The Witcher, the first game in the saga that has enthralled gamers over all these years, can be procured for free right now. All you need to do is sign up for a newsletter from GOG, and the game will be yours for the taking.
The Witcher was released back in 2007, had grabbed quite some attention for its RPG brilliance back in the day. More than anything, it was its story that ended up being the main hook, having been based on Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s much appreciated novels.
The game eventually spawned a series, the culmination of which were the next two games which were massive achievements in the field of role-playing games. In fact, the latest offering from the series remains one of the best RPGs of all time.
Like we said, those wishing to grab their free copies will need to sign up for GOG’s newsletter. And don’t worry, as you can certainly unsubscribe later without losing access to your free copy of The Witcher.
Even if you’ve played the two latest games from the series, it would be a good idea to get into this one as several events referenced in the new titles actually transpire in it. This will definitely help you gain a deeper understanding of the overall story.
Apart from games, the Witcher franchise will soon be making its way into a Netflix series that is under development right now. Recent titbits had revealed that the script of its pilot episode has been finalized, and the eight-episode first season is aiming for a 2020 release on the popular streaming platform.
You can click here to go grab your free copy of The Witcher from GOG.