Witcher Splits From a Mobile Long‑Haul
Finally, Monster Slayer Grabs Your Phone
After a rocky start that left players hanging, CD Projekt’s pok‑type mobile title, The Witcher: Monster Slayer, is now live for download. The Polish studio finally smoothed out the launch hiccups that had sent the app into a technical “service mode.”
What’s the Game All About?
- Built by the Spokko studio, the game throws players into the Witcher universe hunting “foul creatures” on story‑driven quests.
- It marks CD Projekt’s first foray into augmented‑reality tech—think Pokémon with a swish of a sword.
- Free‑to‑play and already hit over 100,000 installs on Google Play.
- Rating sits at 3.6 out of 5 from more than three thousand reviews, with most users flagging connection glitches.
Why It Matters (And Why It Might Still Be a Gamble)
Mobile gaming is the fastest‑growing segment, especially after the pandemic pushed folks toward phone‑based fun. In the first half of 2021, global spending on mobile games jumped 17.9 % to $44.7 billion (S$61 billion), per Sensor Tower.
CD Projekt is renowned for premium AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077, but their mobile entries have been more tentative. Even a small success could boost the Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises, though analysts warn the upside remains unclear.
What the Markets Say
Maciej Kietlinski of Noble Securities estimates Monster Slayer could bring in “several dozen million zlotys” each year, but he cautions that launch‑day bugs can flare up—if solved quickly, they shouldn’t run the show in the long run.
Still, the company’s share price saw a dip of 1.7 % after an earlier spike of 3.5 % on the same day, showing the market remains a touch wary of any tech snafu. The Cyberpunk debacle—fans complained of glitches, the title even vanished from the PlayStation Store briefly—left a lasting scar on investor confidence.
Bottom Line
Monster Slayer finally rolls out, offering a taste of Witcher adventure on the go. It’s a promising step into the mobile arena, but investors and gamers alike are keeping their eyes on how smoothly it runs after the rocky launch. If the bugs stay few, the mobile hit could pave the way for more Witcher or Cyberpunk spin‑offs—cheers to a smooth ride ahead.
