Polish publisher Go On Board is partnering with CD Projekt RED to bring you The Witcher: Old World, an upcoming board game designed by Łukasz Woźniak and based on the critically acclaimed dark fantasy series of books by author Andrzej Sapkowski.

“Set years before the saga of Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher: Old World explores a time when monsters roamed the Continent in greater numbers, creating a constant peril that required the attention of expertly trained monster slayers, known as witchers. Five competing schools trained their adepts through brutal regimes, and once fully prepared, these now-recognized witchers set off to explore the land, seeking trouble and adventures and helping others for coin. In this competitive adventure board game, 2-5 players travel across a vast map, embarking on masterfully penned quests, encountering and making ambiguous moral choices, fighting monsters — and sometimes brawling with other witchers to defend their school's honor!

The game lets players construct their own unique decks of cards by choosing from a wide range of abilities: attacks, dodges, and witcher combat magic — known as "signs". Through card synergy, players aim to achieve powerful combos as they utilize their witcher school's hallmark abilities to their full potential. Quests, battles, and even dice poker allow each player to earn money, obtain new items, and train their skills.

The first player to acquire 4-6 trophies, with the number being set at the start of play, wins the game instantly. You can obtain trophies by killing monsters, instigating and winning chaotic tavern brawls against another witcher, training attributes to their highest level, and resolving certain quests throughout their adventure.” - description by the publisher

When asked about the possibility of a solo mode, author Łukasz Woźniak responded that quote “There will be a solo mode for sure, but it's going to be outside the standard box, since the game has high interaction. The solo/coop needs some extra components.” end quote.

Look forward to The Witcher: Old World launching on Kickstarter later in May of 2021.

Source: Board Game Geek News