Story Replay! The Witcher 3's Officially Abandoned Feature Resurrected

Summary

As the upcoming Witcher 3 expansion "Songs of the Past" approaches next year, the modding community has produced a delightful surprise. Modder Glassfish777 has released a mod called "Storybook" on Nexus Mods, resurrecting a feature that CD Projekt Red had prepared but never completed before the game's launch in 2015. After installing the mod, players can access a new "Events" menu in the in-game Glossary tab, which contains all the story recaps from the game. These recaps, narrated by the beloved character Dandelion, were originally only shown during loading screens to remind players of the current story point. With the mod, players can now watch these clips at any time, in any order, without waiting for a specific loading screen. Notably, all texts are the official translations made by CDPR during development; the mod simply uses existing assets and adds no new translation content. This resurrection is significant for players, especially those who wish to revisit the main storyline or untangle complex quest lines. It also showcases the modding community's passion and creativity, bringing an abandoned idea to life. As the new expansion approaches, this mod may help both new and veteran players better connect with the narrative, preparing them for the content to come.