Of course, whenever you upload it’s been an instant click or whenever I am soonest free to do so for years now, you upload quality content and thank you for that, my friend.
Only hundreds? I have clocked over 3,000 hours in the Witcher 3 and GOTYE Witcher 3 combined. I still find new stuff when I replay it. Make that exactly 3,390 hours and 20 minutes.
@@xLetalis Hello, i havent watched all ur vids, but i was playing The Witcher yesterday night, and i found a cannibal. Have u seen them before?? Edit: ive been playing this for 3 years, finished it more than 5 times, runned around all map, but yet this game and u always surprise me with something new 🤲❤
Indeed! Great job of the developers to make something so intricate and full of details :) and amazing work of xLetalis! :). It also is interesting to note that the witch-hunts in a way are event that happens canonically in the future in the books as well :) as most of the sorceresses die on the stake, also the love affairs of various nilfgaardian soldiers with the nordling women is also what happens to one of hte girls from temple of Melitele at the end of the books! :) I don't know if those are merely similes or parallels intentional or not but it does have a very book feel :). "... Katja...' 'Tell me, child,' Nenneke gently urged. 'Katja,' Eurneid cleared her throat, 'met a wounded Nilfgaardian in the hospital. After the conclusion of the peace, when the prisoners where exchanged, she went with him to Nilfgaard.' 'I've always said,' sighed the priestess, 'that love knows no boundaries." Witcher, Lady of the Lake Katja is one of the girls who was Ciri's sort of 'classmate' in the books :), while she stayed and was schooled in the temple in Ellander in Blood of Elves. By the way xLetalis I wonder how fun it would be with your talent for picking out such small details, I wonder how you would analyze the Hexer series hehe :)...well the polish series has it's share of faults there's no two words about that, though I wonder what your reactions would be, thoughts and impressions, the main problem is of course you'd have to rely on the subtitles, it's in polish obviously hehe.
Geralt's one line with Ciri when she cries is interesting. He says, "killing monsters in forgotten villages." It seems to suggest she's making the wrong decision as empress, that no matter what she does the regular people will continue to suffer. It's bleak in its own way.
I don't think it implies that the Empress ending is a wrong decision, but as we know it, the world of the Witcher is pretty grim and there's no turning it into a happy fairy tale. I think it serves to emphasise the fact that whatever you do, you can't fix everything and no Ending is perfect. Regular people are always going to suffer somewhat, especially in the aftermath of a War when there's a lot of rebuilding to do, Monsters have been agitated by Armies on the moves, all the deaths have attracted Necrophages etc...
Empress ending makes sense, since she can make bigger changes in the world while ruling the most powerful nation, she knows how to fight, has Emhyr and Philippa to teach her politics and has Geralt's humbleness, the "becoming a witcher" ending just feels like a childish decision, running away from all responsibilities in order to live a lifestyle that is not hers, since she's not an actual witcher, just like Philippa said in the Sunstone quest she would be throwing her life away by not becoming Empress.
@@Kyle-hf7ji , I agree with this. Throughout the game, Ciri behaves self-confidentally. Her actions, decisions, and powers are far beyond being a monster slayer. All of that struggle, extensive journeys, fights for her world's future, and to give it all up at the end and run away? Sounds too simple to me. During my first playthrough some years back, I missed visiting Emhyr and was disappointed by the ending, even though it was generally good. Trying to be a father to his daughter, I doubt Geralt would want her to run in some bogs and sewers all her life. And she, probably, would quickly become bored of that with her super-human abilities. Same as Yen in their supposed "happy end in a forgotten hut." I followed the "canon" story bonding with Yen, but no way that would work for them. They can only love each other at a considerable distance.
The witcher 3 is an eternal game, a timeless masterpiece from history to graphics to music (I still remember the soundtrack of skellige, not to mention that of novigrad or velen, they are all masterful pieces). in this game everything is close to perfection (apart from the Combat system, which I really appreciated). I mean, I finished this game a few weeks ago (including all the dlc's) and I am constantly homesick for skellige, for Toussaint .... the witcher 3 has been an epic journey, which I will never forget.
