"Traveled half the world to find you, but i never intended to force anything on you" True father figure to his daughter

Did anybody else felt really lonely after finishing the game, like you spend hundreds of hours and then theres nothing more to do, when you spawn in Kaer Morhen after completing the game and there is no one there but you and then you remember Vesemir was the only one who took care of the castle and now there is nobody to take care of it. Also at the very beginning of the game, when you and vesemir were headed to White Orchard, he asks Geralt whether he will come back to Kaer Morhen, now theres nobody there anymore.

Ciri: "If I wish to change anything, I cannot do so hunting monsters." Geralt low-key influencing the outcome of the world as a witcher.

Plot twist: Dandelion reclaims his rightful titles and it turns out one of them is Emperor of Nilfgaard

12:04 Geralt runs with Ciri on his back. Obviously an oversight, we all know that Geralt cannot run with any weight above the limit

You See Game of Thrones. This is how you do a Bittersweet Ending.

Game of Thrones: Can't do a single good ending Witcher 3: Does like 6 different class endings

13:56 I love how Morvran Voorhis wanders into the shot, apparently realizes that he's photobombing a touching moment, and is suddenly like "WHOOPS don't mind me." Doubly funny if you took the opportunity to punch him around Novigrad. Also, Ciri riding off on a white horse that is neither A) a unicorn or B) a jet-black mare named Kelpie makes me feel like she's truly leaving the past (and her adventures) behind.

I came very close to shedding a tear after this happened in my game. What a game ... what a game.

Why does all the character disappear once the main quests are done? I am so lonely especially without Ciri :(

This feels like more realistic ending though. I first got the witcher ending but felt everything too good to be true, and the whole game was far from fairy tale. Then I went for the empress ending and saw the detail and effort the developers put in this ending. I say the witcher ending was made for the players who wish Ciri to be happy, but the empress ending was what the developers had in mind.

Not really a bad ending, because it's the best fate for all of Temeria. Cirilla can be a great ruler! Besides, Geralt can visit her anytime at Vizima :)

This is painful for Geralt but it's the greater good ending. Ciri will rule most of the world and make it a better place. She can help humanity much more than she would were she a simple witcher.

“He was your father, but he wasn’t your daddy”

Everyone says that her becoming the empress is the best ending for everyone as she can bring great change to the world. But I couldn't help it I am selfish and was glad she became a witcher like me.

5 years later I still cry like a bitch after watching this ending

I like this ending. It is bittersweet and sad that people that mean a lot to you have to go their separate ways. It is how life works. The best ending is too perfect while the worst ending is bad.

some1 tell Ciri about waterproof make up

Witcher 3 before ending: KILL THE MUTAAAANTTT Witcher 3 after ending: Ah witcher rabbit hunting

11:00 Geralt after bombing himself into cold water: "Don't ever do this"

It's funny, I knew that there were some good and bad endings, but ended getting the one I knew nothing about. I was very sad to see her go, but at the same time I was so proud of her. She saved the world, stuck to her guns, made her own decisions (I often made her make her own choices), and she became an Empress. I can't be prouder of her, even if I wish she had followed in her daddy's foot steps. She'll bring some quality times to these realms.

This actually felt like the most fleshed out ending, a true conclusion. While the Ciri becomes a Witcher ending is upbeat and happy, it didn't feel that well developed. While bittersweet, you get the most sincerity and straight up examples to how close they are right before the bombshell about leaving for Nilfgaard.

I always hated this ending. It’s too real; too close to life. I come to games to escape, not to be reminded of how bureaucratic life is.

Ciri: This is my story, not yours me: Seriously? game is called THE WITCHER 3, not "The Cirilla"

Dont know why Ciri and Geralt are so sad. Ciri can just teleport to see Geralt and Geralt can use Triss/Yennefer's teleports.

I'm literally crying. They did such a good job to make this seem realistic

This and the "bad" ending are actually my favorites. They are just so packed full of emotion, and unlike the "good" ending feel far more like a closing scene.

I love this ending, it feels more... mature. The witcher one I felt like one of those ''and they lived happily ever after'' type of ending.

I got a very nice ending, with Ciri becoming a witcher and hunting with Geralt. Plus Yen's romance.

