The Witcher franchise has its latest game coming in May, and the Entertainment Software Rating Board have dropped their rating on it. And, surprise surprise, it has been rated M.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, in bringing the blood, alcohol, violence, strong language amongst other acts of depraved naughtiness to our screens. Developed by the same stable as before, CD Projeckt Red’s distinctive Witcher style will be in full effect, with their brand of fantasy gripping the player and shaking them.
Have a look at the ratings summary below.
This is an open-world role-playing game in which players assume the role of Geralt, a monster hunter in search of a missing woman. Players explore a war-ravaged world while completing quests and killing enemy soldiers and fantastical creatures (e.g., wraiths, harpies, rock beasts).”
Some cutscenes depict slow-motion decapitations and other gore: an autopsy of a torture victim, rooms with several corpses (e.g., hanging from the ceiling, covered in blood on a bed, naked in a tub). During the course of the game, the central character can engage in sexual activity with prostitutes and female companions. These brief sequences depict females’ breasts and buttocks–sexual moaning sounds can be heard, though the camera cuts away from explicit sexual acts.”
“The game includes a side quest in which Geralt engages in a drinking game; characters are depicted drunk and/or passed out. The words “f**k,” “sh*t,” and “c*nt” can be heard in the dialogue.”
The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt will launch on the Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC on May 19.
More as we get it.
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