CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a new update later this year, bringing cross-platform mod support to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This exciting news, shared during the game’s 10th anniversary celebrations, means console players can finally use mods, a feature previously limited to PC.
What Is Cross-Platform Mod Support?
Mods are fan-made additions that change or add to a game, like new outfits, weapons, or even quests. Until now, only PC players could enjoy mods for The Witcher 3 through sites like Nexus Mods. The upcoming patch will let PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players download and use mods, too, creating a shared modding system across all three platforms. This is done through mod.io, a platform that makes it easy to upload and download mods.
How It Works
- Platforms: The update adds mod support for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Older consoles (PS4, Xbox One) and Nintendo Switch won’t get this feature.
- Accessing Mods: You’ll need a free mod.io account linked to your CD Projekt Red account. You can set this up in the game’s new mod menu or on the mod.io website.
- Free to Use: Downloading and sharing mods is completely free for anyone who owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
- Creating Mods: Mods can only be created on PC using tools like REDkit, which mimics the game’s development tools. Console players can use mods but can’t make them.
- Mod Limits: Not all PC mods will work on consoles due to platform rules (e.g., Sony’s stricter guidelines on custom assets). Mods with scripts (like new quests) must use REDkit for consoles, but simpler mods (like textures or outfits) can use other tools.
This update is a game-changer for The Witcher 3, which has sold over 60 million copies and remains a fan favorite a decade after its 2015 release. Console players can now enjoy popular mods, like new outfits for characters like Ciri or Triss, better graphics, or gameplay tweaks (e.g., removing item weight limits).
With over 7,700 mods and 170 million downloads on Nexus Mods, the modding community is huge, and this patch opens the door for console players to join in.
What to Expect
- Mod Examples: Based on other games like Baldur’s Gate 3 (which also uses mod.io), expect mods for new hairstyles, gear recolors, or small gameplay changes. Big mods, like total game overhauls, may stay PC-only due to console restrictions.
- When It’s Coming: The patch is set for “later in 2025,” with no exact date yet. CD Projekt Red will share more details closer to release.
- Other Platforms: PC players can still use Nexus Mods or Steam Workshop, but console players must use mod.io to access mods.
- Trophy/Achievement Note: It’s unclear if mods will disable trophies or achievements, as seen in some games like Skyrim on PlayStation. Fans on Reddit hope this won’t be the case.
Final Thoughts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cross-platform mod support update, coming later in 2025, is a huge win for fans on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. For the first time, console players can dive into the game’s massive modding community, adding new looks, gameplay tweaks, or quests to Geralt’s adventure.
Sources: thewitcher.com