I prefer the witcher ending. As empress Ciri will be a bird in a golden cage, married to Morvran Voorhis and manipulated from the shadows by her father. She will not be happy. A witcher's life is hard but she will be free and she will be happy. It's more in line with her personality and she will find new friends on the road just like Geralt has. Maybe even true love just like Geralt has. And I just don't buy all this talk that Ciri *must* be empress for the greater good etc. Look at how much Geralt and Ciri have accomplished as Witchers. They've lifted curses, reunited loved ones, stopped mad rulers, ensured good rulers came into power, saved villages, stopped the Aen Elle invasion, stopped the white frost.... they did all this as witchers, not as rulers of countries or men. Besides - Ciri is the lady of space and time. She can literally go anywhere and do anything. Saying that she *must* stay in this universe and be the ruler of Nilfgaard is frankly incredibly narrow-minded. In my ending she becomes a witcher and spends a few years on the path honing her skills. Then I imagine her going to other places, and finding new challenges and new civilizations to help. There will be places in time and space that need her more than this one.

As bittersweet as this ending is, I actually think it's the best. Ciri ends up doing the most good for the most people because of the confidence you've instilled in her and faith you've showed in her, and as such fully realizes her potential. A truly beautiful ending to a great story.

The piggy ride must have been the cutest scene in a video game.

Four years later and this ending still brings tears to my eyes...

That's probably the most emotional ending :( I do have 1 small problem with it which I'll address when I'm back from my holiday, I hope you enjoy it! You can check the rest here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9yFbK5nsdypmmw.html

I personally feel the whole “they’ll basically never see each other again” thing a bit of a reach. I mean it is what seems to be happening, she doesn’t see him until blood and wine, but... why? Emhyr seems to care (for the people bringing up the books, yes it was effed up what he did but note how he p much immediately let her go, planning something is not the same as doing it and I’m not gonna condemn him for the equivalent of a thought crime), I don’t think he’d be like “and now you shall never see Geralt again.” I mean if he DID do that he’d probably lose her for good. And she can TELEPORT, surely she could just pop out and see Geralt at some point? Or even have him stay at the palace, who’s gonna stop her or Emhyr? Just felt far fetched that this is an almost permanent goodbye. (Also for those saying this is good because it’s “realistic” to how unhappy The Witcher is, no. Please stop. This is how we get crappy downer nihilistic endings all the time. I don’t go through over a hundred hours to find my lost kid so I can lose her again in the name of “deep” bittersweet/depressing endings. Happy endings aren’t bad or shallow).

As a witcher ciri does impact the world and does help people but in a much smaller scale while also having fun and enjoying herself. As an empress the opposite might be true, less fun and less enjoyment but a much broader impact on the world while also helping many more people. This ending is so sad. Even though it's sad, I kind of enjoy this ending. A happy ending is good but I also like when things go a different route, this is a balanced ending, it has happy and sad as well. It's better than Ciri and geralt dying. But this is really a hard choice, sacrifice your happiness and wishes to help other people, or live as you wish and have fun. Many people say "the point of living is to help people and have an impact on this world." Many also say "what's the point of living if you don't live life however you want to?" I think the witcher ending and the empress ending are similar, the difference is the balance of the elements but in different ways.

She doesn't feel a draft with her shirt open like that all the time?

13:56 lol wtf is that guy doing just wondering around is he even supposed to be there?

This ending is about the last thing a parent does : let his child go. It's the most real ending, every parent have to do that at one point, saying goodbye knowing nothing will ever be the same. The last gift from geralt to ciri : independance and freedom.

There comes a point in time where one must grow into their new life, one of duty and responsibility rather than adventure and happiness. It's a tough viewpoint, but I believe this is the best ending. Throughout the story Ciri has proven that she's capable to do what she needs to do, this is her moment, crossing the threshold of adventure into duty.

I like this ending most. Bittersweet ending make this saga Epic!

Not a bad ending, really. With Ciri being Empress, Geralt can go visit her place anytime or vice versa and with Geralt's humanity lessons Ciri will bring peace to the Galaxy. DUUUUUN DUUUUUN DURURURURN DUUUN DUUUN DUNUN DUNUN * WITCHER 4: RETURN OF THE WITCHER blablablablablablabla

"Traveled half of the world to find you, but I never intended to force anything on you", fuck that made me cry...

I get why a lot of people accept this ending as canon or really like it but the only reason why I won’t is because she calls emhyr papa in blood and wine 😤

And of course i got the shittiest ending where both die. Fuck that

I think the best ending is still ciri being a witcher, geralt remaining a bachelor after having unicorned yen and lighthoused triss cuz he would have justifications to boat shani.

