Most games peak at launch. The Witcher 3 just keeps going.
CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surpassed 65 million copies sold, cementing its place among the best-selling games of all time.
TL;DR
- 65 million copies sold worldwide
- +5 million copies in just the last year
- Now among the top 10 best-selling games ever
- New expansion Songs of the Past coming in 2027
- The game still drives revenue alongside Cyberpunk 2077
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A New Sales Milestone for a Modern Classic
According to CD Projekt Red’s latest earnings report, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has now reached:
65 million copies sold
To put that into perspective:
- It sold 60 million copies just last year
- That’s +5 million in 12 months
- All this… 11 years after release
That kind of long-tail success is extremely rare – even for AAA games.
Top 10 Best-Selling Games of All Time
With this milestone, The Witcher 3 officially joins the elite group of:
Top 10 best-selling games in history
And honestly? It earned it.
From memes to masterpieces: few RPGs have had this level of cultural impact and staying power.
Why Is It Still Selling in 2026?
There’s no single reason – it’s a perfect storm of factors:
Main Drivers of Continued Sales
- Next-gen updates and visual improvements
- Frequent deep discounts, especially on platforms like G2A
- Strong word-of-mouth and “must-play RPG” status
- Netflix Witcher series boosting interest
- Availability on Xbox Game Pass
It’s basically become the default recommendation for anyone asking: “What RPG should I play?”
Songs of the Past Will Push It Even Further
Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room:
A brand-new expansion is coming in 2027.
The upcoming Songs of the Past expansion is already bringing The Witcher 3 back into the spotlight.
And if history repeats itself (Blood and Wine says hello), we can expect:
- A massive spike in player count
- Millions of additional copies sold
- Returning players revisiting the game
CD Projekt Red Is Still Riding the Wave
The earnings report also highlights something important:
- Strong revenue in Q1 2026
- Driven largely by The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
- +6% year-on-year growth
CDPR is also expanding its team, adding:
42 new developers between February and April 2026
That’s a clear sign the studio is gearing up for:
- The Witcher 4
- New expansions
- Future AAA projects
Final Thoughts
At this point, The Witcher 3 isn’t just a game – it’s a phenomenon.
Selling 65 million copies over 11 years shows something most studios dream of:
longevity.
And with a new expansion on the way, don’t be surprised if:
70 million is just around the corner.