“Once part of Redania, Novigrad now has the status of a free city. It is the world’s largest city and, without a doubt, the richest as well. Cradle of the cult of the Eternal Fire, it is now home to the church of the same name. It is ruled officially by the head of the church, referred to as the hierarch, though its underworld crime bosses also have a great deal of say in matters.”

-Map Description (in-game)

Novigrad is a special place in this game, 1/3 of the story take place in this one city, and thousands of NPC’s and side quests roam the streets of this absolutely massive city. This is the second main area in the game that you journey to, coming directly out of the harsh, baron swamp lands of Velen; Novigrad is a sight for sore eyes, and also a vastly different experience of a video game.

Novigrad is composed of a few major parts inside the cities boundaries, the most northern tip, Temple Isle is the home of the cities leader, and also the richest district in the city, whilst the far eastern end is called, The Bits- are the slums, and least wealthy area in the city. Harborside and Farcorners make up the ocean-side, and southern parts of the city.

I will admit, personally i have never played a game with such an incredible place. When critics say that this city is alive, they mean it. The sounds and sights of the city are never ending. Small things change the city around you and you as the player can completely choose how you change this city, from the people who rule this city, to the underground illegal markets, to million dollar heists. You can do it all in this city and it is my favorite area ever in a video game.

Novigrad is the largest city in this game but it is not the last. A major plot point occurs in this culture capitol of the world, however it will only lead you, the player into even more crazy adventures.

(Video Tour of Novigrad City In Game) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34SvvSIkRjk