'Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' release date, gameplay, DLC and other details

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The upcoming action adventure role-playing game is set to be released for next generation consoles and Microsoft Windows on April 19, 2015. According to DNA, developing studio of the upcoming video game CD Projekt RED has stated that gamers will not be required to play the previous installments in order to follow up on the plot of 'Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'. With the combat mechanics revamped, gamers will be able to take a variety of approaches and use a whole repertoire of attacks in order to best the numerous amount of enemies that are expected to be encountered in the game.

According to Game Informer, the setting of the game is going to be 30 times larger compared to the previous titles, and will require players to traverse them on horseback in order to reach several locations in a reduced amount of time. GameSpot has reported that the upcoming title will be 20 percent bigger than Bethesda's "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," allowing players to immerse in a variety of content. IGN has stated that the game will be over 200 hours long; that is if players choose to play the side missions coupled with the primary ones.

Similar to other open world gaming titles, 'Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' will also be featuring a dynamic day and night system, along with a realistic AI, and responsive environments. Additionally, the changing of time will also be effecting several creatures' powers and abilities, requiring players to come up with new strategies on how to overcome them. The game will also be featuring a dynamic beard growth system, where the protagonist, Geralt will be growing his beard as he progresses through the story line.

Unfortunately, gamers will only be able to experience this feature if they download the free Beard and Hairstyle DLC. An additional DLC will be released for players to enjoy and they will come free of charge.