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Häng med på ett uppdrag i en ny video från The Blood of Dawnwalker
A new eight-minute gameplay video has been released for The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG developed by former Witcher developers. The video showcases a quest called Pearly and Precious, involving a strange, tooth-collecting creature. The game is set to release on September 3rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Silent Hill: Townfall is Getting a New Trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Konami has announced that Silent Hill: Townfall will receive a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th. Attendees at Gamescom will also have hands-on opportunities with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, while Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will be present with a photo opportunity.
Cyberpunk 2077 quest designer says Villa Eurodyne is still full of secrets: "I have hidden a lot in this…
Paweł Sasko, associate game director at CD Projekt Red, stated that Cyberpunk 2077, an open-world RPG, still contains many hidden secrets, particularly within Kerry Eurodyne's Villa. He emphasized the game's design philosophy of providing optional narrative depth through in-game emails, files, and shards, with the villa itself being a space he personally designed and filled with hidden details.
Cyberpunk 2077 has finally made me the corpo baddie of my dreams, even if this RPG makes me think hard about being…
This article explores a player's experience with a 'corpo' playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077, focusing on making morally questionable choices to regain status within the Arasaka corporation. The author details how this character build leads to difficult decisions, such as betraying allies like Jackie Welles, and reflects on the impact of these choices on the game's narrative and endings.
We’ll Finally See The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Next Month
CD Projekt Red announced that the first look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion will be revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 23. The expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory, is set to launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will not support Windows 10. Fool's Theory is also working on a remake of the first Witcher game, while CD Projekt Red is focusing on The Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion to get first look at Gamescom ONL
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its first public showing during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. This expansion marks new content for the franchise since Blood and Wine, with The Witcher 4 and a remake of the first game still in development.
The Witcher 3's expansion reveal is scheduled for next month
CD Projekt Red announced that the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled The Witcher: Crimson Path, will be revealed at Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 25. The expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory, is scheduled for a 2027 release and is described as being similar in size to the Blood and Wine expansion. CD Projekt Red also mentioned other content for The Witcher 3 is in advanced production for release this year.
CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, Geralt's first expansion in a decade, will get a proper…
CD Projekt Red will reveal new information about The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, during Gamescom 2026, including a guided presentation and details on the Opening Night Live stream. The expansion, developed in part by Fool's Theory, is slated for a 2027 release and marks Geralt's first major addition in over a decade.
CD Projekt Red will unveil Witcher 3 expansion at Gamescom 2026
CD Projekt Red will unveil the expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, at Gamescom 2026. The reveal will take place during the Gamescom Opening Night Live event hosted by Geoff Keighley on August 25th.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th
CD Projekt RED has confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, the first paid expansion since Blood and Wine, will be showcased at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th. While only a "glimpse" is expected, there's hope for a release date announcement, potentially within its 2027 window. The expansion is described as being similar in scope to Blood and Wine.
Gamescom 2026 is Completely Sold Out of Exhibition Spaces
Gamescom 2026 has completely sold out all exhibition space, with organizers the German Games Industry Association and Koelnmesse confirming the presence of numerous major companies including Bandai Namco, CD Projekt Red, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, and Xbox. The event will showcase games such as Metro Exodus and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past. Organizers are exploring expansion options for 2027 due to high demand.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's total freedom of choice is essential: "You need to accept that people will not see everything"
The Blood of Dawnwalker aims to deliver unparalleled player freedom in its branching-path RPG design, allowing choices to significantly impact the protagonist Coen and the world. Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz emphasizes that players will not see everything in a single playthrough, fostering replayability and unique experiences. The game's combat system offers both advanced directional mechanics and a more accessible neutral block option, catering to different player styles.
Skyrim and The Witcher 3 have both sold 65 million copies, but CD Projekt Red got there faster than Bethesda
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have both achieved 65 million copies sold. While Skyrim was released in 2011 and The Witcher 3 in 2015, CD Projekt Red's title reached this sales milestone faster than Bethesda's RPG. Bethesda also provided updates on future titles like The Elder Scrolls 6.
The Blood of Dawnwalker har gått guld inför släppet i september
Developer Rebel Wolves announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker has gone gold, meaning it is ready for disc pressing ahead of its September 3 release. The game, which features former The Witcher developers, will launch on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. While not a direct copy of The Witcher, it introduces unique mechanics such as time management as a resource.
Original Witcher dev says remaking it as an open world won't be easy: 'As a player, I might be happy about that, but as a designer, I'm starting to get gray'
Original Witcher designer Artur Ganszyniec discussed the challenges of remaking the first game as an open-world RPG. He explained that the linear design of the original allowed for precise player event triggering, a luxury not afforded in open-world titles. Ganszyniec, who also consulted on The Thaumaturge for Fool's Theory (the studio developing the remake), expressed that while he might enjoy an open-world Witcher as a player, the design complexities make him apprehensive.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Goes Gold: “Vale Sangora Awaits”
The open-world action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves, has officially gone gold ahead of its September 3rd worldwide release. The game, set in the medieval fantasy region of Vale Sangora, follows Coen, a young farmer turned vampire who can still venture out during the day. The Blood of Dawnwalker will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
OG CD Projekt dev says The Witcher remake can't be open-world because "the pace and scale of the entire…
Original The Witcher lead story designer Artur Ganszyniec believes the upcoming remake should not be open-world, arguing that it would fundamentally change the game's pace and scale. He suggests that a more focused, linear design better preserves the original's narrative power and deliberate pacing, questioning the profitability of endlessly expanding open worlds.
The Witcher lead isn't "ashamed" of the RPG's infamous sex cards, but admits they "did not…
Artur Ganszyniec, lead story designer at CD Projekt Red, discussed the infamous 'sex cards' in the original The Witcher game. He explained that the cards were a resource-saving measure to represent romance, which is present in the books, when full animated cutscenes were not feasible. While acknowledging some moments were absurd and didn't work well, Ganszyniec stated he is not ashamed of the feature, which was accepted by players due to the game's overall nature.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Looking More Troubled Than Ever
Recent layoffs at Xbox-owned studios, including Bethesda Game Studios, are raising concerns about the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. The article suggests that the removal of experienced personnel and reliance on contractors could lead to further delays and negatively impact the game's quality. This situation is viewed as a "spreadsheet decision" by Xbox, prioritizing cost-cutting over the franchise's long-term success.
The Witcher Remake’s Open World Will Need Changes for Pacing, Says Original’s Lead Story Designer
Artur Ganszyniec, the original lead story designer for The Witcher, believes the upcoming remake's transition to an open-world structure will require significant adjustments to narrative pacing. He highlights how the original game's linear design allowed for precise control over story beats, a challenge that will need careful consideration in the remake developed by Fool's Theory using Unreal Engine 5.
