The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Have Differences if You Finish Blood and Wine First
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will feature story differences based on whether players have completed the Blood and Wine expansion. Developer Fool's Theory confirmed that while players can start the new content after the base game, choices and dialogue will reflect prior expansion completion. The expansion, set to release in 2027, aims to explore Geralt's relationship with Dandelion.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Review Update
This update to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt enhances an already amazing RPG. The improvements make it the best the game has ever been.
The Witcher 3 hits its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count following Remastered launch
CD Projekt Red's free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has propelled the 11-year-old RPG to its highest-ever concurrent player count on Steam, exceeding 120,000 players. This surge surpasses previous peaks, including its 2015 launch and the popularity driven by Netflix's Witcher series.
What does The Witcher 3 Remastered Loot Merge do?
The Witcher 3 Remastered Loot Merge is a new feature that collects nearby loot from the same type of container into a single loot window, primarily working for corpses but not cabinets or chests. The article recommends enabling the feature for a quicker looting experience.
"My god this new lighting is lifeless" - The Witcher 3 Remastered Edition divides players for a few key reasons
The recent free upgrade for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has divided players, primarily due to controversial lighting changes in the Remastered Edition. Many players feel the new lighting is too bright and washed out, leading to requests for rollback options, especially on consoles. While some technical improvements are acknowledged, issues with bloom, path tracing, HDR, graphical glitches, and performance on older hardware are also causing player dissatisfaction.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past plays out differently if you've finished the RPG's second expansion, but devs…
Fool's Theory, a partner studio to CD Projekt Red, has confirmed that the upcoming expansion 'Songs of the Past' for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will not require players to have completed the game's previous expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Creative vision director Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz stated that the new content will adapt to the player's progress, allowing immediate access after finishing the main story, though dialogue and consequences will reflect whether the second expansion was completed.
The Witcher 3 Remastered has a way to get the game for free on Nintendo Switch 2 using Switch 1 physical version
A method has been discovered allowing players to obtain The Witcher 3 Remastered for free on the Nintendo Switch 2 by utilizing a physical copy of the original Nintendo Switch version. This free upgrade applies to both digital and physical releases, requiring the latest update and booting the original cartridge on the new console to initiate the download.
The Witcher 3 Is Having A Record-Breaking Comeback In A Very Busy Gaming Month
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt has achieved a record-breaking number of concurrent players on Steam following the release of its Remastered Edition. This surge in popularity, surpassing previous records set by the Netflix series, highlights the enduring appeal of the game and its technical improvements. The remaster is a free upgrade for existing owners, contributing to its widespread adoption amidst a busy gaming release schedule.
No Law might be the open-world Deus Ex that Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't
While Cyberpunk 2077 has been significantly improved, it doesn't fully deliver on its initial promise of an immersive sim experience. The new game No Law from Neon Giant, creators of The Ascent, shows potential to be the open-world Deus Ex-like game that Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't, with a focus on player choice and dense world design.
How to transmog armor and weapons in Witcher 3 Remastered
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces a Transmog feature allowing players to change the appearance of armor and weapons without altering their stats. This guide explains how to access the Reforge service offered by Master Blacksmiths Yoana in Crow's Perch and Hattori in Novigrad Docks, noting that both require completing specific side quests.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 Can Be Unlocked for Free Even if You Borrow a Switch Physical Copy From a Friend
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can be unlocked for free on the Nintendo Switch 2 using any physical copy of the game, even if it's borrowed. This method applies regardless of whether the physical copy belongs to the user.
Snabbkollen: Remake eller remaster?
This article discusses player preferences regarding remakes versus remasters of older video games. A poll indicates a strong majority favor remakes, where games are rebuilt from the ground up, over remasters, which offer graphical enhancements to existing titles.
Nearly 120,000 Players Return to The Witcher 3 on Steam
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new peak of nearly 120,000 concurrent players on Steam following the release of its Remastered edition. This free update for existing owners, which also includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions, has brought a significant number of players back to the 11-year-old RPG.
The Witcher 3 Remastered is free for Switch 2 players with access to a Switch cartridge, marking another CD Projekt Red…
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is available as a free digital upgrade for Nintendo Switch owners who possess the original 2019 game cartridge. This generous policy, implemented by CD Projekt Red and Nintendo, allows users to insert their old cartridge into a Switch 2 to claim the full digital remaster, even enabling multiple accounts to benefit from a single physical copy.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Strategy Guide
This strategy guide for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt provides comprehensive information on romancing characters, walkthroughs for quests, and locations for finding the best gear, including Witcher sets. It covers the base game and its expansions, as well as improvements made in the remastered version and cross-save functionality between PC and Nintendo Switch.
Evening Reading - September 29, 2026
This roundup covers several gaming news items including Sony's withdrawal from CES 2027, the upcoming reveal of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and a significant update for Deadlock. It also highlights a new concurrent player record for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Steam following its remaster, and reviews for Minecraft Dungeons 2 and the Razer Naga V3 Pro mouse.
The Witcher 3 Remastered launches to record player numbers
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has achieved record-breaking player numbers on Steam following its free upgrade launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The remaster, co-developed by CD Projekt Red and Yigsoft, features graphical and gameplay overhauls and includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. This renewed interest sets the stage for future installments like The Witcher 4.
Games Inbox: Is The Last Of Us Part 3 really happening?
Readers discuss the likelihood of The Last of Us Part 3 entering development, with some speculating Naughty Dog has already begun work on it. Other topics include Rockstar's reasoning for delaying Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC, the merits of awarding remasters, and the perceived homogenization of Sony's first-party titles.
The 12 most exciting video game releases of October 2026
October 2026 is set to feature a diverse lineup of video game releases, including Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Gears Of War: E-Day. Other notable titles include Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Final Fantasy Resonance, which marks a return to turn-based combat. Microsoft is also releasing an Xbox and PC exclusive, while Nintendo is launching Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past is Being Made Because There Are Still Stories Left to Tell
Fool's Theory is developing The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an expansion that will explore the relationship between Geralt and Dandelion. Originally considered for the base game, the expansion's scale made it impossible until the remaster. It is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.