After 10 years, The Witcher 3's fan-favorite card game Gwent is becoming an actual, real-life card game with more than 400 cards

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"The biggest 'game within a game' in media history" is getting even bigger

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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The Witcher 3's wildly popular in-game card game Gwent is getting an official physical release 10 years after CD Projekt Red's beloved RPG launched.

Gwent is a playable minigame you can access in The Witcher 3 by interacting with NPCs found in various locations like inns and taverns across the map. It's a turn-based card game where your goal is to gather up more points than your opponent before the round ends.

"Gwent is the biggest ‘game within a game’ in media history," says Hatchette marketing manager Rob Trounce. "After a 10 year wait, we are proud to be working alongside No Loading Games to bring this beloved game to tabletops in a stunning package – whether it’s a souvenir for fans of Geralt and his adventures, or a game for competitive card game enthusiasts, Gwent will be one of the hottest games of 2025.”

Gwent is set to hit UK store shelves in Q3 2025 for £44. A US release hasn't been confirmed.

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