CD PROJECT RED has announced that The Witcher 3 REDkit is leaving its beta phase of testing and will soon officially launch for PC. The Witcher 3 REDkit was revealed last November by CDPR and has been available for playtesting on Steam but will become available all on GOG, Steam, and the Epic Games Store on May 21. Owners of the game will be able to get it for free.
Mark your calendars — The Witcher 3 REDkit, an extensive mod editor based on the game’s engine, releases on May 21st, 2024! ⚙
— The Witcher (@witchergame) May 7, 2024
It will be available for free for everyone who owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC.
Wishlist on @Steam, @GOGcom or @EpicGames:
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CDPR calls the REDkit a love letter to fans and has worked with Yigsoft to create it. The development tools are nearly identical to those used by the game’s creators and will allow users to almost completely customize the game to their liking. Users can make their own quests, weapons, characters, and more, but also modify nearly part of the game. These modding/development tools are not compatible with console versions of the game and are only launching on PC.
Per CDPR (via GOG):
“THE WORLD IS YOURS
Immerse yourself in the world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt like never before. With a plethora of advanced features at your fingertips, you can unleash your creativity and craft an experience that’s truly your own — with The Witcher 3 REDkit, you have the freedom to edit almost anything in the game!
LEVEL UP THE GAME
The Witcher 3 REDkit offers you the same powerful tools as the CD PROJEKT RED developers, giving you the freedom to take your ideas to the next level and transform The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt into a playground for your imagination. From crafting new quests, items, weapons, and characters to developing animations, entire storylines, and new territories, this tool empowers you to shape your adventure precisely how you envision it.
POWERED BY THE COMMUNITY
The Witcher 3 REDkit is more than just a game development tool — it’s a love letter to our community! With The Witcher 3 REDkit, you can share your ideas, and inspire others to create a unique gaming experience that is truly your own. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll do with it, so let’s come together and make The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt even more exciting and enjoyable for everyone!”