The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Xbox Game Pass Loses These 9 Games In October
Xbox Game Pass will lose at least nine games in October, including highly anticipated titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and A Plague Tale: Requiem. Other notable departures include The Casting of Frank Stone, Evil West, and Pacific Drive. Subscribers have until October 15th to purchase these games at a discount before they are removed from the service.
The Witcher 3 mod swaps every single Griffin with the iconic low-poly pigeon: "He is back. And he is tired of being…
A new mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt replaces every Griffin in the game with the iconic low-poly pigeon that became a community meme. The mod, titled 'Low-Poly Pigeon - The Revenge,' also replaces Griffin sounds with pigeon cooing, creating a humorous and surreal experience for players.
Wardogs has already made over $100 million on Steam, analyst says, but the new shooter couldn't beat Arc Raiders…
The multiplayer shooter Wardogs has generated over $100 million in revenue on Steam since its early access launch on September 10, selling 3.2 million copies. While it has surpassed expectations and is a significant contributor to Steam's revenue, it did not outperform Arc Raiders or Helldivers 2 in their initial periods.
CD Projekt Red addresses divisive lighting changes in a new Witcher 3 Remastered PC patch
CD Projekt Red has released a new hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered edition on PC, addressing player concerns about lighting changes. The patch includes visual adjustments to Bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and path tracing, alongside fixes for audio issues, save/load problems, and performance with HairWorks enabled.
Steam on track to earn a record $20 billion this year thanks to games like The Witcher 3 Remastered and Wardogs, analyst…
Steam is projected to earn a record $20 billion in revenue this year, according to analyst firm Alinea Analytics. The platform saw a massive September, bringing in $1.6 billion, and is on track to surpass its previous yearly earnings. Major game releases like Wardogs and the remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have contributed significantly to this success.
Dark Interiors and DLSS Get Attention in Witcher 3 Remaster Update
CD Projekt Red has released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, addressing lighting issues and fixing DLSS availability on the PC Xbox Play Anywhere version. A separate fix for bloom-related issues is still planned, with no release date announced.
The Witcher 3: Remastered Gets Hotfix For Performance Issues, More Patches On the Way
CD Projekt RED and Fool’s Theory have released a hotfix for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to address performance issues and improve lighting. The developers are investigating further player-reported problems and plan to release more patches, including one for PC save issues. The remaster was a free update for owners of the original game.
The Witcher 3 Remastered vs Crimson Desert Enhanced: Two Open Worlds, Two Paths to Improvement
This analysis compares The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Crimson Desert Enhanced, focusing on their open-world design, visuals, combat, and narrative. While both games offer immersive experiences, The Witcher 3 Remastered is lauded for its nuanced writing and impactful player choices, making it the definitive version. Crimson Desert, however, is recognized for its impressive evolution and more modern technical advancements, presenting a more compelling upgrade from its original release.
More than 450 Witcher 3 mods have already been updated to support the Remastered version
Over 450 mods for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have been updated to support the recently released remastered version on PC. This rapid modding community response highlights the continued popularity of the game, though the article notes a distaste for AI-generated thumbnails in favor of traditional MS Paint art.
Great news, cowards: The Witcher 3's most yellow-bellied mod works with the remaster
A popular mod that alters Geralt's appearance in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to remove the 'dadbod' effect from the Griffin armour set is now compatible with the game's recent remaster. The article humorously notes the mod's existence while playfully judging players who choose to use it.
"We're working on it": The Witcher 3 Remastered gets 2 hotfixes in 1 day as CD Projekt Red promises more improvements to the RPG amid ongoing performance issues
CD Projekt Red has released multiple hotfixes for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PC and consoles to address pressing issues including lighting, DLSS, save file problems, audio volume, and NVIDIA Hairworks performance. The developer has acknowledged ongoing problems and promised further improvements, with a PC hotfix being 5GB in size and console fixes for volume issues planned.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Already Being Patched For Being Too Bright
CD Projekt Red has released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC to address complaints about the game being too bright. The update includes various lighting adjustments, with another hotfix planned for PC to resolve a save game issue. Players are still reporting concerns about HDR implementation and performance.
Nintendo Download – October 1, 2026 (North America) – Middle-earth games, Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 for Switch 2, more
The latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of October 1, 2026, details new releases for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Titles include Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War, Octopath Traveler 1 and 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, and Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.
Brand-New Hit PS5 RPG Half Price on PS Store With Expansions
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players can purchase The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered for 50% off on the PlayStation Store until October 8, 2026. The sale price is $24.99, down from $49.99, and includes all DLC and expansions like Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Existing owners are eligible for a free upgrade.
Songs of the Past director says it was originally 'impossible from a technological standpoint' to have Geralt's silver chain in The Witcher 3 — 'The physics and animation technology had to go a little bit forward in time'
CD Projekt Red originally could not implement Geralt's silver chain in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt due to technological limitations, but modern advancements have made it possible for the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion. Game director Jakub Rokosz explained that the physics and animation technology had to evolve significantly over the 11 years since the base game's release. The versatile weapon will be integrated into the narrative and combat.
Witcher 3 Remastered patch addressing "various lighting adjustments" rolls out
CD Projekt Red has released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, addressing player feedback regarding lighting adjustments. The update includes fixes for dark interiors and ensures parity with the PC version, alongside other improvements and a fix for DLSS availability on the Xbox Play Anywhere version.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's setting "felt like a really natural way to go", CD Projekt Red story director says, while parrying my attempts to breach the DLC's guard
CD Projekt Red story director Marcin Blacha discussed the setting and narrative direction for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion. He explained that the new region, Letten, Geralt's friend Dandelion's homeland, was chosen for its natural fit in telling new stories and exploring character dynamics. Blacha remained tight-lipped about the specific nature of the new threat Geralt will face.
The Witcher 3 writer says you need to 'stay true to the spirit of the original game' but find a way to bring it to a new audience using new tech with the upcoming Witcher remake
CD Projekt Red's lead writer Marcin Blacha discussed the approach to developing The Witcher Remake, emphasizing the need to stay true to the spirit of the original 2007 game while leveraging new technology to appeal to a modern audience. He highlighted the challenge of recreating the original's essence and the importance of identifying what made it good to retell the story for new players.
The Witcher 3 Remastered PC performance is tanking because of Geralt's luscious locks, CD Projekt Red says, but there's a temporary fix "until this is addressed in a patch"
CD Projekt Red has identified that NVIDIA Hairworks technology is causing significant performance issues for PC players of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered. A temporary fix involves disabling this setting, with a patch planned for future release. Players on PlayStation 5 are also reporting poor performance, even in performance mode.
Evening Reading - September 30, 2026
This Evening Reading roundup covers various gaming news and updates, including reviews for End of Abyss and Valheim, Fallout 76's upcoming updates, and Persona 5 Royal's crossover into Rocket League and Fortnite. It also notes Grasshopper Manufacture's separation from NetEase Games and mentions a humorous tweet about a hypothetical FromSoftware exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2.
