New Hunting Experience Comes to The Witcher 3
A significant new modification for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surfaced, introducing gameplay mechanics inspired by Monster Hunter, according to reports. Created by modder Aeltoth and spotted by DSO Gaming, the “Wild Monster Hunt” mod offers players an entirely alternative game mode that changes fundamental progression systems in CD Projekt RED’s acclaimed RPG.
Substantial New Game Mode Features
The Wild Monster Hunt mod allows players to begin fresh playthroughs exclusively within this new mode or join from existing saves to earn additional currency, sources indicate. At the heart of the experience is an upgradeable camp that functions similarly to the Corvo Bianco home from the Blood & Wine expansion but focuses specifically on providing advantages for hunting various monster types. The modder has created an entirely new map for this experience that reportedly matches the scale of the Toussaint region from the official DLC.
Analysts suggest the gameplay loop centers around leaving the camp to hunt creatures and complete procedurally generated contracts, earning gear and money to craft better equipment and take on more challenging targets. A special forge exclusive to this map enables players to unlock unique items for expanded character build options, creating a progression system distinct from the main game.
Accessing the Alternative Experience
Since Wild Monster Hunt operates as an alternate game mode, the primary method to begin involves selecting “New Game” from The Witcher 3’s main menu and choosing the Wild Monster Hunt quick-start option. The report states there’s a possibility this method might crash for some users, in which case the modder recommends an alternative approach.
Players can also access the Wild Monster Hunt level through a new signpost located east of White Orchard village, positioned past the bridge and after the wooden tower with guards. This method reportedly adjusts loot tables and mechanics to ensure the mod doesn’t interfere with normal game progression. Players may exit the mod’s level at any time by interacting with the fast travel signpost within the camp.
Optional Challenges and Enhanced Difficulty
For those seeking additional challenges, the mod includes optional difficulty modes accessible through the camp’s noticeboard. One notable option called “Merciless Path” transforms the experience into what sources describe as an extraction-style game where players lose their gear upon death. When this mode is enabled, the mod reportedly adjusts rewards to accelerate progression as compensation for the increased risk.
Modding Renaissance Following REDKit Release
This release comes amid what industry developments suggest is a resurgence in ambitious video game modding projects for The Witcher 3. Following CD Projekt RED’s release of the REDKit modding tool in May 2024, the modding community has produced several substantial projects, including The Last Wish Project which aims to recreate Andrzej Sapkowski’s original book.
In related technology news, CD Projekt RED has reportedly delayed cross-platform mod support, which is now expected to arrive sometime next year. According to the analysis, this system will be powered by mod.io, similar to other cross-platform mod systems in the gaming industry. These related innovations represent ongoing efforts to expand modding capabilities beyond traditional boundaries.
The Wild Monster Hunt mod is available for download on Nexus Mods, with additional coverage provided by DSOGaming. The mod represents a significant expansion of gameplay possibilities for the eight-year-old title, demonstrating how Capcom‘s successful formula can translate to other gaming universes through community-driven market trends in content creation.
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