CD Projekt Red's masterpiece, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has reached an extraordinary milestone with more than 60 million copies sold worldwide. This achievement brings the acclaimed RPG tantalizingly close to surpassing Bethesda's 2011 phenomenon, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Even after a decade since its original launch, The Witcher 3 maintains an impressive active player base, further bolstered by the introduction of official modding tools that have reignited interest among veteran fans.

While now universally recognized as one of gaming's greatest achievements, The Witcher 3's success was far from certain during development. CD Projekt Red's leadership recently reflected on their humble beginnings, recalling nights spent sleeping under desks during the original game's creation. Through perseverance and creative vision, the studio transformed into an industry leader, with their third Witcher installment becoming their defining masterpiece. Now, this Polish-developed RPG stands poised to overtake one of Western gaming's most cherished titles in total sales.

According to CD Projekt Red's latest financial reports (as highlighted by IGN), The Witcher 3 has achieved its 60 million sales milestone exactly ten years after launch. With Bethesda announcing Skyrim's 60 million sales in June 2023, the gap between these two RPG titans continues to narrow. The anniversary celebrations include a global concert tour, with CD Projekt Red expressing their desire to "celebrate together" with their dedicated fanbase.

As The Witcher 3 enjoys continued success, CD Projekt Red shifts focus to the franchise's future. Development progresses on the next installment, with team members expressing confidence in The Witcher 4's direction and protagonist choice, reportedly featuring Ciri in a leading role. While no release date has been confirmed, the studio estimates the game won't arrive before 2027.

Meanwhile, Elder Scrolls fans continue their lengthy wait for the next chapter in Bethesda's fantasy series. With only a 2018 teaser trailer to fuel speculation, the community remains hopeful for updates during upcoming gaming showcases.