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Here’s What’s New In The Witcher 3 Remastered
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces significant upgrades including enhanced visuals with path tracing on PC, a reimagined skill system for greater flexibility, and an expanded photo mode. Combat has been improved with new finishers, and transmogrification allows players to change Geralt's appearance without stat penalties. The remaster is free for existing owners and includes both expansions.
The Royal Writ Is A Delightfully Dark Deckbuilder – Now On Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch
The Royal Writ, a roguelike deckbuilder, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and is available Day One on Xbox Game Pass. The game features lane-based battles with animal warriors and a brutal permadeath system for cards. This console release includes the latest updates from its PC launch, such as balance changes and new equipment.
Rack up Points in Arcade Hit Railbreak DX, Out Now on XBOX Series X|S & XPA
Railbreak DX, an expanded version of the arcade hit, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere. This on-rails shooter features upgraded graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, a larger cast of playable characters with unique abilities, and new gameplay modes including Story, Score Attack, Onslaught, and the rogue-like Glitch Gauntlet. Players can also choose to fight classic undead, dinosaurs, or a mix of both.
The Witcher 3 Remastered: Everything new coming in the big free upgrade
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, set to launch on September 29, 2026, as a free upgrade for existing owners. This remaster includes significant gameplay overhauls, such as combat, skill systems, and transmogs, alongside technical enhancements like ray tracing and HDR. The original expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are now also free for all base game owners.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a free upgrade with revamped gameplay systems — here's everything…
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a free upgrade for existing owners launching September 29. This version includes visual and gameplay improvements, revamped combat, new quest tracking, and support for technologies like PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Play Anywhere, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC-specific features like path tracing. The announcement also preceded details on the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion and the confirmed 2028 release window for The Witcher 4.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Ghost at Dawn is about Fear, Empathy, and Questionable Choices
Ghost at Dawn is a Survival Horror game set in 1947, where players take on the role of private detective Ben O'Hara investigating a missing Japanese girl at The Pines Hotel. The game emphasizes empathy and features a permadeath system, with endings determined by discovered clues. It is available on Xbox Play Anywhere starting June 24.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered Sneaks Back Onto Console And PC This Winter
Nightdive Studios, in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal and Atari, has announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, set to launch this winter for PC and modern consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The remaster utilizes Nightdive's KEX Engine to update visuals and UI while preserving the core gameplay mechanics of the original 1998 stealth classic and its Thief Gold expansion.
Outbreak: Shades of Horror Devours XPA with Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Dead Drop Studios has launched Outbreak: Shades of Horror on Xbox Play Anywhere, introducing cross-platform multiplayer. The game features a zombie horde set in the Sakura Ridge district, with COO Julia Wolbach expressing delight at the new features.