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6d ago
The overseas YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits published a graphics comparison video for the Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, set against the original Switch release. The video shows the remaster running at 30 to 40fps, largely holding the announced 40fps upper limit, with higher resolution and detail, more natural light, shadow, and water reflections, and a wider draw distance. The game launches September 29, 2026.
Oct 4
CD PROJEKT RED showed a hands-off demo of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's new expansion, Songs of Remembrance, at Tokyo Game Show 2026's Red Bull Gaming Sphere On Tour. The expansion is planned for 2027 and is set in a region called Rhetten, following the mystery of Dandelion's disappearance. The demo covered the opening story and the Japanese-dubbed voice track. A remastered version of the main game is scheduled for September 29 as a free update for owners.
Oct 4
NVIDIA released the GeForce 617.14 WHQL driver on September 22, 2026, adding support for CONTROL Resonant, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster, AION2, and Gears of War: E-Day. All four support DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and Multi Frame Generation, while CONTROL Resonant gains ray tracing through DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction. The driver also fixes Sega engine launch issues and Samsung Odyssey G95NC HDMI display problems.
Oct 4
Nerial co-founders Tamara Alliot and François Alliot announced on X that the studio is ending development activities after 13 years. The studio is known for Reigns, a card-based political adventure game where choices determine a kingdom's fate, and the game holds a Very Positive rating across its Steam reviews. Nerial was acquired by Devolver Digital in 2021. Its most recent release was Reigns: The Witcher, a collaboration with The Witcher series, on February 26, 2026. The co-founders said the decision to stop development was made together with Devolver Digital. They looked back on past work, including The Crush House, and thanked people inside and outside the studio, including those who worked with them on a temporary basis. The announcement also said the shutdown "is not the end of game development for us," and that François Alliot's drive to make games remains strong, though he noted they first need to rest.
Oct 3
CD PROJEKT RED released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on September 29, 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster rebuilds the skill tree, overhauls combat animations with new finishers, and improves textures, lighting, and ray tracing. The PC version supports path tracing, and the PS5 version supports PS5 Pro. Console versions add Mod.io integration for cross-platform mods that can add new quests and equipment. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes gyro-based aiming and touchscreen menu controls. Prices are 6,490 yen for PC and Xbox Series X|S, 6,600 yen for PS5, and 7,490 yen for Nintendo Switch 2, all tax included. Owners of the original Witcher 3: Wild Hunt get a free upgrade on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and can move from the Nintendo Switch version to the Switch 2 version for 100 yen. The expansion pack Songs of Remembrance is scheduled for 2027.
Oct 3
CD Projekt Red released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster on September 29 at 19:00 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Steam version reached a peak of 120,324 concurrent players, surpassing the original game's all-time record of 92,268 set at its May 2015 launch. The remaster includes enhanced textures, models, and lighting, a revamped skill tree, updated combat animations, a reforging feature for equipment appearance, and an expanded photo mode. It also bundles the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Owners of the original game can upgrade for free on most platforms, though upgrading from the PS4 or Switch versions costs 100 yen. A new expansion, Songs of the Past, is scheduled for 2027, and The Witcher 4 is in development for a planned 2028 release.
Oct 3
Four outlets rounded up the games launching in Japan and North America between September 28 and October 3, 2026, and Bandai Namco Entertainment's ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE sits at the top of the pile. The flight shooter arrives October 2 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at 9,790 yen for the standard edition, with a DELUXE EDITION priced at 11,990 yen and early access on September 29. The same week brings Mojang Studios and Double Eleven's Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29 at 4,730 yen for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch, with Xbox Game Pass support, plus The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on the same day for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, and a Remastered edition of the Dynasty Warriors 2 package on October 1. Free-to-play entries Apex Legends and Animo place second and third on the Steam sales chart.
Oct 3
CD PROJEKT confirmed on September 21, 2026 that the Xbox version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will support Xbox Play Anywhere when the remaster update arrives on September 29. Owners of the Xbox version will receive the PC version on the Microsoft Store at no additional cost. Xbox Play Anywhere titles can be played on Xbox consoles, PC, and applicable handheld gaming devices, with purchases shared across them. The Microsoft Store PC version sold in Japan carries a CERO Z rating, the first CD PROJEKT PC title to receive a CERO rating. The remaster launches September 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Existing owners can upgrade for free, and the update improves visuals and combat. The PC versions on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG are not affected by the CERO rating.
