The Witcher Timeline ( Real )

game_release
October 26, 2007

Release of The Witcher Game

CD Projekt Red released the original 'The Witcher' action role-playing game, based on the book series by Andrzej Sapkowski.

game_release
May 17, 2011

Release of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

The sequel to The Witcher was released, featuring improved graphics and expanded storylines.

media_adaptation
August 31, 2017

Announcement of The Witcher Netflix Series

Netflix announced development of a live-action The Witcher series, bringing the franchise to a global streaming audience.

media_adaptation
December 20, 2019

Release of The Witcher Netflix Series Season 1

The first season of the live-action The Witcher series premiered on Netflix, increasing the franchise's mainstream visibility.

game_release
October 23, 2018

Release of Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

Standalone digital collectible card game based on the card mini-game from The Witcher 3 was released by CD Projekt Red.

game_release
October 23, 2018

Release of Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

A single-player RPG and card battle game set in The Witcher universe was released, focusing on story-driven gameplay.

The Witcher Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
circa 1173-1175 CE

Geralt Joins the Witcher School of the Wolf

Geralt of Rivia undergoes rigorous training and mutation to become a Witcher at Kaer Morhen.

origin
circa 1175 CE

Geralt’s Witcher Trials

Geralt passes the Trial of Grasses and other Witcher trials, receiving his mutations and training in combat and alchemy.

main_quest
1272 CE

Geralt Encounters the Salamandra

Geralt battles the Salamandra criminal organization involved in kidnapping and experimenting on Witchers, particularly at the start of the game’s main storyline.

main_quest
1272 CE

Discovery of the Salamandra’s Necrophage Experiments

Geralt investigates the Salamandra's use of necrophages and mutagens to create dangerous creatures.

main_quest
1272 CE

Killing of Jacques de Aldersberg

Geralt confronts and kills Jacques de Aldersberg, leader of the Order of the Flaming Rose, during a critical moment in the story.

side_quest
1272 CE

Rescue of Triss Merigold

Geralt saves Triss Merigold from Salamandra captivity, solidifying their alliance and her aid in his quests.

background
preceding 1272 CE

Battle at Kaer Morhen

Though more prominent in later Witcher stories, the school castle Kaer Morhen is referenced as Geralt’s home and training ground.