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CD Projekt Red is "targeting" a 2028 release date for The Witcher 4, per a new update from the developer
CD Projekt Red is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, describing it as their most ambitious game to date. Over 500 developers are working on the new RPG saga, which will feature a large open world and impactful story. The developer also provided an update on The Witcher 3's upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past, which will be shown at Gamescom and star Geralt.
Witcher 4 Release Window Narrowed Down, As Dev Teases “A Surprise Or Two” At Gamescom About Other Things
CD Projekt Red has indicated that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release, with over 500 developers currently working on the project. While no Witcher 4 news is expected at Gamescom, the company will showcase The Witcher 3's new Songs of the Past DLC and tease "a surprise or two." This title will be the first in a new trilogy of Witcher games planned for release within a six-year window.
Ray Chase, the voice of Cyclops in X-Men '97, has '1,000 freaking hours' in Slay the Spire and is running a 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: ' I wear perfumes and walk into battle with my fancy boy outfit'
Voice actor Ray Chase, known for his roles in X-Men '97 and Final Fantasy 15, discusses his extensive playtime in Slay the Spire, accumulating over 1,000 hours. He also details a unique 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and his love for lightweight PC games like Brotato.
RPG companions need to be hateable, otherwise nobody's going to love them
This opinion piece argues that RPG companion characters should be intentionally flawed and even unlikeable to create more compelling storytelling and deeper player attachment. The author uses examples from Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting how Gale's 'petty' reaction to criticism makes him more three-dimensional, contrasting this with the blandness of characters in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The article suggests that imperfections in characters mirror real-life relationships, fostering a sense of realism and immersion for players.
There Are Many Solid The Elder Scrolls 6 Subtitle Theories Based on Xbox Boss Asha Sharma’s Asterisk-Filled Tease — but Let’s Rule Out Skyrim 2 Right Now
Xbox boss Asha Sharma's cryptic tweet about The Elder Scrolls 6, using asterisks for the subtitle, has sparked numerous fan theories. While many possibilities exist, the article dismisses the idea of it being 'Skyrim 2'.
Building Berlin by Night. How Oaths and Ashes is redefining the Vampire: The Masquerade visual novel
Vampire: The Masquerade - Oaths and Ashes is a new visual novel from Revive the Spark set in a modern-day Berlin, reimagining the classic Vampire: The Masquerade setting. Players can experience the story through the eyes of Alice, a devoted Camarilla Ventrue, and Lenz, a Thin-blood. The game aims to advance the visual novel genre with player choices impacting the city's political structure and a potion-making minigame, while focusing on the core feeling of managing the predator within and the cost of power.
Narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian Is Out on Steam
Schisma Games and 101XP have released The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, a narrative RPG set in the same universe as The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante. Players assume the role of Prince Jerian, heir to the Blessed Arknian Empire, navigating complex political and social challenges. The game is available on PC via Steam and features new mechanics alongside systems from its predecessor.
Cyberpunk 2077 has finally made me the corpo baddie of my dreams, even if this RPG makes me think hard about being…
This article explores a player's experience with a 'corpo' playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077, focusing on making morally questionable choices to regain status within the Arasaka corporation. The author details how this character build leads to difficult decisions, such as betraying allies like Jackie Welles, and reflects on the impact of these choices on the game's narrative and endings.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Will Have a Physical Disc Containing The Full Game
Rebel Wolves game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker's physical release will contain the full game on disc, with Bandai Namco Entertainment clarifying that a day-one patch is recommended but not mandatory. The upcoming role-playing game, directed by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, who previously helmed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is set to launch on September 3rd and features a time-limited narrative where players control Coen, a character who gains vampirism.
The Fellows' Ship – Expeditions: Samurai Trailer Reveals Companions and Release Date
Expeditions: Samurai, developed by Campfire Cabal and published by THQ Nordic, will launch into Early Access on Steam on August 7th, 2026. The game features a customizable hero and eight unique companions, each with their own questlines. A roadmap for Early Access updates will be released before launch.
A delayed next generation of consoles is "better for us", says The Blood of Dawnwalker director, as price rises continue to plague the industry
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Blood of Dawnwalker, believes a delayed next-generation console launch would benefit developers like Rebel Wolves due to current component shortages and rising prices. He highlights the increased complexity and cost of developing for new hardware, suggesting that focusing on current-generation consoles is more manageable. The game is set to release on September 3rd for current-gen platforms, with future installments potentially targeting next-gen hardware.
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Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, ranging from classic Japanese RPGs like The Legend of Dragoon to expansions like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Others are diving into Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Bellwright, and X-COM, with one person looking forward to Wario Land on Nintendo Switch Online.
Ex-BioWare lead writer would take the series to a 'dark and dangerous' place given the chance, while also going 'back to the basics of what made Dragon Age appeal to so many people in the first place'
Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider believes the series is unlikely to have a future under Electronic Arts and BioWare. However, he expressed interest in returning to the series' roots to create a dark and dangerous new installment that appeals to the core fanbase.
What to Do in Gakuran [All Activities]
Gakuran, a role-playing game, offers various activities for players to engage in beyond chatting. These include playing musical instruments solo or in bands, collaborative chalkboard drawing, playing basketball with specific shot mechanics, reading books in the library, playing mini-games on an in-game phone, and listening to music.
The makers of New Vegas are working on a new Fallout game
Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly developing a new Fallout game, with Fallout: New Vegas lead designer Joshua Sawyer at the helm. This shift comes after the cancellation of an Avowed sequel as part of Microsoft's broader Xbox restructuring. While a small team will continue to support Avowed, the new Fallout project is now the studio's priority.
Obsidian is reportedly making a new Fallout game headed by Josh Sawyer after Microsoft pulled the plug on an Avowed…
Obsidian Entertainment has reportedly cancelled projects including a sequel to Avowed and is shifting focus to a new Fallout game, led by design director Josh Sawyer. This news follows significant layoffs at the studio, with around a quarter of its workforce reportedly let go. Sawyer previously directed Fallout: New Vegas and has expressed interest in leading a new Fallout title under specific conditions.
Space Station 14 – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Space Station 14, a round-based multiplayer roleplaying game inspired by SS13, is entering an open beta. The game features complex mechanics, emergent situations driven by player choice, and an open-source nature allowing for extensive community modification. Players can sign up for the beta to experience unique and chaotic shifts aboard the space station.
The Elder Scrolls 6 is Still Two or More Years Away – Rumor
According to journalist Jason Schreier, The Elder Scrolls 6 is still at least two years away from release. Bethesda and Microsoft have remained silent on official details, though Todd Howard described it as their biggest current project. Development is reportedly progressing well, with most of Bethesda's staff focused on the highly anticipated RPG.
'We said it's expensive as hell, but we thought it's worth it, because it's unique and different' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the RPG's day and night system with its human and vampire gameplay loops is 'almost two different games'
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Blood of Dawnwalker, described the game's day and night system as akin to "almost two different games" due to the distinct human and vampire gameplay loops. Despite the high development cost, the team at Rebel Wolves believed the unique concept was worth the investment. The RPG is set to release on September 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
'The world is living and it's not waiting for you' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the RPG's 30-day timer gives the story a 'sense of urgency' and 'emotional impact'
The Blood of Dawnwalker game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz explained that the game's 30-day timer is designed to create a sense of urgency and emotional impact for players. He stated that the world is dynamic and does not wait, meaning player choices and actions have consequences, contributing to the game's non-linearity. The RPG is set to release on September 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
