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First Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 teases a bloodbath ahead of what looks to be another action-packed season
Netflix has released a sneak peek for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, which is set to premiere on October 20. The new season will feature a new standalone 10-episode story within the world of Cyberpunk 2077, focusing on themes of redemption and revenge with new characters like Roman Carrax and D.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is getting an easier difficulty, combat changes, performance boosts, and more early next month,…
Rebel Wolves is releasing a significant update for The Blood of Dawnwalker in early October, introducing an easier difficulty mode for players focused on the story, and revamping combat mechanics including the controversial target-locking system. The update will also address performance issues on PC and improve the ability to escape from combat.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Will Support Xbox Play Anywhere
CD Projekt RED announced that the upcoming Remastered update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, launching September 29th, will include Xbox Play Anywhere support. This feature will grant Xbox owners a free Windows copy of the game. The company also confirmed the update will be free for all platforms and includes visual and gameplay enhancements.
What's new in The Witcher 3 Remastered?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will include significant upgrades beyond just visuals, featuring enhanced combat, revamped mount handling, a new skill tree, and improved traversal. This free upgrade for existing owners also introduces new Witcher Signs FX, transmogrification, and expanded photo mode, alongside technical improvements like ray tracing and updated textures.
The Blood of Dawnwalker cost less than expected to make - it's more of a double-A game than a triple-A blockbuster
Polish developer Rebel Wolves revealed that The Blood of Dawnwalker had a budget of $40 million, positioning it as a double-A title rather than a triple-A blockbuster. Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz highlighted the game's ambitious RPG structure and risk-taking design, drawing comparisons to The Witcher 3.
The Witcher 3 will be free on PC for Xbox players next week, CD Projekt Red confirms, all thanks to the RPG's new…
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 3 Remastered will be available via Xbox Play Anywhere on September 29, allowing Xbox players to receive the PC version for free. This remaster is also a free upgrade for existing owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The article also briefly mentions upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.
Northern Forge Studios and Runaway Play lead Green Games Jam Awards 2026
The 2026 Green Games Jam Awards recognized achievements in sustainable game development and environmental storytelling. Northern Forge Studios and Runaway Play each won two awards, with Northern Forge receiving Best Small Studio and UNEP's Choice for Orna: The GPS RPG, while Runaway Play won Best Storytelling for Flutter: Butterfly Sanctuary and Google's Choice for Splash – Fish Aquarium. CD Projekt Red received the Changemaker award, and Maria Sayans of Ustwo Games won the Champion accolade.
Crimson Desert Studio Used its Own Engine Over Unreal to Have More Control Over Necessary Features
Pearl Abyss chose to develop Crimson Desert using its proprietary Blackspace Engine instead of licensing Unreal Engine 5 to maintain greater control over features and development schedules. Lead engineer Jin-hwan Kim stated that relying on external technology for core competencies was undesirable, and that the in-house engine allows for greater flexibility in developing diverse game types, unlike the specialized engine used for Black Desert Online. This approach is contrasted with other companies like CD Projekt RED using Unreal Engine 5 and Capcom's successful use of its RE Engine for various genres.
CD Projekt says abandoning its in-house engine for The Witcher 4 had nothing to do with Cyberpunk 2077's technical woes: 'The dream of the company was actually never to make technology'
CD Projekt's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the decision to switch from their in-house REDengine to Unreal Engine 5 for The Witcher 4 was not due to Cyberpunk 2077's technical issues. Instead, the company's core ambition was always storytelling, not technology development, leading them to adopt third-party solutions like Unreal Engine 5.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, one of the year's top RPGs, was made on a budget of $40 million much like Kingdom Come:…
The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new vampire RPG from Rebel Wolves led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, was developed with a $40 million budget funded by NetEase and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game has sold over 1 million copies and received an 84 on Metacritic, positioning it as a successful example of the growing AA games market.
The Witcher 4 abandons CD Projekt Red's in-house tech for Unreal Engine 5, but studio lead says it's not because of issues with Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the decision to use Unreal Engine 5 for The Witcher 4 was a strategic collaboration with Epic Games, inspired by the Unreal Engine 5 demo, and not a direct result of issues with Cyberpunk 2077's REDengine. The studio is now working closely with Epic to help forge the engine, a collaboration also being used for The Witcher 3 remaster.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered – 15 Changes That Could Transform the Experience
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces significant changes, including modernized combat, redesigned skill trees, and visual overhauls, aiming to make the game feel contemporary. Key improvements focus on Geralt's responsiveness, enemy AI, traversal, and a free upgrade for existing owners, with PC receiving additional graphical enhancements like full path tracing.
Can you name the game this game-within-a-game is from?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify the main game from which various in-game minigames originate. Examples like Triple Triad from Final Fantasy VIII and Gwent from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are highlighted as beloved side activities that can consume players' attention.
It's The Witcher 3 all over again: The Blood of Dawnwalker New Game Plus is "coming," director says as…
Rebel Wolves director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed that a New Game Plus mode is coming to The Blood of Dawnwalker, though a release date has not yet been announced. The studio is actively working on updates for the game, and future sequels may alter or remove the controversial time mechanic present in the current RPG.
The Blood of Dawnwalker sequels might include the RPG's controversial time limit, director confirms, but devs…
Rebel Wolves director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed that sequels to The Blood of Dawnwalker may feature the controversial in-game time limit mechanic. The team is still deciding whether to implement it, aiming to use it to enhance urgency where appropriate, but is also exploring other innovative ideas for the RPG genre. The original game's time limit was a significant talking point among players.
After 26 hours in The Blood of Dawnwalker, comparisons to The Witcher 3 feel less and less accurate
This article argues that comparisons between The Blood of Dawnwalker and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are becoming inaccurate as players spend more time with Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG. While both games share some DNA due to ex-CD Projekt Red developers, The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a distinct experience with its own mechanics, tone, and gameplay loop, particularly regarding its time-sensitive open world and melee-focused combat.
The Witcher 3 producer says it's scary to work with another studio on the game's expansion: 'I also think…
CD Projekt Red is collaborating with Fool's Theory, a studio founded by former CDPR developers, on the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Executive producer Jakub Kutrzuba expressed that sharing the game with an outside studio is 'scary' due to the company's deep care for the project, but trusts Fool's Theory's expertise and shared vision for quality and storytelling.
The Witcher 3 "is not a monument" says lead writer ahead of Songs of the Past, which means "adding a new…
Lead writer Marcin Blacha stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is not a monument and can still be improved, especially with the upcoming remaster and the new Songs of the Past expansion. He expressed creative invigoration from revisiting the game and creating new content, viewing it as a way to bridge the wait for The Witcher 4.
Snabbkollen: Vilken seriejätte har bäst spel?
This article compares the video game output of Marvel and DC, ultimately concluding that Marvel has delivered better games. It highlights Marvel's Wolverine as a strong recent example, while also mentioning other titles like NHL 27, Moonlighter 2, and Batman.
The Witcher 3 'is not untouchable,' story director says of changes in the upcoming remaster: 'I still find some places that I think maybe nowadays, I would do it differently'
Marcin Blacha, CD Projekt Red's vice president of narration, stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is not untouchable and can still be improved, even with a remaster and a new expansion, Songs of the Past, planned for 2027. He discussed potential changes, such as making Dandelion wiser and adding more choices, acknowledging that his perspective has evolved over time.
