The Witcher 3 offers players a lot of choices throughout its 100+ hours of gameplay, but some of them matter a lot more than others. While some choices dictate the course of a single quest or how Geralt tackles a specific monster, others can have lasting impacts on the rest of the game. With The Witcher 4 following Ciri after the events of The Witcher 3, it will be interesting to see if the predecessor’s biggest choices also influence the new game.

In The Witcher 3, decisions impact the rest of the continent. As Geralt often finds himself embroiled in political matters throughout the game, his choices can hold a lot of weight. His personal choices also have a major impact on the player’s experience, even if they aren’t impacting the overall world of the game as much. The Witcher 3‘s biggest choices come with consequences.

Choosing The Events Of The Witcher 2 Affects The Witcher 3’s Story

The Witcher 3 Allows Players To Simulate A Playthrough Of The Previous Game


The Witcher 2 promo featuring a scarred Geralt of Rivia with a dragon in the background.

Some of the biggest story decisions affecting The Witcher 3 occur in The Witcher 2. Depending on Geralt’s actions in the previous installment, certain characters won’t even show up in The Witcher 3, while others may have very different opinions of him. However, there’s no need to play The Witcher 2 to make these decisions.


Images of Triss in her alternative gown and Yennefer in her default outfit against a shot of a sunset in Witcher 3.© Provided by ScreenRant

Romancing either Triss or Yennefer in The Witcher 3 will come with a set of advantages and disadvantages, which makes it a tricky choice for players.

Before the game starts, The Witcher 3 allows players to simulate a playthrough of The Witcher 2. This allows players to shape their gameplay experience around the choices they hypothetically would’ve made had they played the second game. This could grant Geralt a better relationship with Roche at the start of the third game. Certain NPCs are only available if players choose to save them. Before jumping into The Witcher 3, you may want to look up the best choices for your ideal playthrough.