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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Hits 900,000 Wishlists After Gamescom
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past has surpassed 900,000 wishlists following its reveal at Gamescom. CD Projekt RED expressed gratitude for the player reception, highlighting the new region, quests, and Geralt's silver chain weapon. The DLC is slated for release next year on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
I Thought I Was Done With The Witcher 3 – Then the Remaster Happened
The remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt revitalizes the acclaimed action RPG with significant visual and gameplay improvements, making a return trip to The Continent compelling even for seasoned players. Enhanced controls, smoother movement, and a revamped skill tree offer fresh perspectives on Geralt's journey and the game's vast world, including its expansions.
Oops, Blood of Dawnwalker used a placeholder dev asset that's very brightly labeled "do not use this…
The newly released RPG Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves, has a humorous bug where a placeholder asset labeled "DO NOT USE THIS ASSET!" is visible in the game's prologue. While PC optimization issues are being addressed, this amusing discovery has become a talking point among players, with some even requesting the developers leave it in.
CDPR: The Witcher 4 kommer inte att se ut som "ytterligare ett Unreal Engine-spel"
CD Projekt Red's CEO Michał Nowakowski addressed concerns that The Witcher 4, built on Unreal Engine, will resemble other games using the engine. He assured that the game will retain CDPR's distinct style and that the underlying technology will be irrelevant to players. The company aims to release The Witcher 4 by 2028.
The Blood of Dawnwalker devs offer "fixes and workarounds" as players slam PC optimization: "AAA price…
The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new vampire RPG from former CD Projekt Red developers at Rebel Wolves, is facing criticism for poor PC optimization shortly after its release. Players are reporting performance issues despite meeting recommended system requirements, leading to negative reviews on Steam. Rebel Wolves has acknowledged the problems and offered temporary workarounds while working on official patches.
CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases
CD Projekt Red, developer of The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077, intends to continue offering physical releases, according to joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski. While acknowledging the industry shift towards digital and platform holder decisions, CDPR aims to create physical boxes that are valuable to consumers, potentially using download codes instead of discs.
The Witcher Remake is currently on the back burner because progress on it depends on The Witcher 4's development, CD Projekt Red confirm
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that development on The Witcher Remake is currently on hold. Progress on the remake is dependent on the advancement of The Witcher 4, as the remake will utilize assets, tools, and pipelines developed for the upcoming sequel. Fool's Theory, the studio handling the remake, is primarily focused on The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, with a smaller team supporting The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Red isn't 'planning to rely on AI making complete games', and will still be 'predominantly using people' for The Witcher 4 and beyond
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the company is not planning to rely on AI for making complete games and will continue to predominantly use people for development, including for The Witcher 4. While AI tools are being experimented with, they are seen as supplementary rather than core to the complex game creation process.
15 Things You Need To Know Before You Play The Blood Of Dawnwalker
This guide provides essential tips for playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world RPG developed by former Witcher 3 contributors. It covers key mechanics such as the day-night cycle, managing bloodthirst as a vampire, time progression, combat, skill trees, gear upgrades, and exploration.
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches to "Mostly Positive" Steam reviews, as fans dub it an "RPG that captures what made both The Witcher and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines so special"
The Blood of Dawnwalker has launched to a "Mostly Positive" reception on Steam, with players praising its RPG elements and comparing it favorably to The Witcher and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. However, some reviews cite performance issues and bugs, indicating that optimization needs improvement.
There are 519 developers assigned specifically to The Witcher 4
CD Projekt RED has increased its workforce to 1,045 employees, with 519 developers now specifically assigned to The Witcher 4. This marks a significant increase in staffing for the upcoming title, which is targeting a 2028 release. Other projects like Cyberpunk 2 have also seen an increase in assigned developers.
Evening Reading - September 2, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game announcements and updates, including a sequel for Lollipop Chainsaw set for a TGS 2026 premiere, CD Projekt RED's project allocation update, and the upcoming release of SpeedRunners 2. Other news includes Nexus Mods acquiring SteamDB and mentions of Cassette Beasts 2, LEGO Skylines, Star Wars Zero Company, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a new Street Fighter movie trailer.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker launch day interview – ‘there's constant stress'
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, co-director of The Witcher 3 and director of Rebel Wolves, discusses the launch of the new IP 'The Blood Of Dawnwalker'. He expresses a mix of excitement and stress about releasing a unique game with risky ideas, highlighting the challenges of creating new intellectual property in the current industry climate. Tomaszkiewicz also touches on the development process, positive preview feedback, and the team's focus on delivering the best possible experience.
The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2077 Developer CD Projekt Red Ramps Up Hiring on 'Project Hadar'
CD Projekt Red is significantly increasing staffing for its unannounced 'Project Hadar,' with the development team set to grow from over 30 to 50 people by the end of the year. This hiring push was confirmed by the company's vice president of investor relations, Karolina Gnas, during a recent earnings call.
The Witcher Remake Is on Hold Until The Witcher 4's Development Progresses, Confirms CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the remake of The Witcher is on hold. Development will resume only after progress is made on The Witcher 4 and the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 4 dev is "still predominantly using people" over AI in development, says CEO, but "everybody has to make those judgments on their own"
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the company still predominantly uses human developers for games like The Witcher 4, viewing AI as a tool rather than a replacement. While acknowledging AI's potential usefulness in streamlining processes, the studio is not planning to rely on it for complete game creation, with Nowakowski emphasizing that each company must make its own ethical judgments regarding AI in development.
CD Projekt Red wants to hire 50 more devs for its secret Project Hadar "by the end of this year" as it starts…
CD Projekt Red is expanding the development team for its unannounced new IP, Project Hadar, aiming to reach 50 developers by the end of the year. While Hadar is in pre-production and prototyping, the studio's primary focus remains on The Witcher 4, which has a much larger team assigned and a targeted 2028 release date.
The Witcher 4 devs aren't announcing every milestone because they're "very technical," but they're focused on "the actual making of the game till its release date"
CD Projekt Red stated that The Witcher 4 is in full production and is targeting a 2028 release. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski explained that the studio is not announcing every internal development milestone because they are highly technical and not relevant to the public. The focus remains on the actual creation of the game until its release date.
CD Projekt Red Is Still Raking In The Cash As We Wait For The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue up 23% year-over-year to 435 million PLN and net profit up 37% to 249 million PLN. These gains were driven by sales of The Witcher and Cyberpunk games, as well as increasing licensing revenue from deals involving Cyberpunk 2077 and the Cyberpunk TCG. The company anticipates further growth with upcoming releases like The Witcher 3 Remastered and The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Red sees profit climb 37% in H1 2026
CD Projekt Red reported a 37% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, reaching $66.7 million. The company detailed a three-year release plan including a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and a new expansion, alongside strong sales for both The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. Licensing is also becoming a more significant revenue stream.
