Is Gwent Being Discontinued?
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is not being completely discontinued, but CD Projekt Red has announced that it will be winding down its official support for the game by the end of 2023, with a small team providing maintenance-level support from 2024 onwards. The game will still be playable, but there will be no new cards or content added, and the community will be given tools to continue balancing and playing the game.
About Gwent
Game Overview
Gwent is a free-to-play collectible card game set in the Witcher universe, where players engage in fast-paced online PvP duels that require bluffing, decision-making, and deck construction.
History of Gwent
Gwent originated from the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt game, where it was a popular mini-game. It later evolved into a standalone game, with its own esports scene and community.
FAQs
General Information
- What is happening to Gwent? CD Projekt Red is ending its official support for Gwent by the end of 2023, with a small team providing maintenance-level support from 2024 onwards.
- Will Gwent still be playable? Yes, Gwent will still be playable, but there will be no new cards or content added.
- Is Gwent still alive in 2023? 2023 will be the last year to get new content and esports events for Gwent.
Game Details
- What is the future of Gwent? The future of Gwent involves the community taking over the balancing and playing of the game, with no new cards or content being added.
- Who owns Gwent? Gwent is owned and licensed by CD Projekt Red.
- How many Gwent cards exist? There are 199 total Gwent cards to be collected in The Witcher 3.
Gameplay
- How to play Gwent? Gwent is played by placing a wager, then engaging in a best-of-three rounds match, where players use their cards to win rounds.
- Who goes first in Gwent? The player who wins the coin toss goes first in Gwent.
- How long does it take to beat Gwent? Completing the main objectives of Gwent takes around 63 hours, while achieving 100% completion takes around 434 hours.
Community and Esports
- Is there an official Gwent game? Yes, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is the official game, available for free on various platforms.
- What is Thronebreaker? Thronebreaker is a standalone game that was initially conceived as a single-player campaign expansion for Gwent.
- What rank are Gwent players? Gwent players progress through 31 ranks, from rank 30 to rank 0, which is called Pro Rank.
Miscellaneous
- Why is Gwent called Gwent? Gwent comes from the Welsh word for “champaign country” or “level alluvial plain”.
- What is the largest town in Gwent? Caerphilly has the largest population in Gwent, with 181,019 people.
- Is Gwent worth playing in The Witcher? Yes, many fans enjoy Gwent and consider it an integral part of The Witcher experience, although it’s not necessary to play it to complete the main storyline.