The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Spana in samtliga trailers från dagens Nintendo Direct
The latest Nintendo Direct presentation showcased upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch, including Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The 45-minute broadcast featured trailers for a variety of titles, with a focus on releases planned for the winter.
Nintendo Direct September 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
The September Nintendo Direct showcased upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2. Highlights included Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and a remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The presentation also featured Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition and a mention of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past was 'impossible to realize without the remaster changes,' CD Projekt Red reveals: 'When we started prototyping the area it was impossible to ride with a horse through it'
CD Projekt Red revealed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, was made possible by the technical improvements and optimizations introduced in The Witcher 3 Remastered. Developers cited challenges with the game engine and horse handling in the new Letten area that were resolved by the remaster's advancements, allowing for the expansion's realization.
Nintendo Direct live report - the big news and announcements as Switch 2's winter line-up revealed
Nintendo's September Direct showcase focused on games coming to the Nintendo Switch this winter, including a release date announcement for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods and potential reveals for Diablo 4 and The Witcher 3 Remastered. The presentation also touched upon Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
CD Projekt Red says Songs of the Past will 'complete' The Witcher 3 story with Dandelion at its center — 'This is part of The Wild Hunt, and it felt like a chapter was missing'
CD Projekt Red has stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will complete the game's narrative by focusing on the character of Dandelion. Developers from Fool's Theory emphasized their desire to give Dandelion the spotlight he deserves, drawing from the original novels to tell a story that felt like a missing chapter of The Wild Hunt.
It turns out 58% of The Blood of Dawnwalker players have also played The Witcher 3, and roughly 40% of the entire playerbase is on Steam
Analysis of player data for Rebel Wolves' The Blood of Dawnwalker reveals that nearly 58% of its players have also played The Witcher 3, a testament to the shared developer talent between the studios. The game has sold over one million copies in its first three days, with a significant portion of PC players on Steam and GOG.
Less than a week after launch, The Blood of Dawnwalker developer is already getting to work on the sequel
Rebel Wolves' vampiric horror RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, has sold over one million copies and achieved a "very positive" Steam rating shortly after launch. Narrative director Jakub Szamałek has announced that the studio is already working on a sequel, seeking a lead writer to craft the next chapter in the Dawnwalker saga. Szamałek is a veteran of CD Projekt, having worked on Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3.
CD Projekt Red fans stay loyal: About 58% of The Blood of Dawnwalker's Steam player base also played The Witcher 3
An analysis reveals that approximately 58% of players who started The Blood of Dawnwalker on Steam had previously played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This significant crossover highlights the loyalty of CD Projekt Red fans to developers like Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, even after they have moved to new studios like Rebel Wolves.
Why The Witcher 3 remains one of the best RPGs of all time
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the best action RPGs of all time, even a decade after its initial release. CD Projekt Red's upcoming free remaster, which includes graphical enhancements, improved gameplay mechanics, and the new 'Songs Of The Past' expansion, is a generous move that will likely attract new fans and re-engage existing ones. Despite minor flaws like clunky combat, the game's rich storytelling, detailed open world, and high replayability solidify its legendary status.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past isn't nostalgia bait - it's a welcome evolution of CDPR's iconic RPG
The upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, introduces a new region called Letten and focuses on the character of Dandelion. The preview highlights a new combat mechanic with a chain weapon for Geralt and introduces Lilla, Dandelion's cousin, as a new character. CD Projekt Red emphasizes that the DLC is a genuine evolution of the RPG, not just a nostalgia trip.
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Smartest Idea Fixes a Major RPG Problem
The Blood of Dawnwalker by Rebel Wolves innovates within the open-world RPG genre by implementing a time mechanic that limits completionism rather than curiosity. This design choice forces players to make meaningful choices with consequences, enhancing immersion and replayability by making each playthrough distinct. The game's approach to open-world design is praised for moving beyond checklist-style content and offering a more engaging experience.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Sells 1 Million Copies
Despite initial PC performance issues, Rebel Wolves' open-world action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has sold one million copies. The game achieved a peak concurrent player count of 78,000 on Steam and received strong critical praise with an 83 Metascore. Rebel Wolves is considering turning the title into a franchise and may release free post-launch DLC.
Ananta is riding high off 'free anime GTA' comparisons, but its mess of ideas barely hold together in my…
Ananta, an upcoming free-to-play open-world RPG from NetEase Games and developer Naked Rain, attempts to blend numerous disparate ideas, leading to a lack of cohesive identity. While the game features mechanics reminiscent of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6, its execution is criticized for being derivative and barely holding together. Despite its ambitious scope and anime aesthetic, the article suggests players may not find enough substance to remain engaged long-term.
Here's 10 more minutes of the most interesting game shown at this year's Opening Night Live
Frictional Games' upcoming horror title Ontos stood out at Gamescom's Opening Night Live with its unique blend of unsettling imagery and existential themes. A new 10-minute gameplay showcase reveals more about the narrative, which involves a scientist attempting to upload his consciousness into a rat server within a repurposed hotel.
Your game (probably) doesn’t need fishing
This article argues that fishing mechanics are often unnecessary and detract from the core experience in games unrelated to the sport. While acknowledging optional fishing in titles like Destiny 2 and Delta Force, the author criticizes its simplistic implementation and how it can become a mandatory activity for progression. The piece contrasts this with games where fishing feels natural, like Sea of Thieves or Red Dead Redemption 2, and suggests developers should reconsider adding fishing to genres where it doesn't fit.
September's schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for…
September 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for PC gaming, featuring new releases like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Control Resonant, alongside major updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Valheim, and RuneScape. The month also includes significant industry events such as PAX West, Blizzcon, and Tokyo Game Show.
The Witcher 4 Developer Won’t Detail “Specific” Milestones: “We Know What Kind of Game We’re Making”
CD Projekt RED joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that The Witcher 4 is in full production and the team knows what kind of game they are making, but will not detail specific internal development milestones. While acknowledging the game's ambitious scope and potential for varied development paces across different aspects, the company remains confident in a 2028 release, though no specific date has been set.
The Blood of Dawnwalker endings and how to get each one
This guide details the seven possible endings in The Blood of Dawnwalker, including secret outcomes and variations based on player choices. It explains how decisions impact the epilogue, character fates, and the overall state of Vale Sangora, with specific attention to the consequences of assaulting Griefberg Castle and making deals with Brencis.
The GamesRadar+ RPG Club is sinking its fangs into The Blood of Dawnwalker – here's your invitation
GamesRadar+ is launching its RPG Club with a focus on The Blood of Dawnwalker, an upcoming RPG from Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by veterans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The article highlights the game's similarities to The Witcher 3, its unique time mechanics, and its vampire protagonist, Coen. The club will track the host's progress over 30 in-game days on the hardest difficulty.
I Thought I Was Done With The Witcher 3 – Then the Remaster Happened
The remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt revitalizes the acclaimed action RPG with significant visual and gameplay improvements, making a return trip to The Continent compelling even for seasoned players. Enhanced controls, smoother movement, and a revamped skill tree offer fresh perspectives on Geralt's journey and the game's vast world, including its expansions.
