E3 2016: CD Projekt Red Reveals Gwent Card Game Coming to Xbox One and PC

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 13, 2016

News: CD Projekt Red has listened to fan requests and has created a standalone Gwent game for fans to enjoy.

CD Projekt Red has revealed that they are releasing Gwent, a standalone card game based off of the card game from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In GWENT, gamers clash with their friends in fast-paced duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. The game is played over a best-of-three series of rounds, as players unleash their hand by slinging spells and diverse units with special abilities and use clever tricks to deceive their opponents.

"I would like to thank all the fans for supercharging us to make standalone GWENT happen. Thousands of e-mails in dozens of languages coming from all around the world, the phone calls, the forum posts, and more than 40 fan made versions – all this, and everything in between, didn't go unnoticed," said Marcin Iwiński, CD PROJEKT co-founder. "Yes, we were mysteriously quiet after the launch of The Witcher 3, but during all this time we were hard at work on what we just unveiled today – GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. We've taken all that heart and energy you gave us and put it into GWENT," continues Iwiński. "If you enjoyed GWENT in The Witcher 3, I think I don't have to convince you to sign-up for the beta. If you hadn't tried it yet, there's no better time. Go register, play the beta for free starting from September and share your feedback with us. Tell us what you like, and what you don't. Tell us what we should change or improve. We made this game for you, so let's shape it together."

In Gwent you can build your deck. Pick your side and command five different factions: the mighty Nilfgaardian Empire, proud Skellige, brutal Monsters, cunning North Realms or shadow Scoia’tael. You can build your deck by collecting new cards and deploying armies full of versatile units, unique heroes and rule-flipping cards that summon fog to blind your opponents archers or call down dragon fire to destroy their strongest units. You will also be able to craft cards by breaking down unwanted which ensures you have an ever-evolving deck.

There will be a story campaign where you lead mighty armies during prominent events straight from The Witcher universe. There will also be friendly and ranked matches. Friendly matches is where you can test your deck, try out new strategies or just show off your collection of rare, animated cards. Ranked matches will allow you to rise through player driven divisions and advance to the Pro League.

If you are interested in participating in the beta, you can register by clicking here. Be also sure to check out the trailer below and tell us what you think about Gwent becoming a standalone game.