E3 2014: CD Projekt Red Debuts New Witcher 3 Gameplay Trailer

Just when the audience was breathing hot and heavy at the burden of ecstasy that was the Microsoft press conference at this year’s E3, the team behind The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt took the stage.

The definite peak in the excitement was for the purpose of debuting a new gameplay trailer from their upcoming title, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, which showed off the game’s protagonist, Geralt, on a hunt for a griffon.

We saw some of Geralt’s special abilities as he was able to heighten his senses to locate his prey. In a very promising next-gen touch, after being hit with a crossbow bolt, the Griffon retreated but left a trail of blood which the player can use to track it. Aside from showing gamers that this will be a true next-gen experience, any excuse to make a game bloodier is a good one.

A very promising feature of the trailer was the realistic combat. I noticed how, during a brief skirmish with enemies, they were stunned and stumbled after each blow by Geralt’s heavy bastard sword… a bastard indeed.

The press conference was a showcase of amazing graphics, and Microsoft really appears to be pushing the pace in regard to this field. In a show of graphic ultra fidelity, The Witcher 3 stood out amongst all other titles. Look for this game to quickly be awarded greatest graphics of all time!