The Witness

The Witness

Puzzle • Adventure • Indie
2016

The Witness is an upcoming Puzzle/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS. Scheduled to launch on January 26, 2016.

Developed by Thekla, Inc and published by Thekla, Inc.

Release Date: 01/27/2016

Released
The Witness cover
trailer

Story

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

You don't remember who you are, and you don't remember how you got here, but there's one thing you can do: explore the island in hope of discovering clues, regaining your memory, and somehow finding your way home.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacXbox One

Genres

PuzzleAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Thekla, Inc

Publisher

  • Thekla, Inc

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Ratings & Reviews

88%
Critic Score
12 reviews
83%
User Score
471 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Science fictionOpen worldMystery

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

explorationprocedural generationmazesteambacktrackingtime limitmultiple endingsamnesia

Game Engine

Built with Custom built engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

January 26, 2016

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox One

September 13, 2016
North America
September 13, 2016
Worldwide

iOS

September 21, 2017
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

January 26, 2016
Worldwide

Mac

March 12, 2017
Europe
March 8, 2017
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

January 26, 2016
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Witness on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with The Witness, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Witness