Gwent (The Witcher 3)
When Aldert Geert introduces Gwent to Geralt in White Orchard around the start of The Witcher 3’s first act, it seems like just another card game. Its appeal was clear by the end of the tutorial though, as win or lose, many felt the need to find more players and get better cards in order to fuel their growing Gwent addiction.
Between Gwent’s multiple effect-based factions, spell-centric cards, and powerful legendary characters, the game provides a plethora of different deck combinations and ways to approach each match. The side mission became so popular after The Witcher 3’s release that it even got its own game.
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game released in 2018, adding even more depth, alongside making overpowered cards and combos fairer.
The only downside to the game in The Witcher 3 is that it doesn’t allow Geralt to ask any of the major villains if they want to play a round. The Unseen Elder likes to play Gwent too.
