On May 21, 2024, The Witcher 3 REDKit was released, a dedicated tool for crafting global mods in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The accompanying manual guides users on where to download and how to install this powerful editor for mod creation.
What is The Witcher 3 REDKit for?
When The Witcher 3 turned nine on May 19, 2024, the community had already produced more than six thousand user mods. These projects enhanced visuals, altered character outfits, and introduced new weapon types. Yet modders longed for the ability to publish large, game-wide mods comparable to Enderal: The Shards of Order for Skyrim, a total conversion based on the same engine. The REDKit editor for Witcher 3 fills that gap, offering creators a way to develop comprehensive, world-spanning mods for Wild Hunt in a manner similar to big community projects.
Of course, mastering the full capability set of a modding tool takes time. To help makers climb the learning curve, training videos are available on the official CDN projects page, providing practical demonstrations and step-by-step guidance.
How to download and install The Witcher 3 REDKit
The Witcher 3 REDKit editor can be downloaded free of charge by all PC players. A licensed copy of The Witcher 3 is required to use it, and the tool is not compatible with consoles.
The installation process is straightforward:
- Visit the tool’s Steam page and choose the Free download option.
- Launch the editor. Users will enter the paths for two folders. In the Game Directory field, point to the location where The Witcher 3 is installed. In Depot Directory, specify the folder that will hold temporary files.
- Click Generate to begin installing the utility.
- After the installation finishes, select Continue to proceed.
With REDKit installed, creators gain the ability to design and test mods that alter core aspects of Wild Hunt, opening up possibilities for expansive gameplay experiences.
Where is the folder with the installed game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
By default, the game resides in C:Program Files (x86)Steamsteamappscommon The Witcher 3.
If the game was installed in a different directory and that location is forgotten, it can be located using these steps:
- Open the Steam library and search for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
- Right-click the game and select Properties.
- Navigate to Installed Files and click Browse to open the game folder.
- Note the folder path for future reference.
The folder path is useful for configuring REDKit so that the editor can access the game data during mod development.
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