The development of "The Witcher: Wild Hunt" is going well, but it still needs a long time for final touches.
During this time, the topic of "The Witcher: Wild Hunt" has never really stopped.
Because besides "Monster Hunter: World", it's included in other games too.
During this time, Lucas also specially made some easter egg-style tasks.
For example, in "Dark Souls," in this hopeless world, players on the path of lighting the fire can encounter the Cintra Lion Cub that wandered in.
In the western world of "Red Dead Redemption," players can also find a lot of clues through newspapers and other programs.
Also, in the Nebula world's island setting, besides the players' butler Chloe, Ciri also briefly visited the islands of various players as a guest.
Of course, these collaborations are not all shown to players at once, but are revealed to players gradually over time.
And the release of these points has also achieved good promotional results.
Geralt, Ciri, Elder Blood, Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter, some keywords related to "The Witcher: Wild Hunt" are also slowly revealed as time goes on.
And for designers in the game industry, they have also been paying attention to it.
After all, judging from Nebula Games' various collaborative actions, it is clear that they have high hopes for "The Witcher: Wild Hunt."
No one wants to clash with Nebula Games' new game.
And besides "The Witcher: Wild Hunt," the most eye-catching game during this period should be FOW's new game.
Although at the same time, SkyNova in China and several overseas companies, such as the Swiss company LS, which previously released the highly praised "Undercover," also promoted and launched their new games one after another.
But they were all overshadowed by FOW's Wasteland game.
Before, in fact, many players, including industry designers, were more focused on LS's "Undercover" sequel.
But unexpectedly, this time FOW was really great. It took a different approach with refreshing gameplay, combined with the element of constantly getting loot, making it highly playable and directly creating its highest game sales.
And in addition to the sales explosion, FOW did not fall behind in reputation this time. The rich details and plot portrayed the humanity in the Wasteland world very well, which also earned it high scores from many game media.
A score of 9.3 from global media really shocked many game companies.
After all, before FOW was acquired by Zeus, although it was not a small company, it was still some distance away from the top companies in the industry.
And although "Medieval: Save" which fought against Nebula Games before, was also very good, it couldn't be called a masterpiece.
But this time, "Wasteland 1978" can truly be called a masterpiece.
A high score of 9.3 really put pressure on other game companies.
Such an excellent result was unexpected by both FOW and Zeus.
Zeus and FOW have made their presence felt in various media.
Alex, the main designer of "Wasteland 1978," also looked very pleased.
In an interview, he said that this year's best game of the year will most likely be "Wasteland 1978."
During the interview, Alex spoke freely and seemed very confident.
"It may be too early to talk about the game of the year now, but I am very confident in 'Wasteland 1978.' It is definitely one of the best games in recent years."
"Of course, I have that confidence!"
During the interview, the reporter also asked Alex what he thought of Nebula Games' unreleased "The Witcher: Wild Hunt," but Alex didn't seem to care.
"Nebula Games' 'The Witcher: Wild Hunt,' I must admit that some of the content it has released so far is indeed very large, but the quality of a game is not just about having a big background, and we haven't seen the actual performance of this game yet."
"And 'Wasteland 1978' has a global media score of 9.3, which I think can already explain everything. Of course, if Nebula Games can create another masterpiece like 'Red Dead Redemption' and 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' I think I might lose willingly."
This interview also caused heated discussions among players in major forums at home and abroad.
On the one hand, there are many players who support Alex, after all, the quality of "Wasteland 1978" is indeed very good.
On the other hand, it also received a lot of dissatisfaction from players who support Nebula Games.
"What does that mean? 'The Witcher: Wild Hunt' hasn't even come out yet, and it's already been decided that it's not as good as 'Wasteland 1978'?"
"Damn, that's too arrogant!"
Of course, there are also many players who refuted.
"Although it's very arrogant, the quality of 'Wasteland 1978' is also top-notch, and so far Boss Lucas's 'The Witcher: Wild Hunt' is still just promises!"
Players with different opinions had a small fight online.
