Why was Witcher 3 so successful?

Why was Witcher 3 so successful? By focusing on nonlinear stories, all of which were self-contained but deeply rooted in The Witcher 3’s game world, CD Projekt Red managed to create a wider, more realistic narrative network, and an open world that actually worked. But that was just a part of the reason why this game is so special.

By focusing on nonlinear stories, all of which were self-contained but deeply rooted in The Witcher 3’s game world, CD Projekt Red managed to create a wider, more realistic narrative network, and an open world that actually worked. But that was just a part of the reason why this game is so special.