This was great but....it only served to remind me how much these two love and belong to each other. Ciri should stay with Geralt that's the best ending period

Well, Geralt may see her again after his blood&wine adventure. There she admits not being sure if empress is the right thing for her. Thus, I fairly believe being a witcher is the real happy ending for her and being empress is only second happy but bittersweet ending.

13:16 That look Geralt gives Ciri always breaks my heart

Does anyone know the name of the song that plays at 1:20 pls? :)

Im not crying your crying... What a beautiful ending to a game

10:15, woah. Hearing Geralt say my last name was highly unexpected, but made me entirely too warm and fuzzy. Got the Witcher ending on my save two years ago, now I'm starting up the expansions but currently (very sadly) taking a break from it since my game started crashing so delving into the lore and other endings/choices with videos, what a happy accident.

who else naturally rolls their eyes when dandelion speaks 😂😂😂

Remember what I taught you Those are the words that strikes me the most. My favorite ending. I Just wish there was an ending where Ciri ended with those artists. Always moving from place to place, like she has always done. Except this time, she would be with friends. Singing, drinking and dancing.

Here I am at 1am looking at the Witcher 3 endings because I can't deal with the fact I finished the game. AGAIN 😭😂

Yo, I’m sorry for selling that sword you gave me at the end Ciri, but you gotta understand. I needed it to upgrade Corvo Bianco! I NEEDED THAT ARMOUR TABLE CIRI!

16:51 this shot of geralt man..... The way he's standing, the look on his face. This choked me up.

Man this is sad. I’m so glad I got the witcher ending

A heartbreakingly Beautiful Moment to be cherished Forever Love and Honor to the Witcher 3 creators, gamers, and fans

I would like it a lot if we could go to the palace of vizima and meet ciri

... in which Geralt gives Ciri the chance to decide for herself instead of doing everything to keep her. If I hadn´t taken Ciri to Emhyr, it would have felt like I´m just another dude trying to do what I want with her. Some people here would argue that its about Ciri, and not the world - but it is precisely in this is the ending that she has the knowledge and full autonomy to choose what she wants. Like Avallah says at one moment, she´s an idealist - and this choice reflects that.

Best fucking story I've ever played in my fucking gaming life ;-; music... characters...gameplay...writing... jesus fucking christ these feels... Fuuuuuucking bless CD Prorekt red and the writer of this amazing thing called "Witcher"!! Bless fucking Poland too! ;-;

0:18 "What can you know about saving the world, silly. You're but a witcher" Ouch!

I always felt like Ciri wanted the life of a witcher. How attached to the witchers she is, and Geralt has been more of a father to her than Emyhr.

This in my opinion is the true ending, it is in line with the lesson the game is trying to teach you about not being overprotective and letting Ciri go and live out her destined role in life. Ciri being a Witcher is frankly a waste of her powers and legacy.

This is the ending I got, and to me, this is the best ending. For greater good and I felt that the whole story was something bigger than me, Ciri or anyone else. This was about the world. It's not like they won't see each other.

I’m so glad I got the Witcher ending , even though this is a good ending , it isn’t good for Geralt

I find this ending the most unforgettable. It's so heartbreaking.

Is it just me or when Ciri asks Geralt if he is gonna force her to stay it's like that's exactly what she wants.

It's the same with a real family... you get married, you (potentially) have children, you raise them and they will at some point leave you, at which point you're in the same boat as Geralt here. Aside from the, uh... past as a Master Witcher, superhuman abilities, etc...

The first scene of white orchard in the ciri witcher ending with the peace and warm sun is the best. Such a treat to come back home to. Wish there was a white orchard in this world.

this is a bittersweet ending and got me depressed for a while before I could get into a new game+ again, but then B&W dlc came out and she visited me at the end, damn CDPR I love you guys xD

I am glad I got the best ending with Ciri becoming a witcher .. but I would have loved to play the Griffin hunting and fishing parts

Although many people prefer the ending where she stays with Geralt, speaking with regards to the overall story and lore this ending seems to make more sense. Its her embracing her destiny, bringing order and peace to the world.

