On The Witcher 3's 10th birthday, join us in celebrating one of the most enduringly brilliant open world RPGs ever made

10 years on from its original release, The Witcher 3 still casts a shadow as enormous as its sprawling world.

At the time, it felt like an unbeatable, landmark achievement for the genre. Sure enough, though RPGs have flourished in the decade since, I don't think anyone has yet matched its combination of rich and mature storytelling, expansive open world adventure, and lovable, nuanced characters.

Its release hit videogames like a meteor strike. The series had always been quietly successful and well-regarded...