The Witcher 3 There’s a great open world, amazing quests, and great storytelling, but one of my favorite parts remains Gwent, RPG space card game. Now, a year after the standalone digital version closed, this wonderful mini-game is getting a physical tabletop version.
Canadian board game manufacturer No Loading Games has partnered with Hachette Boardgames to release a physical version of “Gwent” in the third quarter of 2025, priced at $40 each. Each set will include 400 cards and a game mat with rules variations for more casual play and tournament settings. The desktop company says the physical version has the “full support” of CD Projekt Red.
The beauty of Gwent has two sides. First, it fits perfectly into the larger world The Witcher 3. Geralt, the monster slayer of Rivia, can challenge opponents and place bets in the bar or palace, collect cards and expand his reputation, including through Gwent tournaments with important ties to the storyline. Secondly, the game itself is well thought out and streamlined, allowing players to bluff and deploy clever tactics without having to engage in some of the more complex TCG mechanics. Hearthstone or Magic: The Gathering.
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unique wizard The style of the card art and presentation, coupled with the unique gameplay mechanics, has made CD Projekt Red’s standalone digital spin-off of the mini-game a favorite among a small and passionate group of fans. Although the project eventually spawned a story-based single-player game called The fall of kingshipthe card game’s stalled growth, and the studio’s other ambitious projects eventually led to it being abandoned, first on consoles and then on PC and mobile devices.
However, what CDPR does is Not letting the game simply dieinstead keeping servers online and empowering top players to continue tweaking the balance to support fans who stick around even without new content or major updates. and The Witcher 4 Now that Gwent is in full production, with remakes and spin-offs, I’m hoping Gwent will at least return in the form of a mini-game in the sequel. Maybe even a few twists and turns. In the meantime, it’s great to know that fans can immortalize their love for the niche card game through a real-life version.
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