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If you need proof The Witcher 3's new expansion is in safe hands, its lead writer literally wrote her thesis on Hearts of Stone: 'To probably prove to some of my professors that games are worthy'
Paula Mejsner, lead writer for The Witcher: Songs of the Past, previously wrote her bachelor's thesis on The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone, analyzing its literary depth. She expresses pride and calls working on the Witcher franchise a dream come true, highlighting the rich literary references within the games.
Why does this prominent Washington state politician think video games can be 'soft power?'
Washington state Secretary of State Steve Hobbs believes video games can serve as a tool for geopolitical 'soft power,' promoting culture and commerce rather than conflict. He contrasts this with 'hard power' and argues that creative industries are vital to a nation's global standing, citing examples like CD Projekt Red's The Witcher series. The discussion also touches on criticisms of cultural imperialism and the prioritization of hard power by some administrations.
CDPR wants to make The Witcher 3 Remastered feel like any other game released today: 'It's so easy to get used to these new improvements that it's hard to go back'
CD Projekt Red is releasing a free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on September 29, aiming to make it feel like a modern game with significant improvements to animation, gameplay, and quality of life features. Executive producer Jakub Kutrzuba stated the goal is to make the game comparable to titles launching today, with changes so impactful that the team finds it hard to go back to the original version.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Director Kept Coming Back To The Witcher 3 For Inspiration
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Horizon served as significant inspirations for the game's cinematic storytelling and player agency. Hamaguchi frequently revisited The Witcher 3 for its excellence in delivering satisfying, cinematic moments within gameplay mechanics. Square Enix aims for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to feature a "planetary scale" world upon its April 2027 release.
OPEN//77: The Community Project Trying to Turn Night City Into a Server Browser | Invision Game Community
An independent team is developing OPEN//77, a project aiming to create a server browser for Cyberpunk 2077, inspired by FiveM for Grand Theft Auto V. This mod will allow hundreds of players to run their own servers with custom rules and scripts, rather than a traditional co-op mode. The project is currently in pre-alpha, with a public alpha release date yet to be announced.
Blizzard say Battle.net isn't looking to fight Steam and Epic for supermassive storefront supremacy, despite recently nabbing The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net storefront is not aiming to compete with Steam or the Epic Games Store for sheer volume of games. Instead, senior vice president Andrew Guerrero stated that Battle.net will maintain a focused approach, curating a selection of high-quality titles that appeal to their core audience, including recent additions like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
Blizzard isn't "trying to do the Steam or Epic Games Store thing" by putting Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 Remastered on Battle.net, says exec
Blizzard Entertainment executive Andrew Guerrero stated that the company is not aiming to replicate Steam or the Epic Games Store with its Battle.net platform. While Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 Remastered are being added, the focus remains on curated, high-quality experiences that align with their core player base's interests.
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net later this year
CD Projekt Red announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077, including its Phantom Liberty expansion, will be available on Battle.net later in 2026. This partnership extends to other CD Projekt Red titles, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered also coming to Blizzard's storefront. Additionally, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaborations are planned for Overwatch in 2027, and Geralt-themed content will arrive in Diablo IV.
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net for some reason, and Geralt will be in Diablo 4
Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion will be released on Blizzard's Battle.net digital storefront later this year, joining other non-Blizzard titles. Additionally, Geralt from The Witcher series will appear as a barbarian skin in Diablo 4 for players who pre-purchase The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC on Battle.net. The collaboration also includes Edgerunners-themed cosmetics for Overwatch next year.
The Witcher 3 Geralt Skin for Diablo 4 Barbarians Revealed — but There's a Catch
Blizzard Entertainment and CD Projekt Red have revealed a Geralt-themed Barbarian skin for Diablo 4. This cosmetic item will be available to players who preorder the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, on Battle.net.
CD Projekt wanted to put a chain weapon in The Witcher 3 years ago, but it's taken until Songs of the Past because…
CD Projekt Red discusses the long journey to implement a chain weapon in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a feature originally considered during the game's initial development but delayed due to technological limitations. The chain weapon, inspired by the novels and the original game's opening cinematic, is finally arriving in the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, fitting the narrative and offering new combat possibilities.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past’s Chain Was Considered for Base Game, But “Impossible” Back Then
The chain weapon, featured in The Witcher 3's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, was originally considered for the base game but was deemed technologically impossible at the time. Developers at CD Projekt RED and Fool's Theory have now implemented it, fulfilling a long-held fantasy for fans of the novels and adding a versatile combat option.
Fool's Theory says the biggest 'challenge' developing Songs of the Past was making sure Dandelion's story didn't 'steal the show' since The Witcher 3 is about Geralt — 'There was a very big effort put into this fine balancing of the narrative'
Fool's Theory and CD Projekt Red discussed the narrative challenges in developing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past, focusing on balancing Dandelion's story without overshadowing Geralt. They aimed to complete Geralt's narrative arc while giving Dandelion the spotlight he deserves, a task that required significant effort in narrative balancing.
The Witcher 3 was meant to give Geralt a chain weapon 11 years ago, Songs of the Past just made it possible today for…
The upcoming The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC will introduce a chain weapon for Geralt, a feature originally conceived over a decade ago during the development of the base game. Technological limitations prevented its inclusion at the time, but the recent remaster allowed CD Projekt Red to finally implement this combat option, which also ties into the lore of the Witcher books and the DLC's new enemies.
One of the Best PS5 RPGs Is Half Price on PS Store, DLC Included
The Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, including all updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion, is available for half price on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time promotion. This PS5 exclusive deal offers the game for $35.49 until September 24.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s Songs of the Past Expansion Couldn’t Happen Without The Remaster
The development of the 'Songs of the Past' expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is intrinsically linked to the game's upcoming Remastered version, according to Fool's Theory director Jakub Rokosz. Enhancements from the remaster, particularly visual upgrades, were essential for creating the new region of Letten. The expansion will delve deeper into the character of Dandelion, exploring his past and family struggles, which were not fully explored in the base game due to its focus on Ciri and Geralt's relationship.
Quiz: Hur bra är du på att överleva?
This article celebrates the release of Valheim 1.0 with a quiz testing players' knowledge of survival and crafting games. It asks how well users can gather resources, build bases, and stay alive, highlighting common pitfalls in the genre. The quiz requires users to log in to participate.
The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion wouldn't be "possible" without the RPG's remaster, says CD Projekt Red: "The stars had to align"
CD Projekt Red states that the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, would not have been possible without the game's upcoming remaster. Game director Jakub Rokosz explained that the technological upgrades from the remaster were essential for realizing the expansion's content, particularly Dandelion's hometown, Letten. The development of the expansion and the remaster were intertwined, with both projects aligning at the right time.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features an exclusive preview of CD Projekt Red's new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, with developer interviews and unseen images. The issue also celebrates the Real-Time Strategy genre with a list of 14 recommended titles and previews several other upcoming games, including Exodus and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
The Blood of Dawnwalker patch notes are among the funniest I've read, axing the "one red pipe asset we weren't supposed to use" and silencing dead NPCs who could still talk
The latest hotfix for Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, includes several humorous fixes, such as preventing torches from growing uncontrollably and stopping dead NPCs from initiating dialogue. The patch also removes a misplaced "DO NOT USE" red pipe asset and improves overall game stability.