Indeed a true masterpiece. No other game came so close to perfection. It sets the bar so high that most of other games cannot even get close, let alone reach it. It is hard to enjoy other games after playing Witcher 3.
@@Eth77930 I agree on everything bro, this game has rightfully entered the Olympus of video games ... this game borders on perfection, you can see that it was a game made with passion and love, this is not just a game .... But It is an experience of life that everyone should try sooner or later.
@@Leon1910s Once Ciri's scene in the Tower finishes, you're transfered to Velen, a week later. A cutscene plays where Geralt examines the fancy cookies that once led the path of treats, when he hears a noice. He'll say, 'a werewolf is near' and you get control again. You approach the werewolf, who'll explain he's no longer a threat to people, because he's too hungry to hunt and to please get the cubs of a nearby den and save them. Geralt says he's there for him, oddly enough, but wants him to take him to the Crone. He asks why, since she's a dangerous creature, and he explains the Crone has his daughter's medallion. When the werewolf offers he buy a new necklace and his daughter will get over it, Geralt flat out admits his daughter's dead and won't get over it. You can either spare the werewolf, or not. If you spare him, he'll lead you to the Crone but you bump on the people who've captured the female wolf before her cubs nearby. There, you can choose to ignore them or kill them. No matter what you do, both the she-wolf and her remaining cub are left to die, either with the line xLetalis points out, or with the werewolf saying 'only one cub survives' and Geralt replies 'we don't have time'. Even though you can control him, there's no way to save the cub (in fact I can't even see it, the den appears empty). Eventually you make it to the orphanage, where Weavess awaits, already aware of Ciri's death. Geralt asks Berem, the werewolf, to stay out of this, leave and go look for the good life, with a wife and kids/cubs(?). Weavess mocks him, telling him he's afraid and all is lost, because they're surrounded by dozens of monsters whose brethren he slew for a handful of coins. In the shadows of the swamp, all sorts of necrophages stir. Geralt replies 'I feel don't feel anything anymore'. All the monsters attack, which triggers a boss fight. Once you win, Geralt speeds to the corpse and searches it, but finds nothing on it. He trashes the entire Crone shrine until he finds the medallion in a small box. He sits down exhausted, clutches it and appears completely broken. His eyes are closed, as monsters creep around the hut. The end.
I always looked at the "worst ending" as Ciri just not wanting to come back. Not her dying. Like the choices you have to make to get that ending are all about making decisions for Ciri instead of letting her make them herself. So I always saw it as her deciding against coming back and just going somewhere else. Anyways great video as always!
@@quintonmiller8266 Nah I got the Witcher ending, but I still really like the bad ending. Especially since it's the only one that let's you kill that last crone.
I am all for getting rid of that madman, but what about Roche, Ves and Thaler? That is my big issue with the quest. So big, that I never do it. I cannot kill let the Temerians die, and I do not want to kill Dijkstra... so Radovid just rules, and we can hope his rule will be short and someone saner will succeed him.
@@quintonmiller8266 I kind of like Dijkstra. I could still live with killing him... if that did not mean that Nilfgaard wins the war. Because Radovid may be a madman, but he wont be a king a forever. But if Nilfgaard conquers North - with Foltest dead and Temeria vassal state of Roche&co, with Demavend, Henselt, Radovid, Dijkstra dead, Rivia&Meve possibly a vassal? - then that is forever. North is Nilfgaard. There will be no one to fight back, no one to rebel. Not in the near future at least, and 20-30 years from now, people will just get used to it, and any chance of overthrowing Nilfgaard will be gone. Killing Radovid & Dijkstra a have Ciri become the empress is a solution, but she just wants to live a "normal" life - so that is a no. Killing Radovid & Dijsktra so that Emhyr rules North - no. Killing Radovid & Roche, Ves and Thaler, so that Dijkstra rules North - no. So I do not meddle. Radovid wins the war, Nilfgaard pulls back, and with Emhyr's death, Ciri is left in peace (hopefully), Nilfgaard focuses on internal political struggles for a while (hopefully), and few months/year from now, maybe some gets rid of Radovid (Dijkstra, Temerians, Phillipa, anyone).
