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Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hard? Our beginner verdict

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is using lots of buttons.

Why it is hard

• Real-time combat, complex menus, long story.

Learning the controls

5 of 5

Moving the camera

4 of 5

Need for quick reactions

4 of 5

Consequences of mistakes

3 of 5

Amount of reading

4 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player. Reviews and popularity: Hall of Fame.

You are probably ready when

You've played a big open-world game and enjoy reading quests.

Games that could help you get comfortable

If you are new, these build the skills The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.

1. The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimLevel 3 · Moderate
2. Horizon Zero DawnLevel 4 · Challenging
3. The Witcher 3: Wild HuntLevel 4 · Challenging

Settings and tips that help

'Just the Story' difficulty.

Where it plays

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, PC. Players: Solo.

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