I wish that Geralt had Ciri keep her sword that he had made for her as a remembrance of him so that a part of him will always be with her no matter what & also so she has something to defend herself with at all times from the many schemers, would-be assassins & other such shadowy and clear as day-type threats she will undoubtedly be confronted with on a daily basis as Empress of Nilfgarde :(

I personally believe this is the best ending for everyone. Under Ciri's rule, mages and non humans like many friends around her and Geralt will not suffer

I finished the game for the third time last night. Got the Witcher ending on my first 2 playthroughs, and though they are still my favorite, this is also a beautifully crafted and emotional ending. It’s nice to see Ciri make the world a better place but it’s heartbreaking for Geralt and myself for that matter. And that music 😭 Best bitersweet ending I’ve ever seen.

When i saw the snow i got nervous and i even got more anxious when ciri acted irritated after killing the wyvern saying "there won't be a next time!" i thought she didn't stop the white frost and they are just experiencing their last moments would've been very depressing ending.

I think this is the most realistic, most mature ending. Ciri becoming a witcher is just childish, she will do much more good as an empress.

When I got this ending... I cried for a solid 30 minutes

Its enough to make a grown man cry

It's actually best ending. Ciri will be much more safe as Empress than a witcher. Also it's her personal decision. If we didn't take her to Emhyr she wouldnt have possibility to consider this choice. I think that Geralt will always protect Ciri and if anyone try to hurt her or overthrow he will arrive and fight for his beloved daughter.

Almost cried when she said "There won't be a next time"

Damn, but this game can tug at your heartstrings...

13:56 "whoops, i see you're having a moment, i'll come back later, don't worry about me"

I got this ending, and after comparing them to the other endings im glad I got this one. Even though it would be awesome to have ciri be a witcher

i love how the general decided to video bomb in the background when she is talking about accepting the offer lol

"You'll find me" enter blood and wine ending with no romance she did indeed find him

Its a sad ending because it is when Geralt finds that destiny does not exist and his whole life has been a lie.

Why does everyone forget you can take and give Ciri Vesemir's Wolf Medallion? Vesemir even says if anything happens to him to be sure Ciri gets his Medallion, to show she is a true Witcher of the School of the Wolf.

It's game of the year of 2015 for a reason. Man, I love this game. It has captivated my heart.

14:12 That pause you leave while the choices are offered and that sombre music accentuating this painful moment in Geralt's life where he has to let his daughter go a second time is 5 seconds of storytelling perfection. He just stands there, looking ahead while Ciri looks at him resolute in her choice yet unsure in how this will impact him. It's so real. Those are the best moments.

Here’s the thing, witcher stories typically end in bittersweet notes. Therefore this ending “feels” more like a witcher ending. But it is the least canonically likely because of the characters. Geralt is unlikely to bring Ciri to Emhyr. He cares about her, and cares not a bit for Emhyr. Even if he did take her to Emhyr, she would not have chosen to become empress, seeing as Emhyr killed her mom and tried to rape/impregnate Ciri herself. I could actually buy it that Ciri took responsibility to make the world better. She showed great maturity in facing the white frost too. But I don’t necessarily see her wanting to. Emhyr May simply continue trying to control her, as she knows. I also don’t get her whole “if i want to change the world I can’t do it hunting monsters” thing. Change the world how? No one in the Geralt’s crew has ever desired to change the world, and furthermore, Ciri just saved the world. Plus as much as he’s an asshole, Emhyr is a good ruler and will bring order to the lands he conquers. There are just a lot of things that lead up to the empress ending that I doubt would ever occur in the books. I do believe Ciri could be a world changing leader, the “queen Elizabeth” of her world, but I don’t think it would come about like this. Furthermore, she actually probably can and will do better changing the world on the path. Geralt himself has shown, time and again, how a witcher with a good heart may change the course of history. This ending is beautifully crafted though, and invokes far more emotions than the Witcher ending.

Just finished the main story. I was aiming for the Queen Cerys, Empress Ciri ending, but instead god Queen Cerys, Witcher Ciri ending. I thought weird that I never got to kill Radovid, and apparently I messed up that quest. I actually spent a lot of time in Novigrad trying to complete everything I could on that matter, got pretty mad about it, Emhyr was a cool guy.

Loved this Bittersweet all the way from making my Witcher 3 as epilogue masterpiece!

9:10-9:15 When she said this i was scared, cause I thought she was talking like she failed to stop the White Frost. And I was not ready for the feels that would come later!!!!!

13:57 walking around aimlessly 🤣

This is obviously the ending the devs had in mind. They put in much more effort in this than in the witcher ending. I mean... White Orchard in the snow...

The entire latter half of this video I spent on the verge of tears.