@@Eth77930 I could never let Radovid live, but I've done both kill and let win Dijkstra. I think for White Orchard, the Temerian ending is the best. But for the North as a whole I prefer the Dijkstra ending. Though on a personal level, Geralt would either not get involved or save Roche, Ves and Thaler.
@@quintonmiller8266ciri empress ending is just military coup waiting to happen ending. Compassionate ruler for a bloodthirsty, slave-owning nation is surely gonna end well.
I despise the empress ending because I'd never have no daughter of mine marry that pampered holier-than-thou nilfgaardian general. And also because it doesn't feel right all those years of witcher training becoming a waste.
@@quintonmiller8266if you are saying this, you don't know Geralt well. Geralt has always been someone who values his friends and those close to him more than "the greater good".
I got the sad ending during my first playthrough and I felt so broken cause like you said Geralt went on this entire journey to save her daughter and in turn took us on the journey too. It was heartbreaking to see Geralt lose all hope and accept defeat and just... Give up. And on that note, great video as always my guy and happy 7th anniversary!
Would've been cool if after this ending you couldn't play DLCs. Well, it wouldn't have been commercially right when they (DLCs) were just out, but now they can add that. Like, the end is the end, what can we do
I got that, realised I fucked up, instantly loaded an old save. I had replay 2 hours that I had just done but Geralt wasn’t getting that ending after such a long journey!
xLetalis: Gives a profoundly emotional ending to the video, draws phenomenal parallels and points out lovely writing in the game - effectively makes me tear up. Also xLetalis: AND ON THAT NOTE~...♥ Happy anniversary and thank you for all your hard work! :D
7 years later and we see more amazing details about this game, and we can still have the same strong feelings it made us feel the first time we played it. To be honest, I never got the ending that Ciri dies. I truly can't bear to bring the game to end like that, even though I agree it's the most powerful one. Huge thanks to both you xLetalis and the people that created this masterpiece . Happy Anniversary to one of the best games ever made💖!!!
Man all endings are supposed to have happened anyways. Just did it yesterday morning…. Oh god was it the most moving ending. Then when you have to tell Ciri we have no time to go to visit Skjall… man I felt it, “bad decisions” are those you regret.
@@juniorhernandez3347 Don't know if all endings have indeed happened, but I really can't sit and watch that ending. I can't even bring myself to actually do the choices that lead to it. It's all so heartbreaking. Bad decisions are indeed those we regret.
@@christinaac it makes a lot of sense that they would all be included as one complete ending. Something ends, something begins 1, 2 and 3 are little clues. They all happen after an amount of time and the “worst ending” is the earliest while the Witcher ending comes next and empress a little later. None of the endings even suggest the last happened or didn’t happen either. It’s almost hard for me to try and convince myself it’s just a coincidence. I’d like to hear why you don’t think so though. Dedicating hours of your time for the worst possible play through for free does take a an extremely great game though. Would only ever do it for the Witcher.
@@juniorhernandez3347 It's not that I don't think it happened that way, I just don't know if it happened that way. But I think it makes all the endings way stronger if they happened separately. And of course I do agree it is worth it to play many times, so you can see all endings. So, whatever the way they are supposed to be, they are still all amazing. And in general, the full game is amazing💗!
Many years ago while playing through The Witcher 2, I found your videos and they helped me greatly. I subbed as a way of saying thanks for getting me through that. Now I look back to the announcement of your 2nd child, the story about your daughter finding things in The Witcher 3, the Netflix Witcher show and all your videos. You are more than just a channel I sub to, You are like family. Happy 7th Anniversary CDPR to the greatest game ever and to you xLetalis, Thank You for constantly searching for new things to show us. Fantastic video once again. I hope you and the family are doing well. Now I think I'll go watch the 10th anniversary Witcher video and shed a tear for this masterpiece.
I always take the Dijsktra ending, I love him since I've read the books. He might seem heartless and calculating, but he actually wants the best for the people and prefers to avoid wars. Also I think out of those three, he is the best option for Mages and Sorceresses.
@@katearcher8514 They aren't book characters so I didn't care that much for starters, but I also prefer Iorweth's path over Roche, it seems more logical to me. And in W3, both Roche and Thaler work for Nilfgaard.
