The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling videogames in history'
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved significant sales milestones, surpassing 65 million copies sold. This achievement solidifies its status as one of the best-selling video games in history. The game's consistent sales performance continues to impress, with an average of five million copies sold annually since its release.
- ▪The Witcher 3 has sold another 5 million copies over the last year.
- ▪It has now surpassed 65 million copies sold in total.
- ▪The game is now cited as the eighth best-selling video game of all time.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 22:14:16 +0000 |
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Games RPG The Witcher The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling videogames in history' News By Andy Chalk published 29 May 2026 It was already among the best-selling games of all time, really, but now it's even bigger. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: CD Projekt) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Here's a nice little bit of trivia to carry you into your weekend: Amidst all the hullabaloo about the surprise Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past that was…
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