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The highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased a variety of new titles and updates, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free remaster and upcoming expansion stealing the spotlight. The event also featured reveals for Nodusfall, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Metro 2039, and numerous other games from both established and emerging studios, highlighting a strong international presence. Host Geoff Keighley acknowledged the industry's current challenges, including layoffs and hardware price increases, while celebrating developers' continued innovation.
The Witcher 3: Remastered Announced As Free Upgrade For September, Expansions Also Free
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is receiving a remastered version on September 29, featuring visual and combat upgrades. This remaster will be a free upgrade for existing owners of the game, and its expansions will also be provided for free.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches September, Free Upgrade For All Owners
CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3 Remastered will launch next month as a free upgrade for all existing owners. The enhanced version aims to bring the acclaimed RPG up to modern standards.
While we wait for Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar is saving last-gen GTA 5 players 40 bucks with a free upgrade
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for last-generation versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 to current-generation consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S) for players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This offer is available ahead of the next GTA Online update and allows players to save approximately $40. Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will begin on June 25, with the game launching on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
PS5 Players Surprised With Free Upgrade of the Most Popular PS4 Game
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for owners of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. This allows players to experience the game on current-generation consoles and access the latest version of GTA Online. Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release on November 19, 2026.
Rockstar makes GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S a free upgrade
Rockstar is offering free upgrades for Grand Theft Auto 5 from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S starting June 18th. This upgrade applies to digital copies on Xbox One, while physical Xbox One copies are excluded. The current-generation versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 feature enhancements like 4K resolution, 60fps, ray tracing, and faster loading times.
Free GTA 5 current gen upgrade for PS4 and Xbox One players coming this week
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto 5 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for players who own the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, starting June 18, 2026. This offer applies to digital copies on Xbox One and all versions on PlayStation 4 and PC. The enhanced version includes graphical improvements and new features, with progress migration also supported.
GTA 5 For PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Will Be Free For Last-Gen Owners This Week
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for owners of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One digital versions, starting June 18. This offer precedes the release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19 and a new update for Grand Theft Auto Online in July. Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 230 million copies worldwide.
Rockstar gives free GTA 5 upgrades to PS4 and Xbox One players ahead of GTA Online's next heist in July and GTA 6…
Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto Online's next heist, The Kortz Center Heist, will be released in July. Players who own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will receive a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. The update also includes new content and bonuses for players preparing for the upcoming heist.
Grand Theft Auto V PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades become free on June 18
Rockstar Games announced that owners of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions for free starting June 18. Previously, upgrades were either paid or required purchasing the new version separately. The PC version also received enhancements for free, including ray-traced ambient occlusion and global illumination.
Morning Consolidation
Microsoft addressed confusion regarding free upgrades for The Outer Worlds. Additionally, trailers were released for Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition on Nintendo Switch and for the Free Play Days promotion featuring Gears of War Reloaded and Formula 1.
Microsoft Responds to The Outer Worlds 'Free' Upgrade Confusion
Obsidian Entertainment has apologized for confusion regarding free upgrades to The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition. Players who owned the base game before May 27 were initially led to believe they would receive the enhanced version at no cost, but this has caused some player complaints.