- 835,349 reviews96% positive
- Steam store page
- Released
- 2015
- Developer
- CD Projekt Red
- Genre
- RPG
- Platforms today
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Last checked
- October 30, 2026
Does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt run on Windows 11, Mac, Linux and Steam Deck?
| Windows 11 | Yes. The store lists it in the system requirements. Source |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 | Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. Source |
| Linux | Through Proton: ProtonDB rates it Platinum (runs perfectly out of the box). Source |
| Steam Deck | Verified by Valve: it works great on Steam Deck. Source |
Minimum operating system on the store page: 64-bit Windows 11. What these mean.
Synopsis
A single-player fantasy role-playing game set in a huge, war-torn open world. You play Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter, as he searches for his adopted daughter Ciri. Along the way you take on monster contracts, make dialogue choices that shape events, fight with sword and magic, and play the Gwent card game.
What people say
Critics praised the enormous, richly detailed world, the writing and voice acting, and side quests that often feel as strong as the main story. Combat, alchemy and the monster-hunting contracts also drew approval. Complaints centered on technical problems such as frame rate dips, bugs and long load times, plus clumsy horse handling and some padding in the main plot. Players on Steam rate it overwhelmingly positively.
Playability today
Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.
Runs today: 5 / 5
- ✓ Sold today from an official store
- ✓ Runs on current Windows without fan patches
- ? Single-player works without an internet connection (not checked yet)
- ? All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks) (not checked yet)
- ? Supports modern resolutions and widescreen (not checked yet)
- ? Full controller support or remappable controls (not checked yet)
- ✓ Steam Deck Verified or Playable, or a native handheld version
- ✓ No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
- ✓ No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
- ? No known game-breaking bugs in the current version (not checked yet)
Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked with a question mark count once someone has checked them.
Design today
Not judged yet. Someone has to play it first: we check whether the controls, menus, saving, onboarding, pacing and camera still feel good next to games made today.