@@kjaldir1089 I was pro-roche for a while, like, I felt like his bond with Geralt was special and also that Radovid was the best hope for Temeria. But then when you transfer your save even if you sided with Roche he will say "I don't trust anyone, not even you" it was insulting. Not to mention what they did to Radovids character. I do feel like Iorveth is more "canon" nowadays.
@@kjaldir1089 you know, I also always go Iorweth, but Roche never ceases to amaze me with his selflessness. I screwed him over like 3 times and still he's always there with his helping hand. He's a decent man, that's for sure. He works for the free Temeria, his patriotism is so pure, but at this point that means working with Nilfgaard. Although I pick Dijkstra every time, it breaks my heart every time.
I found new (for me) detail in "Blood and wine". If you ignore all notice boards and quests in Toussaint and go play gwent with innkeepers, one of them is going to play with Skellige deck. If you win this game, you get a Skellige card and Geralt says that on the back of this weird new card is a tournament invitation. Just when i thought that i've seen everything.
Your words and thoughts about the bad ending made my heart ache. It is truly a great composition of story telling cdpr assembled here. I'm not sure if I can ever go for the bad ending myself but it is definately the strongest and lingers on for a long time afterwards.
cdpr is just so insane with the level of detail they put into this game. they really made not just the world feel real, but also your choices in the game. incredible as always
We call it the “worst ending” because it’s the saddest not because it’s bad, the “bad ending” is actually the best ending, it’s emotional and more fitting to the witcher world, where great endings happen only in fairytales, definitely the best ending
@@quintonmiller8266 had the "good ending" for first playthrough because I'm not a jerk. Chosed the bad for second playthrough because it's totally epic. Nothing's wrong with me it's just the more fitting ending for the witcher. It's so tragic... And the hag lines with the monsters lurking in the forest gives me goosebumps. Plus it's closer to the true ending of Geralt's life in the Books.
@@quintonmiller8266 I almost always pick the 'Ciri becomes a witcher' ending myself. I'm not sure if that's the best ending, since some peope argue that her become empress is technically better since she rules Nilfgard and can do a lot of good on the throne. Either way, I never pick her death as an ending. I just can't do it.
On my first games, I did an ending with Ciri Witcher, but on my last game, I did the Ciri Empress ending and I think it's the best ending in the end. Ciri Empress of Nilfgaard may be a good choice, to impose peace and stability.
Speaking of Pricilla, I just discovered on the quest Carnal Sins, if you don’t kill Nathaniel and you do kill the Higher Vampire, you can go back to Crippled Kate’s, and see Nathaniel up to his old tricks, with a lady tied up. You can’t kill him though.
I've played the game 5 times, almost 800 hours but I've only seen 2 endings. Witcheress Ciri 4 times and empress Ciri once, and every single time in the witcheress ending I killed Radovid and Dijkstra so there were a lot of stuff new to me. I have to say that I really like the little variations depending on who rules the North, they make absolute sense but are the kind of things that most developers don't bother to include, such details really make you appreciate the game. Also the bad ending is probably the best written ending.
Seven years ago, I started a trip to find Ciri; reunited with old friends and met new ones, rescued some and killed others. Traveled to Novigrad, Velen, the land of wine, the ice Islands of Skellige, visited old Kaer Morghen and White Orchid. Retrieved the sets of old Witcher masters and found their swords, whom I displayed proudly on my home. Seven years ago, and each that has passed and will pass I'll keep replaying it and finding all those little details that I had missed before
I commented this on a previous video but I believe it will get more attention here: So I found this small detail (I apologize in advance if you already showcased it) in Velen, during the Forefathers' Eve there's more boats than usual all around Fyke Island as the villagers arrive, and once the quest is done and the villagers leave, all the extra boats are gone
This video is the best gift from xLetalis to us as an audience, truly the ending dialogue makes it even better. Thanks again mate for your efforts and keeping this details for this occasion.
Best tribute for the 7th anniversary! Well made and edited. Nice compilation of details missed. Over the years, your videos have certainly helped in getting people interested in Witcher 3 and those that have finished the game to replay it. Thanks for your contribution to the Witcher community! =)
I still play this game every now and then, just to roam around and listen to ard skellig every time, and it's been a long time, and WAOH! it's amazing how things are yet to be found. Can't wait for witcher 4 and hopefully play as geralt again and your contents are amazing. Thank you!
