The Witcher franchise has grown to be incredibly popular in recent years, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt being one of the most critically acclaimed games ever made and the Netflix series bringing Geralt’s story to a much larger audience. With so many interesting figures and monsters existing within Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy world, a game like Minecraft could do a lot with some crossover content.
Minecraft has crossed over with many properties over the years, ranging from the animated series Adventure Time to the live action show Stranger Things. Video games like Fallout and Mass Effect have received special cosmetic packs, as have film franchises like Minions. However, The Witcher is unique because Mojang would not only be able to pull from the video games for a Mashup Pack, but the television series as well.
Content That Could Feature in a Witcher Mashup Pack
Obviously, Geralt of Rivia would be the main attraction of a Witcher crossover, as many would surely love to dress up as the Butcher of Blaviken. Mojang could go out of its way to include all the Witcher school armors that featured in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, going above and beyond to give players a wide variety of options for how their Geralt looks. Outside the Cat and Griffin outfits, the armor worn by Geralt in the first two Seasons of the show could be incorporated.
Yennefer and Ciri would also benefit from a mashup pack that pulls from the games and Netflix series equally. Yennefer’s many dresses from the Netflix series could be incorporated, like the attire with the mask from when she first met Geralt. Further, her alternative look from The Witcher 3 can be adapted, with the default clothing from the game present as well. As for Ciri, the mashup pack could include both the young version from the show and the adult variant from The Witcher 3.
Beyond the three major characters in The Witcher universe, there are dozens of supporting characters that could be featured. The lovable Regis, loyal Dandelion, and fierce Zoltan could all be fun to see in Minecraft’s signature blocky art style. Other major Witchers like Vesemir, Lambert, and Eskel would be a must, while sorceresses like Keira Metz and Triss Merigold would be fun additions. All the Wild Hunt would look great as skins, too, with Gaunter and Olgierd from Hearts of Stone providing even more opportunities.
Those familiar with Minecraft’s DLC will know that mashup packs can drastically change the designs of enemies in the world. Given how many mobs exist in Minecraft now, there are plenty of enemy designs that could get a Witcher-inspired makeover. For instance, the Drowned in Minecraft could be remodeled to look just like Drowners from The Witcher. The Ender Dragon could become a Griffin, while the teleporting abilities of the Endermen make them a natural fit for The Witcher’s Leshens. Other mobs could get makeovers to look like creatures from The Witcher universe, with the non-hostile Pigmen in the Nether being replaced by the semi-intelligent Trolls. The list of possibilities is endless, and Mojang could really get creative when bringing creatures like Nekkers to Minecraft.
Beyond redesigned mobs and a huge variety of skins, a texture pack could give players some different blocks that allow them to create cities like Novigrad or the incredibly colorful Toussaint. While it may not be possible to play Gwent within Minecraft, everything else that is an essential part of The Witcher universe could be replicated. With swords and crossbows in the game already, Geralt and the many other important figures of The Witcher would be right at home within Minecraft.
Minecraft is available now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
