Xbox Celebrates The Witcher 3's 10th Anniversary with Exclusive Wireless Controllers
2025-05-23 01:42:18As The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt celebrates its monumental 10th anniversary, Xbox has crafted a fitting tribute - a pair of breathtaking wireless controllers inspired by CD Projekt Red's masterpiece. Originally crowned 2015's Game of the Year, The Witcher 3 has solidified its position as one of gaming's most influential RPGs, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with legendary titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in fantasy gaming pantheon.
Microsoft's gaming division has established a pattern of releasing premium controllers alongside major game launches. Recent years have seen special editions for Forza Horizon 5, Starfield, and Halo Infinite, while the recent Doom: The Dark Ages announcement spawned two hellish controller designs. However, anniversary editions - particularly for third-party titles - remain exceptionally rare in Xbox's catalog.
Following last week's 10th anniversary celebrations, Xbox unveiled these collector's items through a cinematic trailer. The controllers showcase a sleek dark silver and black color scheme worthy of a Witcher, featuring the iconic Gwynbleidd emblem at center stage and the game's blood-red Roman numeral "III" on the right grip.
Gamers should note both controller variants share identical aesthetics, making the standard edition equally appealing to collectors. Currently, the Elite Series 2 version shows as sold out across retailers - a testament to the enduring passion for Geralt's adventures. Xbox will likely restock these premium controllers soon, so fans should monitor the official Xbox Store for updates.
The controller release coincides with exciting developments for the franchise. CD Projekt Red recently unveiled The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards, though development timelines remain uncertain. Fans might glimpse more of the upcoming sequel during this year's Summer Game Fest, Gamescom, or The Game Awards.