Sep 19
CD PROJEKT RED showed the Japanese-dubbed version of Songs of Remembrance, the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, during an on-stage presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 18. The demo ran roughly 35 minutes and opens with Geralt waking from a nightmare in Lettenhove, the homeland of his friend Dandelion, who has gone missing after his father's death. Kazuhiro Yamaji returns as Geralt, and Satoru Homma, associate country director at CD PROJEKT RED, provided live commentary. A new character, Dandelion's cousin Lyra, joins the search. The demo introduced the Silver Chain weapon, the bee-covered Swarmion monster, and a boss fight against the mummified Count Humbert. It also showed the free Remastered upgrade due September 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with denser vegetation, improved lighting, reworked inventory and skill tree, and NPCs who now row boats and drive wagons. Songs of Remembrance is scheduled for release in 2027.
Sep 14
At BlizzCon 2026 in Anaheim, Blizzard announced that Cyberpunk 2077, its Phantom Liberty expansion, and the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition bundle will be sold on Battle.net starting in late 2026. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered arrives September 29. Overwatch content themed on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and its sequel is set for 2027.
Sep 9
CD PROJEKT RED adjusted the price of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Sept 9. The Xbox and PC versions dropped 110 yen to 6,490 yen, while the Nintendo Switch version rose 362 yen to 7,490 yen. PlayStation prices were unchanged. The change covers download versions only and applies to a limited set of regions including Japan. It follows the Aug 26 announcement of the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remaster, which arrives Sept 29 as a free upgrade for original owners.
Sep 2
CD PROJEKT RED and Fool's Theory showed about 45 minutes of gameplay from the third Witcher 3 expansion, Memories of Melody, at gamescom 2026. The demo covered an early main quest in the new region Retten, where Geralt travels to help Dandelion with family matters. The pre-release build was shown in a theater-style presentation with photography prohibited.
Sep 2
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski told The Game Business the studio never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, treating it as a gift to players who already own the game. The remaster grew out of work with Fool's Theory on the new DLC Tsuioku no Shirabe, due in 2027. The Witcher 4 is being made with quality prioritized over cost. The remaster launches September 29.
Aug 31
CD Projekt RED revealed performance details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster during a REDstreams broadcast from gamescom. The Switch 2 version runs at 1080p in TV mode and 720p in handheld mode, both at 30-40fps. It supports mouse controls and gyro aiming. The game launches on September 29, 2026.
Aug 29
The winners of the gamescom award 2026 have been announced at Europe's largest gaming event. Categories spanned visuals, audio, gameplay, and platform-specific titles, with winners including Metro 2039, Alien: Isolation 2, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Wanderburg. Sega received the Best Lineup Jury Award and Best Booth Jury Award.
Aug 29
Blizzard Entertainment and CD PROJEKT RED announced a partnership on August 26. The first step is a Geralt-themed skin for Diablo IV, obtainable by pre-purchasing or purchasing the new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion pack 'Memories of Reminiscence' on Battle.net. The skin's appearance is unrevealed, with details planned for BlizzCon 2026 on September 12-13 in Anaheim.
Aug 29
CD PROJEKT RED and Fool's Theory are jointly developing "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Memories of a Melody," the third expansion for the game after "Hearts of Stone" and "Blood and Wine." A presentation at gamescom 2026 showed Geralt traveling to the new land Retten, where Dandelion was born, to answer a request concerning family.
Aug 29
CD PROJEKT RED announced The Witcher 3 Remastered on August 26. The next day, Halk Hogan, creator of the graphics mod The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project (HDRP), said he is cooperating with CDPR on the remaster's production. He reported that nearly all characters, monsters, animals, plants, equipment, and most environments were remade, and that HDRP is no longer needed.
Aug 27
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski released a video message ahead of gamescom 2026 on August 25, stating that The Witcher IV is in development with a target release of 2028. The game will not be exhibited at gamescom 2026, which opens later that week. Nowakowski described the project as the company's largest, boldest, and most ambitious work to date, with over 500 staff members involved in its development. The Witcher IV was announced at The Game Awards in 2024 and opens a new chapter in the series, placing Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, as the protagonist. The video did not communicate an exact release date. CD PROJEKT RED's presence at gamescom 2026 will instead center on the new expansion content Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, scheduled for release in 2027. That expansion returns Geralt as the protagonist and is planned for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Nowakowski said further announcements related to The Witcher, including Songs of the Past, will continue.
