The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers
Playdate manufacturer Panic is refunding customers who paid tariff fees during a specific period this year. The company received tariff refunds from the United States government and decided to pass the money back to its customers, citing that it was not their money to keep. This decision contrasts with other companies like Nintendo, which are reportedly keeping their tariff refunds.
CD Projekt Red to distribute The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on Blizzard's Battle.net
CD Projekt Red and Blizzard Entertainment have formed a business partnership that will begin with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered being distributed on Blizzard's Battle.net platform starting September 29. The partnership will also include the upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, next year, and a themed cosmetic skin for Geralt of Rivia in Diablo IV for those who purchase the expansion through Blizzard's store.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past features a new country and "completely original story" CD Projekt Red came up…
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an expansion set to launch in 2027, features a new country called Letten and a completely original story conceived by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory, the co-developer, is expanding on the narrative to further explore the character of Dandelion, offering a deeper look into his philosophical side as seen in the books.
The Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past Is A Mystery Centered On Dandelion
CD Projekt Red has revealed the first look at 'Songs of the Past,' the third expansion for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, focusing on the bard Dandelion. The expansion will take Geralt to Dandelion's hometown, Letten, where he searches for his missing companion and encounters a potential love interest. The game will feature combat, including a boss fight against the Slumbering Knight, and will be released in 2027 alongside a free remaster of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
The Witcher 3’s Remaster Didn’t Leak, And That Made The Reveal “Hit Different,” Dev Says
CD Projekt Red's global community director Marcin Momot expressed happiness that the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at Gamescom's Opening Night Live was a surprise. The remaster, which includes the ability to pet the dog, is set to launch on September 29 and will have its improvements integrated into the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion in 2027. This news comes as CD Projekt Red also announced a new trilogy of Witcher games starting with The Witcher 4 in 2028.
I'm still not convinced The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is worth pasting over the perfect ending that was Blood and Wine
The author expresses skepticism about the upcoming "Songs of the Past" DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, questioning its necessity given the perceived perfect ending provided by the "Blood and Wine" expansion. While acknowledging the potential for more content and the involvement of veteran developers, concerns are raised about whether this new addition will enhance or detract from Geralt's established conclusion, especially with a potential remaster also on the horizon.
CD Projekt Red explains where The Witcher 3's expansion region Letten actually is, and it's close to the setting of The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red and co-developer Fool's Theory have clarified the location of Letten, the new region in The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, placing it in the north between Kovir and Kaedwen. This region is geographically close to the setting of the upcoming The Witcher 4. The expansion is scheduled for release next year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Witcher 3 Songs Of The Past Expansion Fixes A Major Issue With The Original Game
CD Projekt Red has revealed new details and footage for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, confirming the ability for players to pet dogs. This expansion, set to release in 2027, introduces new enemies and a new region called Letten. The update also includes enhancements from the upcoming Witcher 3 remaster, scheduled for September 29.
The Witcher 3 Remaster Arrives September 29, Free for Existing Owners
CD Projekt Red announced a remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release on September 29 and offered as a free upgrade for existing owners, including those on Nintendo Switch. The remaster features visual enhancements, reworked skill trees, combat adjustments, and improved movement. Additionally, a new DLC called 'Songs of the Past' is planned for next year, and a remake of the first Witcher game is also in development.
We’ve Seen The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past in Action, and It’s Looking Like Another Blood & Wine | gamescom 2026
A preview of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past showcases Geralt's new quest within a cursed garden of thorns. This upcoming content appears to be of similar quality to the Blood and Wine expansion.
First screenshots revealed for The Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2
First screenshots have been released for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2, following its recent announcement. CD Projekt Red is enhancing the RPG with visual and performance upgrades, and existing owners of the Nintendo Switch version will receive the remaster for free. The game is scheduled for release on September 29, 2026.
The Witcher 3 Remastered is free for existing owners, but here's the cheapest way to get a copy if you're yet…
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will launch on September 29 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Existing owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive the remaster as a free upgrade. The article details the cheapest ways to acquire a copy for those who do not yet own the game, emphasizing physical copies for older console generations.
PS5 Players Surprised With Free Remaster of the Best PlayStation 4 RPG
CD Projekt RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will be free for existing PlayStation 4 owners and launch on September 29, 2026, with PS5 Pro support. The remaster includes visual and performance enhancements, along with a revamped skill tree and combat. An upcoming 2027 expansion, Songs of the Past, was also teased, and a Geralt-inspired skin will be added to Diablo 4.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past takes the best of CDPR's RPG and pushes it further in Geralt's new final…
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is a new expansion for CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. This expansion, developed in part by Fool's Theory, promises to rival the original game's content and features a new open-world region called Letten, inspired by English and Polish countryside. The preview highlights new combat mechanics, an overhauled skill tree, and a story involving Geralt searching for his friend Dandelion.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is set in Dandelion's home of Letten, a "fully realized open world" with quests and NPCs "that live up to our signature mature story," CDPR confirms
CD Projekt Red has revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will be set in the fully realized open world of Lettenhove, the homeland of the bard Dandelion. This new region will feature new quests and characters, aiming to uphold the game's signature mature storytelling. The expansion is slated for release in 2027 and is seen as a bridge to the next main installment in the series, The Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3 Remastered tweaks combat "to be much more smooth and precise," as CD Projekt Red wants the 2015…
CD Projekt Red is enhancing the combat system in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered to be more smooth and precise, aiming to make it feel like a game released in 2026. The remaster, set to launch on September 29, also features updated visuals, animations, and rendering, with a focus on improving the experience for new players.
It sure seems like The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is introducing at least one new romanceable character for Geralt to woo
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, appears to be introducing at least one new romanceable character for Geralt. The expansion, set in the northern country of Letten, will feature Dandelion's cousin, Lilla, who Geralt shows an immediate interest in. Developers at CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory have hinted at new romance options for Geralt in the DLC, which is slated for a 2027 release.
The story for Witcher 3: Songs of the Past was actually written "years ago", according to Fool's Theory CEO
The Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, features an original story conceived years ago by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory CEO Jakub Rokosz confirmed that the narrative was put aside and has now been developed further for the upcoming content, which focuses on a deeper character study of Dandelion and his family.
Games Inbox: What was the best game at Opening Night Live 2026?
Readers discuss their impressions of Opening Night Live 2026, with many highlighting The Witcher 3 Remastered as a surprise standout. Other topics include reactions to Gears of War: E-Day, sympathy for a Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, and the potential impact of boycotts against Sony.
The Witcher 3 remaster arrives in September, with the brand-new expansion coming in 2027
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will launch on September 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring significant upgrades to visuals, performance, and gameplay mechanics. A new paid expansion, Songs of the Past, is scheduled for release in 2027, sending Geralt to the new region of Letten. Additionally, owners of The Witcher 3 will receive the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions for free.