@@mca1881 I haven't got any closure yet, I still think there's a chance to play as geralt like in the final moment of the mission, " the final age" ciri says " "What do you know about saving the world, silly? You are but a witcher. This is my story, not yours. You must let me finish telling it." that moment I feel like was the end of something, but blood and wine was just the beginning of geralt's story. I just love this game so much, too many choices and there can be so many outcomes.
@@ericjtt Around the camp fire with Regis and then at Corvo Bianco with whomever you chose gave me closure. Opening Geralt story again could do more harm than good if it doesn't turn out to be as good as the Witcher 3.
Great video. I wanted to mention in my last play through I noticed a couple things I'm not sure if you mentioned before in past videos. First, regarding the Tower of Mice quest (or something like that, the quest Keira gives you after you go through the old elven ruins and find the magic lantern which allows you to talk to ghosts). When you reach the second floor of the tower, if you stand over where the large chandelier on the floor, then use the lamp to see the noble talking to Annabell (I think that's her name) and you pane it so the guard who shows up to report the attack of the peasants, you can see Annabell's wraith form. I also noticed if you continue holding the lamp as you go up the stairs you will catch glimpses of her, especially when things fall or crash just as you approach each floor. The other thing is way in Novigard, when you are looking for the Putrid Grove for the first time, of you follow the beggars but are not to subtle about it, catching up to them and continuing to do so even after Geralt mentions being too close, then fall back...eventually the thief will confront you and there's a nice new bit of dialogue there. You can intimidate him to convince him to lead you to the grove but he leads you into an ambush. Not sure if you tried this before.
It’s kind of insane. I was really hesitant about buying a 5 almost 6 year old game. Even if I loved the books. But it was greatly discounted. And had great reviews so I figured it was worth a shot. Best decision ever made. Probably the best game I’ve ever played.
What absolutely baffles me is how much detail is in this game? Like every single other choice and character line and detail a person had to be behind. It's crazy and even crazier that you've noticed this. Nice!!!
All the details with the different war ending in white orchard just show to what extent this game is one of the best of its kind. Thanks xletalis for all the work you put in these videos
I don't know if anyone has said this before, or even if it was intentional from the developers or not, but the way Geralt finishes off Weavess is very similar to Ciri's attempt at taking back Vesemir's medallion during the Sabbath, i.e. by throwing the sword at her. I can't remember any other time I saw someone do such a move during this game, but correct me if I'm wrong
Amazing. I've watched most of your details missed' videos and have played about 6 playthroughs of the Witcher 3 and I've never seen any of these things! That game continues to impress me!
8:18 - "they actually burn down their homes as well ... and I love it!" 11:44 - "Ciri cannot die this way, so it's a bit of a shame really." 15:33 - "I love it! It truly shows how broken Geralt is" 16:20 - "his choices likely led to the deaths of both of them ... and it's great!" You monster!
I was shocked when I read the title of the video because at first I thought it would be the end of this video series. I just want to say thank you for these great, exciting and elaborately produced videos. Coming home in the evening and seeing a new "Details you may have missed" video in the subscription box always brings a smile. In addition, your down-to-earthness is undefeated likeable! thank you
7 years and you still dont stop making interessting videos about the witcher.. this game was made with love.... there is always a detail or an underestimated and suprising outcome, if you choose another way.. i didnt knew about djistras ending that this would effect those npcs and i watched a lot of videos of yours.. still after 7 years!!! I think i will start playing witcher 3 from beginning today again... Thank you xLetalis.👍
Interesting, I have missed most of them, damn every ending is bad for the civilians, I thought Nilfgard wasn't as bad as Radovid. Great Video as always
Yes a constant theme in these stories is the people caught in the middle between the heroes (if there are any at all) and villains are always the ones to suffer most. The Witcher world is brutal and believable.
I like to listen to your videos while I actually play the game, sometimes you’ll coincidentally talk about a quest I am currently doing and provides a good mood. Thank you
I personally prefer nilfgaurd winning the war along side the bitter sweet ending (empress ending). Nilfgaurd may be a strict empire but they do allow for magic, mages and other things that the other empires and states would kill people for. They don’t give an easy life but in my eyes it’s a lot more fair than the others.
