Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is a free-to-play digital collectible card game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by CD Projekt. It was released on October 23, 2018 and is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Gwent is a card game that first appeared as a mini-game in the highly acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Unexpectedly, the mini-game proved to be so popular that the developers turned it into a stand-alone title.
But Gwent isn’t a lazy port — the core mechanics are still the same, but a stand-alone game requires much more complexity. A whole host of new leader cards, entire new decks and a plethora of new special effects make this a different card game altogether.
Gwent rounds are short, but full of tension. Keen strategic decision-making and caution are what defines the gameplay. There is no other card game where you can sacrifice a round to win the entire match. Gwent rewards a restrained, calculated approach.
The reward tree system is divided by factions. This discourages players from simply sticking with one deck all the way through. Daily quests and a well-executed achievement system reward players with currency that is used to purchase card packs. Players who are satisfied with their decks can purchase cosmetic upgrades that make their cards animated.
Gwent has blossomed into an intricate and detailed game. Veteran fans of card games and novices alike will enjoy the collectible features, strategy elements and unique art-style.
