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One Of 2026’s Biggest RPGs Is Hiding Inside Fanatical’s New $7 Mystery Bundle
The upcoming RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves, is featured in Fanatical's $7 Mystery Bundle, offering a chance to obtain the game's premium edition alongside other titles. The game, which draws comparisons to The Witcher 3, is praised for its urgent gameplay mechanics and vampire abilities.
After 20 years voicing Geralt, The Witcher 3 star Doug Cockle says revisiting his character for Songs of the Past is…
Doug Cockle, the long-time voice actor for Geralt of Rivia, expressed his comfort and pleasure in reprising the role for The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past. He described the experience as akin to slipping into a warm bath, a sentiment echoed by John Schwab, the voice of Dandelion. Both actors expressed their continued enjoyment and willingness to return to the series.
Was Geralt's voice actor inspired by Henry Cavill's take on him in The Witcher series? 'No, because we…
Doug Cockle, the voice actor for Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3, stated that he was not inspired by Henry Cavill's portrayal of the character in the Netflix series, emphasizing that his performance came first. He humorously mentioned asking showrunners for background cameos and acknowledged that while Cavill's approach was influenced by Cockle's Geralt, he made it his own. John Schwab, voice actor for Dandelion, also praised Joey Batey's performance in the show.
'Consoles are here to stay': CD Projekt Red boss bets on Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo 'weathering the…
CD Projekt Red's CEO Michal Nowakowski believes consoles from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo will overcome current hardware shortages and potential price increases. However, the article notes Sony faces backlash over its planned discontinuation of physical game discs in 2028, which could impact sales.
Best Open-World RPGs Like The Witcher 3 in 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This guide recommends open-world RPGs for players who enjoyed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, highlighting games with similar elements like memorable characters, engaging side quests, and meaningful choices. Titles such as Cyberpunk 2077, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and Elden Ring are discussed for their strengths in world-building, exploration, and atmosphere.
A behind-closed-doors demo of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past has been a great reminder: CDPR's writing is some of gaming's very best
A preview of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion releasing 11 years after the base game, highlights CD Projekt Red's exceptional writing and quest design. The demo showcased a seamless continuation of Geralt's story and intricate narrative choices that echo the quality of the original game's acclaimed expansions.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Has Sold 15 Million Units
CD Projekt RED announced that Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has sold 15 million units in the first half of 2026, contributing to the base game's 40 million copies sold. The expansion has been praised for its new content and role in the game's redemption arc. The company also provided updates on The Witcher 4, targeting a 2028 launch.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Runs “Just Fine” on Steam Deck and Switch 2, Per CDPR
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is confirmed to run well on the Steam Deck and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, according to CD Projekt Red. The new rendering engine allows for improved visuals and performance on these handheld platforms. The remastered version, which includes new content and upgraded assets, is also launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The Witcher 4 Studio Co-CEO Says Console Prices Are “An Objective Challenge,” But “Content is King”
CD Projekt RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledges that rising console prices present an "objective challenge" but believes content remains king and players will find ways to access games. He expressed confidence that consoles are essential for reaching a broad audience and that the company will adapt its business models regardless of future hardware generations.
CD Projekt Red Boss 'Isn't Worried' About Delays for Next-Gen Consoles as RAM Prices Soar
CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated the company is not concerned about potential delays for next-generation consoles, despite rising RAM prices. The executive addressed the developer's perspective on current hardware market conditions.
CD Projekt "never thought about" charging The Witcher 3 owners for the remaster: "This is the CDPR…
CD Projekt Red will not charge existing owners for the upcoming free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stating it was always intended as an improvement. The remaster, developed with Fool's Theory, is partly subsidized by a price increase for new buyers and sales of the upcoming Songs of the Past DLC.
The Witcher 3 DLC, Warlock, and open-world anime RPG Ananta gained the most Steam wishlists of everything we saw at…
Steam wishlist data from Gamescom 2026 reveals that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC garnered the most wishlists, followed by the upcoming RPG Warlock and the anime-inspired open-world game Ananta. The Witcher 3 remaster and the next main installment, The Witcher 4, are also contributing to significant hype for the franchise.
Releasing Cyberpunk 2077 In Its Poor State “Was For Sure Wrong,” CD Projekt Admits
CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski admitted that releasing Cyberpunk 2077 in its poor technical state in December 2020 was "for sure wrong." He cited team exhaustion and external pressure as factors, but pushed back against the idea that investors forced the launch. Despite the rocky start, the game has since sold over 40 million copies and received significant improvements.
Cyberpunk 2077 launched when it did because its devs wanted it "out the door" says CD Projekt Red CEO, but I wonder if he forgot about that reported mandatory crunch
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that Cyberpunk 2077 was not rushed out due to investor pressure, but rather due to the team's exhaustion and desire to release it. However, the article questions this narrative, citing reports of mandatory crunch leading up to the game's troubled launch. Nowakowski admitted the launch decision was a mistake.
The Blood of Dawnwalker creative director says all those glowing reviews are a "great relief" as the vampire ARPG's Metacritic score nearly matches The Witcher
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world vampire ARPG from Rebel Wolves, has received mostly positive reviews, with its creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz expressing relief. The game currently holds an 83 Metacritic score, placing it close to The Witcher. While some reviews note similarities to The Witcher 3, the game also features a 60fps mode at launch.
"Consoles are here to stay": CD Projekt Red lead says The Witcher 3 studio isn't "worried" about next-gen consoles like the PS6 and Project Helix facing delays
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski believes consoles are essential for reaching a wider audience and is not concerned about potential delays for next-generation hardware like the PlayStation 6. He emphasizes that content is king and players will find ways to access games regardless of the platform's specific generation.
Xbox Game Pass Removes Cyberpunk 2077 And 9 Other Games Very Soon
Cyberpunk 2077 and nine other games, including Dead Cells, Frostpunk 2, and Spiritfarer, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on September 15. Cyberpunk 2077 was added to the service in March and is now departing after a six-month period.
"You cannot make a game like The Witcher 4" by being "cost-driven," CD Projekt CEO says, and he's "100% sure" GTA 6 is being made the same way
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that games like The Witcher 4 and Grand Theft Auto 6 cannot be made with a cost-driven approach, emphasizing quality and fan expectations over budget constraints. He believes that while cost-consciousness is important, it's not the primary driver for such ambitious titles. Nowakowski also touched upon Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, attributing it to psychological factors rather than investor pressure.
The Witcher 3: Songs of Past looked alright in its behind-closed-doors preview, though I'm more enticed by the remaster’s combat upgrades
A preview of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion and its accompanying Remastered upgrade highlighted significant combat and movement improvements. While the expansion's new region and story elements were shown, the combat rework for the base game, releasing September 29th, appeared to be the more compelling update.
CD Projekt Red never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, and says expansion Songs of the Past came from a couple of "happy accidents"
CD Projekt Red will not charge for the upcoming remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, viewing it as a free upgrade for existing owners. The expansion 'Songs of the Past' will be a paid DLC, a decision described as a 'happy accident' during development. The company also announced that the game's existing expansions will now be bundled with new purchases.
