'The Witcher: Monster Slayer' AR mobile game launching on July 21

If you wanted to be like The Witcher and love Pokémon Go, you might want to mark July 21 on your calendar. The Witcher: Monster Slayer is coming out on that day. It's a free augmented reality game for Android and iOS that's set in The Witcher universe. You will explore this world and battle menacing virtual monsters in AR. There will also be story-driven quests for you to go on. 

Android users can pre-register for the game on Google Play right now. If you pre-register, you'll get access to a special sword that provides you with extra experience for each kill.

Source: The Verge

'The Witcher' gets mobile AR game à la 'Pokémon Go'

While you won't be catching monsters with a Poké Ball, an upcoming The Witcher game offers a similar mechanic to the augmented reality-based game Pokémon Go. CD Projekt announced that its mobile game studio Spokko is developing The Witcher: Monster Slayer. The game will also use your location data for gameplay, requiring you to venture outside to find and fight creatures in AR. 

Monster Slayer is set before Geralt's time, taking you on a journey towards becoming a Witcher. It has story-driven quests inspired by The Witcher series. And it offers a battle system you've seen in these AR walking games. You'll need to train your character, brew potions and oils, make bombs, and use the right equipment to defeat the monsters. Unfortunately, we don't know yet when the game is coming out, but you can sign up for updates on the game's website.

Source: Engadget