The Witcher 3is making a comeback this year on December 14 with a free update.The Witcher 3Remasteredupdate will be available for everyone that owns the game upon its release. WhileThe Witcher 3 Remasteredwill see an influx of old and new players, many will be returning to see what changes were made toGwent.

It should not come as a surprise that Gwent would be trending again upon the release ofThe Witcher 3 Remastered. Players that missed out on Gwent initially should make the most of this opportunity and try their hand at Gwent to unravel new paths and mysteries asGeralt of Rivia.

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Updated on 14 June 2025 by M. Salman Shahid:Since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available on PlayStation Plus, it only made sense to revisit this guide to add information that was not present before. This guide now features additional tips that will ensure players score easy wins with little to no effort.

How To Play Gwent – The Basics

Agame of Gwentcan be won if the player beats the opponent with a higher unit score. The player has to win two games out of three to become victorious. At first glance, Gwent might seem like a number game, but many strategies are involved with playing 10 cards for three rounds. Players must know when to play a card, when to pass, and when to come back strong. The opponent rewards the player with a Gwent card for every match won.

How To Play Gwent – Quick Overview Of The Mechanics

With the basics out of the way, let’s take a closer look at Gwent and its mechanics.

Tips For Gwent

Players who plan on skipping Gwent withThe Witcher 3 Remasteredshould reconsider.Playing Gwent adds more valueto the overall experience, not to mention missing out on a spicy romance with Sasha and much more.

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