The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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The Witcher 4 is Targeting a 2028 Launch: “Our Biggest, Boldest, Most Ambitious Game to Date”
CD Projekt RED has announced that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window, with Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski describing it as the studio's most ambitious game to date. While an exact date is not set, the studio aims to deliver a deep and impactful story. In the interim, more details on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will be revealed at Gamescom.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Studio Confirms Daily Gamescom REDstreams With “Game Previews”
CD Projekt RED will feature "game previews" during its daily REDstreams at Gamescom from August 26th to 30th, celebrating five years of the broadcast. While the expansion "Songs of the Past" for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is confirmed for a 2027 release, the developer may also tease upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
What games would you play in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber?
Many gamers struggle with large backlogs of unplayed titles, leading to a desire for more time to enjoy them. The article uses the Dragon Ball universe's Hyperbolic Time Chamber as a metaphor for a place where time moves slower, allowing for extensive gaming sessions. The author reflects on personal gaming habits and the challenge of keeping up with new releases while trying to finish existing games.
What to Expect from ONL | gamescom 2026
The article previews what to expect from gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, mentioning potential appearances from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. It speculates on other surprise announcements for the event.
15 Massive Gamescom 2026 Announcements That Could Steal the Show
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements from various publishers and developers, including Xbox, Nintendo, and Bandai Namco. Anticipated reveals include potential updates for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, Metro 2039, and a rumored Xbox sequel.
Geoff Keighley clarifies how trailers are selected for Gamescom Opening Night Live
Geoff Keighley has clarified the selection process for trailers featured in Gamescom's Opening Night Live, explaining that it includes both editorial placements and paid advertisements. While some games are chosen for their editorial value and receive free placement, others are paid marketing opportunities, similar to securing a booth at the physical event. Companies often earn editorial slots based on the significance of their announcements.
The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC may feature a festival the RPG series has never seen, as new CD Projekt Red…
New artwork from CD Projekt Red's Gamescom booth for The Witcher 3's upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past, suggests the game may feature the in-universe Belleteyn festival. This fertility festival, previously only mentioned in the game, is significant as it aligns with the birthdays of Yennefer and Ciri. The DLC is slated for a 2027 release.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Exits Xbox Game Pass August 31 — And The Timing Is Odd
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on August 31, 2026, after a six-month tenure on the service. This departure is considered unusual, especially with new DLC planned for the game. CD Projekt Red may be encouraging direct purchases ahead of the upcoming expansion, though players can utilize cross-save functionality to continue their progress on other platforms.
Five Games Exit Xbox Game Pass On August 31 — Including The Witcher 3 Remastered
Five games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Edition, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on August 31. Microsoft confirmed the departures, which are typical for subscription services as contracts expire and new titles are added. NBA 2K26 will also leave on September 6.
14 Games That Give You The Absolute Best Bang For Your Buck
This article highlights 14 games that offer exceptional value for money, focusing on titles that provide extensive playtime without requiring a high initial investment. It avoids free-to-play and live-service games, instead recommending titles like Final Fantasy XIV, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition, and Hades, which offer deep experiences often available at significant discounts.
The Witcher 3 NPCs Kept Dropping Their Babies Due to an Unintended Side Effect of a Cut Mechanic
An unintended side effect of a cut mechanic in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt caused female NPCs to repeatedly drop their babies. This bug, stemming from the developers' focus on creating a realistic environment, resulted in a morbidly humorous glitch.
The Witcher 3 devs tried to give NPCs "fear reactions" but it got cut after a few horrifying weeks when "women were just dropping their babies, left and right"
CD Projekt Red developers on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt implemented an NPC fear reaction system that was ultimately cut due to unintended consequences. The system caused female NPCs to drop their babies when reacting to fear, leading to its removal after only a few weeks of testing. This feature was part of an effort to make NPCs feel more alive and reactive to the player in the game's world.
Here's your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass in August, including the day-one addition of Resonance: A Plague Tale and Blood Dungeon. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition will be leaving Game Pass at the end of the month.
Xbox Game Pass Reveals Its Next Wave Of August 2026 Games
Xbox Game Pass has revealed its second wave of games for August, including several day-one releases available on PC and Xbox Series X. Notable additions include Egging On, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, and Starsand Island. The service will also lose The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on August 31.
Xbox Game Pass Is Losing The Witcher 3 And Several More Games In August
Xbox Game Pass will lose five games on August 31, including the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition. Other titles departing the service are Another Crab's Treasure, I Am Your Beast, Neon Abyss, and One Lonely Outpost. Subscribers can purchase these games at a 20% discount before they are removed.
Surprise first party Xbox sequel to get reveal next week hints trusted insider
A trusted insider, NateTheHate, has hinted at a surprise first-party Xbox sequel reveal expected at Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 25. While the specific game remains undisclosed, theories suggest it could be a new installment in the Ori or Sunset Overdrive series, developed by a third-party studio and potentially releasing by year's end.
Geralt Lands in Fortnite on August 20 as CD Projekt Red Preps a New Witcher 3 Expansion
Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be a playable character in Fortnite starting August 20 as part of its Chapter 7 Season 4, which focuses on video game crossovers. Separately, CD Projekt Red is developing a new story DLC for The Witcher 3 called 'Songs of the Past,' set to release sometime after 2027, which will bridge the narrative gap to the upcoming The Witcher 4, starring Ciri.
Mortal Shell 2 review: A monumental heavy metal sequel with the spirit of a '90s PC game
Mortal Shell 2 is a monumental sequel that blends modern Soulslike elements with the spirit of '90s PC games, offering a unique and humorous take on the genre. It significantly improves upon its predecessor with diverse playable 'Shells,' a more straightforward narrative, and innovative combat mechanics that forgo a stamina bar, making it highly accessible and flexible.
Witcher 3 cut quest restoration mod The WAR Project is finding a new voice for its fresh Vernon Roche lines, following alleged "severe incident of gross misconduct"
The creators of a large-scale mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, known as The WAR Project, are recasting the voice actor for the character Vernon Roche due to an alleged incident of gross misconduct. The mod aims to restore cut questlines from the original game and includes new voice acting for various characters. The developers stated that this change is not expected to significantly impact their current schedule, and they are reopening auditions for the role.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Director Likens Parrying to Guitar Hero, Believes Most “Will Play This Way”
Rebel Wolves director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz likens the parrying mechanic in The Blood of Dawnwalker to Guitar Hero, suggesting most players will adopt this challenging playstyle. The open-world action RPG, launching September 3rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, will feature vampiric abilities and Hexes that can be used during the night.