@@runeercool1 I agree (btw Ciri the Empress was my first true ending of TW3), but the notion of the goodness of Nilfgaardian rule as fundamentally more just and humane surprised me. Before the beginning of Ciri's rule, it clearly was not like that.
@@snowanaprave definetly brutal rule. But IMO Dijkstra is not much better. Sure he wants to do what is right, but that is like by every wall having ears and every tree having eyes.
Ah I've recently came back to play The Witcher 3 it's been so long, and yet I still find myself coming back to play. I'm glad there's plenty more to discover
Amazing to see yet another details missed video. Thank you for all the hours spent digging, recording and discovering, for all those years. Truly wonderful
I love how it’s been 7 years and there are still missed details. I had heard of the dwarves encounter and Tomira but it’s great to have a more detailed account of it. I am reading the books at the moment and it’s so interesting to see how the game connects with them by small details. I think I remember a comment about the doppler in Novigrad who pretended to be the eternal fire priest. Or that Priscilla looks like Little Eye. It's so well done. Aslo what is so great is the fact that it’s never black or white. In the Thronebreaker you try everything to defeat Nilfgard and here it almost seems like the only option if you don't want to sacrifice Thaler and Roche. You really feel like a pawn in the game of politics. Once again a great video;)
Replaying it recently found that Fists of Fury quest in the Golden Sturgeon is direct reference to the Snatch movie with the name of the guy you fight.
once again such a good quality video with great explanations! damn, i really miss playing witcher 3. haven't been able to do that since the game sounds broke on my computer
Thank you Letalis. Your final commentary on the "bad" ending is phenomenally well said. Your words, the memories 7 years ago, and the music, really made me feel a sort of way. Thankyou
Honestly xLetalis you have done so much for this community. I love all your videos and the way you deliver lines etc. keep it up man and may you prosper until the next witcher game and beyond!
I just finished it on my switch, like 180 hrs, witcher's hunt and the 2 dlc's. Got Ciri being a witcher, Radovick ruling north, went living with Jennefer. Hearts o stone man of mirrows dies in his mirror house. Blood and wine Ana Enrieta killed by her sister and she killed by the toussaint guards, Jennefer at the Corvi Bianco state and unicorn in the room, lol. Nice game. Nice videos, congrats.
9:32 almost sounds like a reference to Half Life 2, towards the beginning when they say “civil protection has no reason to come here” “don’t worry they’ll find one”
This is my favorite of ALL your videos Letalis. Showing us details I missed bc most of us probably just went right into the DLCs without really getting the feel of the aftermath after completing the base game. Making Ciri cry really got me. Loved the symbolism you've pointed out in the "bad" ending because I've never got this ending in all my playthroughs. But the ending of *your* video was heartfelt and touching and it's clear how much you have loved this franchise and the time, effort, and work you've put into the W3 video series. I've been watching since 2016 and you're a treasure to this community. Your words, the tone of your voice, and the music in the background gave me the feeling that this might be your last W3 video (hope not) but we all know good things must also come to an end. Thank you for all you've done.
Ashamed to say, I only played this game for the first time this year. Don't know how I missed it, as any game with monsters, magic and a great story is right up my street. Thankfully the gf got me it as a birthday present and it goes straight into my top 3 favourite games of all time. 120 hours playtime. Completed all quests, dlc and side quests. Still a couple of smugglers cache to loot in Skellige though. I love your videos dude! Wonder how many hours you've put in? Must be thousands!! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for always shedding light to all the secrets we have missed on this wonderful game. Without you, most likely a lot of us would have been clueless about most of them.
Don't know if you covered this detail in Toussaint but after the tourney if you go back to your tent there's is fan that will follow you and you have a few letters inside your tent
Damn, you blew my mind with those Radovid details and then made me tear up at the ending of the same video. Thank you Letalis, for everything you've done for the Witcher community and for this once in a lifetime game and franchise. ❤️🇧🇬
Can't believe it's been this long. I was an idiot and only got around to finally playing through it a few years ago but I instantly fell in love with this game and have been completely obsessed ever since
