New Witcher 3 Mod Lets You Ride a Dragon and Explore the Continent from Above

A fresh mod for The Witcher 3 introduces an exciting feature: players can now ride a unique dragon mount, offering a completely new perspective to explore the Continent from above.

The Witcher 3 boasts a highly active modding community, with over 7,500 mods uploaded and more than 163 million downloads on Nexus Mods. These impressive figures rank it among the top games on the platform. While it doesn't quite reach Skyrim's modding heights, these numbers are noteworthy, especially considering that the REDkit modding toolkit for The Witcher 3 was only released in mid-2024—nine years after the game's initial launch. This toolkit has significantly enhanced the quality of recent mods, allowing creative modders to push the game's boundaries further than ever before.

The new mod, titled Herald of the White Frost, is available on Nexus Mods by the user errornoaccess. It introduces a dragon mount named Unhceglia, the Herald of the White Frost, which lets players soar through the skies for the first time in the game. To unlock this mount, players must first defeat the dragon in combat during the Witcher 3 quest Through Time and Space. Alternatively, players can summon Unhceglia using a newly added item called the Mysterious Sapphire Crystal, available for purchase from various vendors throughout the game.

Details on The Witcher 3 Dragon Mount Mod

Footage showcasing the mod was shared on YouTube by Rocket Man, revealing an engaging and fun experience. While the combat camera appears a bit clunky, the mod is definitely worth trying for any Witcher 3 fan looking to add a fresh dynamic to their gameplay. Released on February 4, Herald of the White Frost is currently at version 1.1, and it will be interesting to see how it evolves with future updates.

As players continue to enrich The Witcher 3 with innovative mods, anticipation grows for The Witcher 4. The game’s announcement at The Game Awards 2024, complete with a flashy trailer, stirred excitement—especially with the confirmation that Ciri will be the protagonist. This marks a thrilling shift for the series, though the game's release date remains unknown. CD Projekt Red has yet to announce when fans can expect to play The Witcher 4, with rumors suggesting it only entered full production in late 2024.