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CD Projekt Red has announced a special anniversary stream for The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine, amidst swirling rumors about potential new DLC. The announcement has fueled speculation among fans about future content for the acclaimed RPG.
The Witcher 3 Dev Announces Anniversary Stream, Gets Bombarded with Rumoured DLC Demands
CD Projekt Red announced a livestream to celebrate the tenth anniversary of The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion. Despite the developer's silence on new content, fans are speculating about a potential new DLC that could bridge the gap between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3 Stream This Week Has Players Demanding New DLC
Players are expressing a strong desire for new downloadable content for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt following a recent anniversary stream for the Blood and Wine expansion. Despite CD Projekt Red's previous statements that Blood and Wine concluded Geralt's story, fans are hopeful for new content, with rumors circulating about DLC that could bridge the gap between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
Cosplayer creates a real-life Cyberpunk 2077 jacket, complete with a flexible OLED collar that you can actually game on
A YouTuber named Zibartas has created a real-life replica of the NUSA infiltrator jacket from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, featuring a functional flexible OLED collar that can display video. The complex project involved overcoming challenges with synchronizing multiple OLED panels and protecting their delicate conductors, ultimately allowing the creator to even play Cyberpunk 2077 on the jacket's collar.
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine 5th Anniversary Stream Announced for May 28th
CD Projekt RED has announced a special anniversary stream for The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine expansion, scheduled for May 28th. The stream will feature environment art director Kacper Niepokólczycki and story coordinator Magdalena Zych, leading to speculation about potential new content announcements. Rumors suggest a new DLC is in development, possibly serving as marketing for The Witcher 4.
'All You Need to Do Is Storm the Castle': Dawnwalker Director Stresses Player Choice in PS5 RPG
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an upcoming RPG from Rebel Wolves, emphasizes player choice with a single primary objective: rescuing the protagonist's family. Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and lead quest designer Rafał Jankowski explain that while players can attempt to storm the antagonist's castle immediately, most will engage with optional quests to gather allies and advance abilities. The game features a time system similar to Persona, suggesting multiple playthroughs are necessary to experience all content.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo 2026!
CD PROJEKT RED announced a panel for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo, featuring creators from CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER. The panel will offer an exclusive look at the standalone anime series, which is a collaboration between the two studios and will air on Netflix. Guests will discuss the original series' reception and the creative process behind the new installment.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King was a die-hard adventure gamer until he discovered Morrowind: 'The first time I loaded it up, I walked straight into a little pond and was killed by a fish'
Comedian and adventure game designer Alasdair Beckett-King discusses his gaming history, from playing Dizzy on a ZX Spectrum to his love for Morrowind and point-and-click adventures like Broken Sword. He shares his current playthroughs of Tainted Grail: Conquest and his enduring affection for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, while also admitting to being stuck on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Destiny 2 was never going to last forever, but that's what made it special
Destiny 2's final content update, Moment of Triumph, launches June 9, marking the end of its live-service era. While the game will remain playable, Bungie is shifting focus to new projects like Marathon, potentially leading to layoffs. The article reflects on the unique value of live-service games and the memories they create, drawing parallels to Destiny's predecessor and contrasting Bungie's approach with Square Enix's handling of Final Fantasy 14.
The future of European publishing is diversity, not concentration | Opinion
Despite financial struggles at major European publishers like Ubisoft and Embracer, the continent's game publishing sector is thriving with smaller, focused companies. These firms prioritize creative niches, sensible scale, and long-term stability over rapid growth, producing successful titles across various genres and demonstrating a diverse and healthy industry landscape.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer recalls the moment he suggested that one character be killed off, says the team's reaction was 'wide eyes and silence' — 'The weight of it is exactly what the act needs'
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer Paweł Sasko recalled pitching the death of Vesemir during the Battle of Kaer Morhen, a suggestion that initially stunned the development team. Sasko explained that the character's demise was crucial for Ciri's emotional arc and the overall narrative weight of the game. He also touched upon the technical challenges and creative iteration involved in developing the game's questlines.
The Witcher 1 Remake made CD Projekt Red realize the "true impact" of not recording its old work: "We had little to no technical knowledge preserved from that time"
CD Projekt Red is facing significant challenges in developing the remake of The Witcher 1 due to a lack of preserved technical knowledge and documentation from the original 2007 production. The studio is relying on veteran developers at partner Fool's Theory and professional guesswork to recreate the classic RPG for modern audiences, highlighting the importance of maintaining development documentation.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.
The Witcher 3 lead quest designer says the room fell into "wide eyes and silence" when he pitched one of the…
Pawel Sasko, a quest designer on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, shared how his pitch for a dramatic moment during the Battle of Kaer Morhen initially left his team in stunned silence. He detailed the iterative process of prototyping and refining the sequence, which ultimately involved Vesemir's death and Ciri's powerful outburst.
Digital Dragons 2026 – Showcasing the strength of Poland’s games industry
The Digital Dragons conference in Krakow highlights the growing strength and community of Poland's game development scene, attracting international speakers and fostering business relationships. The event celebrated achievements with the Digital Dragons Awards, recognizing titles like Cronos: The New Dawn, while looking ahead to major upcoming releases that are expected to further boost the industry's global standing.
CD Projekt says it won’t repeat Cyberpunk 2077’s biggest mistakes
CD Projekt RED discussed lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, emphasizing a new development philosophy focused on improved planning, pre-production, and realistic expectations for future titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2. The studio is investing more time in foundational development stages before full-scale production.
The Witcher 3 lead recalls having to watch his work "fall apart in front of me," as CD Projekt Red faced various setbacks while developing their legendary RPG
Lead quest designer Paweł Sasko reflected on the challenging development of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, detailing early setbacks and iterative design processes at CD Projekt Red. Despite numerous hurdles and technical issues, the team persevered to create the critically acclaimed open-world RPG. Sasko expressed gratitude for the failures that ultimately contributed to the game's success and its lasting impact on the genre.
The Witcher 3 Lead Quest Designer Writes About Bloody Baron Quest and Killing A Beloved Character
Paweł Sasko, lead quest designer at CD Projekt RED, shared insights into the development of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, including early office environments and the challenges of designing iconic quests like the Bloody Baron's story arc. He detailed the difficult decision to kill the character Vesemir during the Battle of Kaer Morhen and the extensive nine-month process of writing the main storyline. Sasko also celebrated the game's 11th anniversary and its significant sales success.
CD Projekt Red wanted The Witcher to have multiplayer: "Didn't happen, but it shows ambition"
CD Projekt Red considered adding multiplayer to the original The Witcher game, according to senior technical writer Adrian Fulneczek. While the feature never materialized, it reflects the studio's early ambitions. This concept predates similar discussions for Cyberpunk 2077.
Looks like The Witcher 4 work isn't holding back multiplayer spinoff Project Sirius — it just picked up the narrative lead of one of Destiny 2's best expansions
Kwan Perng, formerly the narrative lead for Destiny 2: The Final Shape, has been appointed as the lead writer for CD Projekt Red's multiplayer Witcher spin-off, Project Sirius. Perng announced his new role on LinkedIn, expressing his immersion in The Witcher universe. This hiring suggests that development on Project Sirius is progressing, even as CD Projekt Red prioritizes The Witcher 4.
