If you’ve already downloaded it but haven't opened it yet:
: Upload the file (if it's under 650MB) to VirusTotal to see if dozens of different antivirus engines flag it. The-Witcher-3.rar
: Files named simply after a popular game with a .rar or .zip extension are frequently used as "bait" to deliver trojans, miners, or ransomware . If you’ve already downloaded it but haven't opened
: If you open the archive and see an .exe , .scr , or .bat file that asks for "Administrator Privileges" immediately, delete it and empty your trash . Avoid downloading random compressed archives of paid games
Avoid downloading random compressed archives of paid games. It is the most common way to get your accounts stolen or your system compromised.
: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (especially the Complete Edition) is a massive game, usually ranging from 35GB to over 50GB . If the .rar file is significantly smaller (e.g., a few hundred MBs or a couple of GBs), it is almost certainly a virus or a "fake" downloader. 🛡️ How to Verify Safely
: Attackers use archive formats like .rar because they can sometimes bypass basic antivirus scanners that don't "look" inside the compressed folder until it is extracted.