CD PROJEKT RED have unveiled a new set of cards, literally, in the form of Gwent, a new card game set for inclusion in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The studio have also announced that this card game will be included in physical form in the Xbox One Collector’s Edition of the game.
In a brief description of the card game, CD PROJEKT RED explain “Invented by dwarves and perfected over centuries of tavern table play, Gwent is a game of initial simplicity and ultimate depth, something beloved by both road-weary travelers during long nights around the campfire and elegant nobles looking to liven up dragging dinner parties. The game is about the clash of two armies locked in mortal struggle on a battlefield where the players are the leaders and the cards their forces. With four different factions offering unique combat styles and endless paths to victory, Gwent is every adventurer’s first choice when it comes to one-on-one card-based dueling. Take risks and think on your feet, strategize and deliver cunning combos, use potent magic and mighty hero cards and be the last one standing on the field of honor!”
Whilst the physical form will only be available for Xbox One Collector’s Edition, the card game will feature in every platform’s iteration within The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. As well as the cards, the Xbox One Collector’s Edition includes an exclusive unique cloth map of the in-game world. These additions mean the Xbox One Collector’s Edition will contain the following:
-The standard edition of the game, containing: the official soundtrack, a beautiful and detailed map of the in-game world, unique stickers, and the developer-created “Witcher Universe – The Compendium”
-A giant, 33x24x26 cm, 100% hand painted, Polystone figure of Geralt of Rivia battling a Griffin
-An exclusive, collector grade Witcher medallion
-A one of a kind SteelBook ™
-A two-hundred page artbook, containing breathtaking art from the game
-A cloth map of the game world
-Two Gwent card decks
-Huge outer and inner Collector’s Boxes you can store your Witcher merchandise in!
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be available on all platforms on 24 February 2015.