In the end, no one gained an advantage. Lucas's fans not only in China but also abroad, highly praise him.
But "Wasteland 1978" has already handed in its answer, and its supporting players and fans are much more confident.
After all, a global media score of 9.3 is really exaggerated.
Can't win the argument?
Just throw out a media score sheet, what can you do?
"The Witcher: Wild Hunt" is still just promises!
And at this time, Lucas silently posted an official blog post.
The text content of the official blog post is very simple.
"The Witcher: Wild Hunt promotional trailer"
Many players were excited to see Lucas's promotional trailer.
Obviously, this is a counterattack from "The Witcher: Wild Hunt"!
Locking in the game of the year? Did you ask me?
Not arguing with you, but using works to speak, this is really in line with Lucas's style!
However, obviously the players misunderstood.
Lucas does know about the FOW situation, but this promotional video is not really a counterattack.
After all, there's no counterattacking with a promotional video!
It's purely a planned promotional warm-up.
As for now?
It can only be said that it's a coincidence, of course, even though it's like this, Lucas has no intention of explaining.
On the one hand, he has enough confidence in "The Witcher: Wild Hunt," and on the other hand, this is also a good promotional opportunity.
Although the current Nebula Games does not lack promotional resources.
But why not use it when it's readily available?
As for what the players think, they can think whatever they want. Anyway, it doesn't have a big impact on Nebula Games.
.........
After seeing Lucas's official blog post, many players who had been whetted and excited, clicked on it as soon as possible.
Accompanied by a melodious orchestral music.
A group of cavalry went forward on a small road in the wilderness, but in the middle of the cavalry there was an odd one.
A white-haired monster hunter, carrying a steel sword and a silver sword on his back.
Along with the sound of horses' hooves, a narration sounded.
"Once a large number of monster hunters, now there are very few left."
"Hunting, chasing the filth of this world, this is the role of the monster hunter."
In a dark underground ruin, a monster hunter whose face could not be seen was working hard to kill ghouls.
Lakeside jungle, the monster hunter cut off the head of a water monster.
Dark wilderness, the monster hunter held a sword in one hand and released a special magic fire in the other.
Majestic royal city located on the cliff, the corpses of monsters that have been dead for a long time, human bones, burning flames, and terrible monsters.
"Among the monster hunters, there is a legendary figure."
"Known as: Geralt of Rivia!"
In the gaze of countless soldiers, Geralt walked into the majestic royal palace hall.
"We meet again, monster hunter."
"Your Majesty the Emperor."
The next moment the screen suddenly switched, Ciri was running wildly in the ice and snow, and it seemed that something terrible was chasing her in the blizzard behind her.
"She's back... Geralt, it's been so many years!"
In the palace, the Emperor of Nilfgaard looked at the picture of young Ciri in the room.
"Are you sure it's her?"
"Yes, she is in danger. Witnesses say that the Wild Hunt knights are chasing her... you must find her."
The camera switched to a seemingly abandoned ruin, and Ciri in the picture suddenly turned her head.
But the next moment, the screen went dark, with only the sound of weapons clashing, fighting, and then silence.
The picture on the screen reappeared, but what was shown was a village engulfed in flames and countless Wild Hunt soldiers in heavy armor hidden in the darkness.
"What will I give her after I find her?"
"I will give her what she deserves."
After the words fell, fragmented scenes flashed continuously.
A dreamlike sea of flowers, a turbulent sea, a prosperous city, a gloomy and strange underground ruin...
At the same time, the narration also sounded.
"The sword of destiny has two sides..."
"One of which is you..."
A dazzling long sword flashed past.
At dusk, a Wild Hunt knight covered in armor appeared in front of Geralt.
"Any decision you make will lead this world to where?"
"Destruction, or evil?"
Burning village, tragic battlefield, hideous monsters.
"But no matter what, you have to make a choice..."
Then the screen gradually went dark.
"The Witcher: Wild Hunt"
The game's name officially appeared in the center.
(End of chapter)
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