Okay, here’s a new spin on that:
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So, here’s the thing. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Absolutely legendary, right? Launched way back in May 2015. Yeah, I know, hardly feels like yesterday, but somehow it kinda does? Anyway, classic game, open-world masterpiece. But let’s talk about this wild discovery shared by a fan. Apparently, it took them — wait for it — over 1,000 hours of gameplay to realize an NPC near Novigrad doesn’t have to get roasted by witch hunters. I mean, how do you even clock that many hours without noticing? It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, hiding in plain sight all these years. Bonkers.
Picture this: You’re meandering through the realms, probably distracted by who-knows-what (me, I usually wander off course chasing some useless herb). You’re Geralt, right? Maybe initially focused on monster slaying, navigating political intrigue, or just, I don’t know, enjoying the view? Well, during all this, there’s this character you’re supposed to save from getting barbecued by some Redanian guards. Only it turns out, if you don’t head there early in the game, the opportunity just vanishes. Poof. Well, a Reddit user, Skip13ayles, apparently missed this juicy detail until now — like, a thousand hours in. What they discovered is genuinely a gem for late comers.
Skip13ayles saw something special — I mean, in their video, Geralt actually saves the guy! Said guy, by the way, is Moritz Diefenthel. Apparently accused of doing magic, which is a big no-no in Radovid’s lands. Anyway, Geralt can actually bust this dude out. Surprised the witch hunters with a classic butt-kicking and — get this — had a full-on conversation with Moritz afterward. Not something you’d expect after such chaos, right?
You want more? After saving Moritz, if Geralt manages to complete “A Matter of Life and Death,” there’s this neat extra dialogue. Instead of getting all judgy on Moritz like most probably would, Geralt goes, “Hey, talk to Triss. She’s got a plan. And some mages could use your skills.” Kinda sounds like a buddy movie quest, doesn’t it? This all supposedly leads to the mission “Now or Never.” Pretty epic, huh? It’s these hidden tidbits that keep the game feeling fresh, even after hours upon hours. Well, as for me, that’s the kind of discovery that keeps you playing just one more hour — again and again.
And as for the future? The Witcher 4, with Ciri possibly leading the charge, could have even more Easter eggs like these. Watch this space. Or, you know, don’t. But I know I will.
