Originally released in late 2018 exclusively on GOG, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales has slowly been making its way to other platforms - and now its available for the Nintendo Switch. An original RPG set in The Witcher universe it presents a wonderfully written story where combat and strategy all takes place via GEWNT - the competitive card game first seen in The Witcher III: Wild Hunt.

Available for $29.99 AUD this is definitely something to check out, because, well it's CD Projekt RED at the top of its game.


A snippet from our review.

By keeping all action and moments and ambushes and other events within the world of GWENT, Thronebreaker immediately carries with it a different feel to other RPGs. And it’s worth reiterating that last bit, because Thronebreaker is very much an RPG. Linear in structure sure, but managing and recruiting new forces, upgrading abilities and unit line-up, keeping an eye on morale and making the tough choice of whether to keep food or give it away to nearby villagers - it’s every bit as involved and engrossing as the very best stories found in the The Witcher III. In fact, Meve and her personal journey to reclaim her lands might just be CD Projekt RED’s finest hour, narratively speaking. Easily on par with Geralt’s story, the sheer breadth and scope of the 30 or so hour journey feels epic. In the way that all good fantasy stories do.

As with a lot of things making their way to the Switch, being able to play through this on a portable handheld console feels perfect. Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is available digitally via the Nintendo eShop and also across other storefronts like GOG, Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.