird dream happened. XLetalis’ video received an official answer from CD Projekt Red’s associate game director Pawel Sasko, explaining that the scene was made in 2014, and he was glad that someone found it. Unfortunately, neither Sasko nor xLetalis’ video explained why the scene was originally cut.

Gamer Discovers Cut The Witcher 3 Scene After 9 Years

This interaction confirms something that Sasko said a few months ago when he claimed that The Witcher 3 still has secrets to be uncovered. In a recent interview with the director, he claimed that the game still has hidden secrets and that he enjoys it when gamers find them after so many years.

According to xLetalis, the scene with the stuffed animal was originally uncovered by modders, who are essentially the last bastion of people uncovering The Witcher 3’s secrets and restoring the content. Earlier this year, one mod brought back a cut boat racing mini-game to The Witcher 3 after spotting remnants of the quest, for example.

Another recent mod restored cut content from The Witcher 3’s ending. In this case, the mod added a cutscene that deals with important characters such as Yennefer. Hopefully, modders will continue fiddling with the game’s files and uncover even more interesting scenes, sharing them with the community.

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

PLAY AS A HIGHLY TRAINED MONSTER SLAYER FOR HIRE
Trained from early childhood and mutated to gain superhuman skills, strength, and reflexes, witchers are a counterbalance to the monster-infested world in which they live.
Gruesomely destroy foes as a professional monster hunter armed with a range of upgradeable weapons, mutating potions, and combat magic. Hunt down a wide variety of exotic monsters, from savage beasts prowling mountain passes to cunning supernatural predators lurking in the shadowy back alleys of densely populated cities. Invest your rewards to upgrade your weaponry and buy custom armor, or spend them on horse races, card games, fist fighting, and other pleasures life brings.

EXPLORE A MORALLY AMBIGUOUS FANTASY OPEN WORLD
Built for endless adventure, the massive open world of The Witcher sets new standards in terms of size, depth, and complexity. Traverse a fantastical open world: explore forgotten ruins, caves, and shipwrecks, trade with merchants and dwarven smiths in cities, and hunt across the open plains, mountains, and seas. Deal with treasonous generals, devious witches, and corrupt royalty to provide dark and dangerous services. Make choices that go beyond good & evil, and face their far-reaching consequences.

Released

May 19, 2015

Engine

REDengine 3

ESRB

M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content

How Long To Beat

52 Hours

Steam Deck Compatibility

verified

X|S Optimized

yes

PS Plus Availability

Extra & Premium

Expansions

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone , The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Cross Save

yes

Cross-Platform Play

yes

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