The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
Summer Game Fest 2026 predictions: 5 games I'm convinced we'll see
This article predicts five games likely to be showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026, including Metro 2039, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Alien Isolation 2, Witchbrook, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. It discusses potential release dates, gameplay reveals, and the significance of each title for their respective developers and publishers.
Project Hadar is an “Emotional, Open-World Experience,” Per New CD Projekt RED Listing
A new job listing for CD Projekt RED's Project Hadar reveals it will be an "emotional, open-world experience." This aligns with the studio's previous successes with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. The listing provides insight into the game's development, with CD Projekt RED also managing time for The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Red veteran answers for the crime of The Witcher 3's Skellige, says they tried to add more question…
CD Projekt Red veteran Paweł Sasko, associate game director for Cyberpunk 2, humorously addressed fan criticism regarding the abundance of question marks in The Witcher 3's Skellige region. Sasko, who worked on The Witcher 3 as a quest designer, implied that the development team attempted to add even more of these map markers but were unable to. This discussion highlights a common point of contention for players seeking map completion in the game.
PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. "007 First Light" led the charts in both US/Canada and EU for PS5, while "I Am Cat" dominated the PS VR2 charts. The lists also feature popular titles like "Grand Theft Auto V," "Minecraft," and various free-to-play games such as "Fortnite" and "Roblox."
Witcher 3’s Blood And Wine Expansion Was Nearly Called Something Totally Different
CD Projekt's Pawel Sasko revealed that The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine expansion was initially internally codenamed 'Bells of Beauclair' before being renamed for its "captivating title." The discussion occurred around the expansion's 10th anniversary, highlighting the significant development effort involved. The article also briefly mentions Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty, as well as future Witcher titles.
Räkna inte med några expansioner till The Witcher 4, 5 och 6
CD Projekt Red's CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the company does not plan to develop expansions for the upcoming "The Witcher 4", "The Witcher 5", and "The Witcher 6" games. This is due to an ambitious release schedule aiming for three new Witcher titles within a six-year period. The company is still planning to release an expansion for "The Witcher 3" titled "Songs of the Past" in 2027.
The Witcher 3's acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion was almost called something entirely different
The acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was initially planned to be named 'Bells of Beauclair' before the team settled on the final title midway through production. Developer Paweł Sasko explained that 'Blood and Wine' better captured the narrative's spirit and was easier to articulate. The article also touches on the development challenges and creative decisions behind the expansion, as well as mentioning upcoming content like 'Songs of the Past' and the development of 'The Witcher 4'.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Has Around 190 Developers, Mostly From Fool’s Theory
CD Projekt RED has announced that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is in advanced production with approximately 190 developers, primarily from Fool's Theory. This expansion is expected to be comparable in scale to Blood and Wine and is slated for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. CD Projekt RED is providing creative oversight to ensure the quality of the Witcher experience.
After CD Projekt Red announced a surprise expansion for The Witcher 3, over 29,000 Steam players booted up the RPG…
Following the surprise announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion 'Songs of Past', player counts on Steam surged to over 29,000. This increase marks one of the highest player counts for the game in years, potentially driven by anticipation for the new content and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past is being made by as many people as made The Witcher 3 - potentially even more
CD Projekt Red's expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is being developed by a surprisingly large team of approximately 190 individuals, primarily from co-developer Fool's Theory. While CD Projekt Red provides creative oversight, their direct involvement appears minimal, with only around 19 developers assigned to the project. The expansion is expected to feature a new region and will align in scope with the Blood and Wine expansion.
CD Projekt begins "most intensive phase" of Witcher 4, expands team to over 500 devs
CD Projekt has entered the most intensive phase of The Witcher 4 development, with a team of 513 developers working on the project. The company plans to release three new Witcher games over six years, with The Witcher 4 being the first. An upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3, titled Songs of the Past, has been delayed to 2025 to ensure a high-quality player experience.
"Not enough time, can't afford it": The Witcher 3 lead recalls "hardcore" dev timeline of the RPG's past expansions, says CDPR had to "change strategy" with Blood and Wine
Paweł Sasko, lead quest designer at CD Projekt Red, reflected on the challenging development timeline for The Witcher 3's expansions, particularly Blood and Wine. He revealed that the team faced time and budget constraints, leading to strategic changes like the creation of the fairy tale world in Blood and Wine, which ultimately proved more expensive but artistically fulfilling.
Check out the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for May 2026
This article lists the 50 most popular games played on the Steam Deck during May 2026, based on data from Valve. The list includes newly released titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, alongside enduring favorites such as Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley.
The Witcher 3's Director wants to expand on its masterful side quests in his new RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is leading Rebel Wolves in developing their debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, with a focus on expanding its side quest system. The game will feature a freeform experience without a traditional main quest, offering players a 30-day time limit to rescue a family from a castle, with optional narrative threads that influence the approach. Player choices will shape the protagonist, Coen, and impact relationships and infamy systems, leading to divergent questlines and consequences.
Everything we know about The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past—Potential release date, story setting, and more
This article compiles known information about The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, a potential DLC or expansion. It covers details regarding its possible release date and story setting, with further information anticipated from Gamescom.
Engagement Ring
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, solidifying its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time. This sales milestone was reported by PC Gamer.
Former Destiny 2 boss praises new The Witcher 3 DLC, says "half a generation of players weren't of age"…
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past, an expansion set to release next year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Former Bungie executive Mark Noseworthy praised the move, noting that a new generation of players will be able to experience the franchise. The expansion is being developed by Fool's Theory, which is also working on the remake of The Witcher 1.
Something for the Weekend – 30/05/26
Summer Games Fest is approaching with numerous game announcements, updates, and trailers expected. This week's news includes the announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for Nintendo Switch, a reboot for Dragon Quest XII, and delays for Fable and Destruction AllStars. Several games received reviews, including a metatextual RPG and a spy action thriller, while previews covered F1 25: 2026 Season Pack and Foxy Dumplings.
The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling…
CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, bringing its total sales to over 65 million. This milestone cements its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time, surpassing Super Mario Bros. and nearing Terraria's sales figures.