Aug 27
CD PROJEKT RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt REMASTERS during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast on August 26, 2026. The remastered version of the 2015 open-world RPG arrives with visual upgrades, combat overhauls, improved mount controls, a revamped skill tree, and an expanded photo mode. Owners of the original game will receive the upgrade for free starting September 29, 2026. The two previously released expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, will also be provided free of charge. The remaster is scheduled for release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, as well as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside the remaster, the studio showed new footage of the upcoming expansion DLC, titled Songs of the Past in some reports and Memories of Melody in others. The trailer depicts Geralt facing a new threat, using a chain wrapped around his arm as a weapon. The DLC is planned for a 2027 release and is described as Geralt's final journey.
Aug 27
CD PROJEKT RED revealed gameplay footage for the new Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLC "Songs of the Past" during "REDstreams: On the Go! gamescom 2026" on August 26. The stream confirmed that players can pet dogs, a detail the official The Witcher X account highlighted in a screenshot, tagging the account "Can You Pet the Dog?" The DLC is scheduled for release in 2027 as a paid expansion for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with wishlisting currently available. In the expansion, Geralt travels to the new region Retten, an idyllic region hiding dark secrets, reunites with old friends, and faces an evil entity. New abilities and a new weapon called the chain are introduced. The DLC also incorporates improvements from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster, which releases on September 29, covering gameplay, graphics, performance, and character progression. Development is a joint effort with Fool's Theory, a studio founded by former Witcher 3 developers. The story centers on Dandelion, who goes missing again, leading Geralt to investigate his hometown of Letten, where he meets potential romance candidate Rila.
Aug 27
Den Fami will broadcast gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live with simultaneous Japanese interpretation. The stream starts at 3:00 a.m. Japan time on August 26 on the Den Fami YouTube channel and the Den Fami X account. The interpreter is J-mon. Opening Night Live opens gamescom 2026, held in Cologne, Germany, one of the world's largest gaming events. The show is expected to include new footage of Final Fantasy VII Revelation and SILENT HILL: Townfall, plus the latest information on the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion pack Songs of the Past. gamescom 2026 features over 1,600 exhibitors and 47 country pavilions representing 40 countries, a record. A pre-show starts at 2:30 a.m. the same day. GAME Watch also summarized announcements from the show, including HoYoverse's new co-op action title Nodus Fall, open-world RPG Infinite Ananta releasing January 15, 2027, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics, a turn-based single-player strategy game. Den Fami will also air Future Games Show: at gamescom with interpretation at 2:00 a.m. on August 27.
Aug 17
Dwango announced on August 17 that it will live-stream gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 with Japanese interpretation subtitles on Niconico Live. The stream is scheduled for August 26 from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM Japan time, ahead of gamescom 2026, which runs from August 26 to 31 in Cologne, Germany. The event will feature trailers for SILENT HILL: Townfall and FF7 Revelation, plus new information and gameplay footage for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion. gamescom 2026 is the largest edition ever, with all exhibition floors sold out for the first time in the event's history. Exhibitors include Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Capcom, Sega, Konami Digital Entertainment, Xbox, and EA. Niconico Live will provide real-time subtitles for the broadcast, which is hosted by Geoff Keighley and Eefje "sjokz" Depoortere. The viewing URL is https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv351102382.
Jul 21
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory will reveal the third expansion pack for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, during gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 at 3 AM JST. The expansion is set for a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It continues the story of Geralt of Rivia and is described as an expansion pack rather than a DLC. The announcement was made by gamescom host Geoff Keighley on July 21. CD Projekt Red will also host guided presentations of Songs of the Past at the CD Projekt Red booth during gamescom 2026 in Cologne, running from August 26 to 28 in the business area and August 26 to 30 in the entertainment area. The expansion is the first new content for The Witcher 3 in over a decade, following the Blood and Wine expansion. Development is a joint effort between CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, which includes veteran developers from the original Witcher 3 team. Hints about the expansion were previously teased in a REDstreams broadcast on May 29, 2026, and in social media posts about Beltane night celebrations. The expansion is expected to be on a scale comparable to previous expansions and will introduce new Gwent cards.
Jun 30
Polish game publisher CD Projekt has resolved to change its official company name to CD Projekt Red, unifying the corporate identity with its game development studio. The change follows a shareholder vote and will take effect after court registration. The company is currently developing multiple large-scale projects under Unreal Engine 5.