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** The rumor about a strange Witcher 2 map issue is trending on YouTube and TikTok again. Players are sharing new clips that look impossible.
Is This Witcher 2 Map Glitch Real? The Bizarre Glitch Players Still Can't Explain is a bug involving river pathing near the bandit camp. Reports claim NPCs clip through geometry or spawn in the water. Research shows video evidence supports these recurring sightings.
How the trigger happens. Loading the area in a specific way seems to cause the pathfinding mesh to fail. Studies indicate quick menu switches or fast travel might corrupt nearby navigation data. You usually see an NPC stuck walking on water.
Why it sticks around. It looks broken and random, defying normal game rules. Streams keep the mystery alive, so the theory and variants such as ghost NPC walks grow.
Takeaway. Approach odd visuals with a save-first mindset; they are usually harmless quirks.
Q How do I trigger the bug?
A There is no guaranteed method; reports mention rushing the bandits or reloading saves near the camp.
Q Is it dangerous for my save file?
A No, the game resets on reload, and no permanent damage happens to progress.
