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The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Adding Dozens Of Upgrades And It Might Be Free For You
CD Projekt Red announced a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, featuring numerous upgrades including improved visuals, combat, and a revamped skill tree. This remastered version will be free for existing owners and launches on September 29 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive features. The new story expansion, Songs of the Past, is slated for a 2027 release.
Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, an update for their open-world game that will introduce new story moments and expanded voice-over options in German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese, along with Arabic subtitles and UI.
Skate Season 5 offers up new underflip tricks and a new big air-focused location September 8
Skate's Season 5 update introduces new underflip tricks, improvements to pumping and footplants, and a new large map called S.U.M.R. Camp Mega Park focused on big air. The season also features a progression overhaul with repeatable bounties, increased mission variety, and a new battle pass with a big air theme. The block party feature will become a permanent addition.
The Division 2 outlines changes to next season’s test build, teases Central Park DLC details at Gamescom
Ubisoft Massive has outlined upcoming changes for The Division 2's next season and its test build, incorporating player feedback on elements like the Determined perk and weapon balancing. The studio also teased further details about the Central Park DLC, which will be revealed at Gamescom.
Pax Dei plots new items and a mega-deer for its next patch, confirms the arrival of horses soon
Mainframe Industries has detailed upcoming features for Pax Dei, including a new Radiant Hart super deer, craftable items like a dreamcatcher, and a Blessed Sevenfold plant in the R48 update. Future plans confirmed include the addition of horses, a fishing prototype, and the return of old wearables, with the studio aiming for more transparent communication about upcoming features.
How to Fish is Steam's latest cursed co-op sensation, now updated with private lobbies, eight player support, and anti-griefer measures
The co-op game How to Fish has become a sensation on Steam, attracting over 340,000 concurrent players at launch. Developer Dazed Games has released several updates to improve the experience, including private lobbies, eight-player support, and anti-griefer measures. The patches also address bug fixes and game balance, such as nerfing the Pufferfish and Whale.
The Daily Grind: What far-future addition to an MMO are you nevertheless waiting for?
This article discusses player anticipation for future MMORPG content, specifically mentioning the long wait for Oraxia Prime in Warframe and upcoming expansions for Final Fantasy XIV. It poses a question to readers about what far-future additions they are waiting for in their favorite MMOs.
Battle Realms Is Still Receiving Updates Nearly 25 Years Later
Battle Realms: Zen Edition, originally released nearly 25 years ago, continues to receive support with its latest v1.60 patch. This update introduces significant improvements to hardware compatibility, graphics, audio, and translations, alongside bug fixes and enhanced multiplayer mod sharing. The patch also addresses campaign experience issues and tracking for the game's 90 Steam achievements.
Arc Raiders' fifth Expedition will be its last until early 2027
Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders' Expeditions will be paused after the fifth iteration, which begins next month, and will not return until early 2027. This decision comes after reviewing player feedback regarding issues like departure windows, reward structures, and accessibility, which require significant changes rather than incremental fixes. The studio plans to share more details on these improvements in September.
Palia’s Fall’s Faire promises new quests and stories next week – and a new adventure zone in the future
Singularity Six has outlined the upcoming Fall's Faire content for the multiplayer game Palia, starting August 26th with the Petals & Portraits update. This update introduces communal quests like rebuilding Kilima Docks, new friendship and romance quests, a Lunar Path pass, and character customization options. Future updates will include new story quests, private server rentals, and eventually a new adventure zone.
Ark Survival Ascended dates a major Unreal Engine upgrade, its next dino overhaul, and a very good boy
Studio Wildcard announced that Ark: Survival Ascended will receive a significant upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.8 on September 30. This update will also introduce a player-voted overhaul for the Therizinosaurus creature, along with two new additions to its DLC packs: the Gargantar for Dragontopia and Cerberax for Fantastic Tames Season 1.
Mortal Shell 2’s Latest Update Alleviates One Of The Game’s Biggest Headaches
Developer Cold Symmetry has released Balance Patch 1 for Mortal Shell 2, addressing several player-cited issues. The update significantly increases gold drops from enemies, reduces the cost of smelting weapons, and restores enemy HP values to their beta state. The patch is available on PC, with console versions coming soon.
Arc Raiders is shutting down Expeditions "until early 2027" to make "major improvements" after…
Embark Studios is pausing Arc Raiders' Expeditions mode until early 2027 to implement significant improvements based on player feedback. The upcoming 'Frozen Trail' update on October 8 will not feature an Expedition, addressing issues like tight departure windows and reward structures. This downtime aims to revitalize the game's endgame loop and player engagement.
Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2, Bounty Pack 5 Get September 10th Release Date
Gearbox Entertainment announced that Borderlands 4's Story Pack 2, FL4K and the Last Resort, and Bounty Pack 5, Amara and the Vile Shadows, will be released on September 10th. These packs introduce new story content, characters like FL4K and Amara, and enemies from the Tediore corporation. A free update will also increase the level cap by 10, and a new Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker, will be revealed soon. Borderlands 4 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
CODE VEIN II Mask of Idris Expansion Launches September 9, 2026 | Invision Game Community
The action RPG expansion CODE VEIN II: Mask of Idris will launch on September 9, 2026, for players who have completed the main storyline. This post-game content will introduce a new adventure in the Forsaken World and a new character, Liv Voda. A free Update Version 2.0, featuring new post-game content and partner exploration, will also release on the same day for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Fallout 76 is launching The Slasher and legacy seasons on September 15
Fallout 76 is introducing a new content structure starting September 15 with 'The Slasher' event, which includes hunting clues, fighting fanatics, and a chance to earn unique Power Armor. The update also brings improvements for Xbox, unique weapon crafting, and 'Legacy Seasons' allowing players to revisit and earn rewards from past seasons.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta may have eradicated the annoying 'Compiling Shaders' wait PC players loathe
Infinity Ward and Beenox have introduced a new shader pre-loading system for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, aiming to eliminate the 'Compiling Shaders' wait times PC players often experience. This technology, along with improvements to reduce the frequency of 'Update Requires Restart' prompts, will be further refined for the game's full release. While PC and PlayStation 5 players will benefit significantly, Xbox and Nintendo Switch players may still encounter some restart requirements.
007 First Light Has Sold 4 Million Units
IO Interactive's 007 First Light has sold four million units since its release last May, making it the second-highest-selling title in the United States year-to-date. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch port planned for September 16th. Future updates include New Game Plus, Path Tracing support, and new missions and gadgets.
Subnautica 2’s Buddy System Update is here with improved chat, emotes, trade, and revives
Unknown Worlds has released a new update for Subnautica 2's early access, focusing on multiplayer improvements. The update introduces proximity voice chat, an emote system, direct inventory trading, and a revive mechanic. The studio also announced a $100,000 donation to The Ocean Cleanup.
The first big Skyrim update in ages is huge news for mods, and Bethesda promises it "should not affect load…
Bethesda Game Studios is releasing a significant update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition that will increase console mod storage limits and improve Creations features. The studio has assured players that this update should not negatively impact existing load orders, a concern that arose following a similar patch for Fallout 4.
