On September 29th, The Witcher 3 enthusiasts were treated to the release of the title's remaster, made available for free to those who already owned the original version. Furthermore, the expansion modules Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine can also be downloaded at no cost, encouraging both new and veteran players to revisit this saga.
Considering that a large portion of the player base never completed the game entirely, five curiosities, including easter eggs and secrets, have been compiled to illustrate the vastness of this open world, catering to both those who think they have seen everything and those just starting their journey.
One notable aspect of the game involves a famous bug: when Geralt climbs onto a roof and gets stuck, the Roach can freeze in unusual positions. Although it was one of the most discussed bugs, CD Projekt Red opted not to permanently fix it. In the remaster, this behavior has become an activatable or deactivatable option in the menu, allowing players to intentionally relive the Roach's peculiar physics.
Another interesting mechanic was introduced in patch 1.05: if the player slaughters an excessive number of cows, a monster called Chorabash appears, a level 27 chort that serves as a warning. This feature, named Bovine Defense Force, was a response from CD Projekt Red to an exploitative method used by players, who repeatedly slaughtered cows to accumulate hides and gain initial profit.
To summon the Chorabash, six cows must be killed in White Orchard. The exact location can be accessed via the fast travel point known as the Lament Song Bridge, where the cows are near a corral. After eliminating them, one to two hours must pass before they reappear.
In another area, near the port of Urialla, in the An Skellig region, a ghost ship can be observed at night, specifically after 10 PM (game time). CD Projekt Red has not disclosed an official name or story about this ship, only confirming its existence and the fact that few players notice it, even after many hours of gameplay. Fans and wikis relate this ship to the Flying Redanian, a legend in The Witcher universe (present in Gwent cards) about a cursed crew eternally fighting over treasure, functioning as an analogy to the Flying Dutchman myth.
In the Skellige archipelago, located west of Kaer Trolde Harbor, there is a fortress called Kaer Almhult, dominated by bandits. This location contains various enemies, with the leader found underground. Defeating all the bandits and obtaining the leader's key allows access to the dungeon cells. In one of these cells, facing the abyss with a view of the sea (similar to the one in the Eagle's Nest from Game of Thrones), lies the body of a dwarf identical to Tyrion Lannister. Upon approaching, Geralt utters an ironic observation about the prison: 'Cells in the sky... a good idea for a prison without bars. Too bad he couldn't fly.' This is considered one of the game's most discreet secrets, without mission markers or visible indications. To reach it, one must go northwest of the Crossroads Inn in Velen and explore towards the coast. In this area, players encounter nekkers and must kill them to speak with Boris, a troll being attacked while preparing his soup. After eliminating the nekkers, one just needs to wait a moment for Boris to start a conversation with Geralt.
Additionally, the Non-Player Characters (NPCs) in The Witcher 3 frequently comment on the player's actions. As narrative progress increases, inhabitants offer more positive or negative comments about Geralt's decisions, regardless of the map region. This environmental dialogue system reflects the choices made at the beginning of the adventure, manifesting hours later through comments from a tavern keeper or common resident. Thus, nothing goes unnoticed by the citizens of this continent.
This world, which has received numerous awards and is admired by millions since its 2015 release, offers much more. Players are encouraged to enjoy the experience, recognizing that it is not an ordinary game, nor any ordinary studio, that managed to update an old title and keep it free, valuing its community.