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The The Witcher franchise has 4 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The WitcherEssential | 2007 | PC | —— | — | ||
| 2 | The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsEssential | 2011 | PC | —— | — | ||
| 3 | The Witcher 3: Wild HuntEssential Start here — one of the greatest RPGs ever made | 2015 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 4 | The Witcher 4Optional | 2026 | PS5 | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of The Witcher's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. No games in this list are tagged Recommended right now.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: The Witcher 4.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.