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• Latest news The Witcher 3 Remastered out Sept 29, 2026 — free upgrade; original DLCs now free

  CD Projekt Red will release The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on September 29, 2026 as a free upgrade for all current owners of the base game. The remaster replaces the current Complete Edition on storefronts and the original expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine have been made free for base game owners. The update includes gameplay changes to combat, the skill system and adds transmogrification options, and it arrives ahead of a new story expansion, Songs of the Past, due in 2027. This delivers a major mechanical and visual overhaul to an 11-year-old title while bundling legacy DLC at no extra cost.

• Latest news Gamescom 2026: GTA 6 Netflix reveal, Witcher 3 Remaster, Opening Night Live

  Gamescom 2026 is taking place in Cologne, Germany and runs through August 30, with reporters on site and a continuously updated live hub. Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, kicked off the show while the Future Games Show is staging three broadcasts during the week. Rockstar will reveal GTA 6 on Netflix on Thursday, August 27 at 3 pm EST (and on YouTube six hours later), timed with Gamescom week. CD Projekt announced The Witcher 3 Remastered as a free September update for existing owners that changes graphics, combat, and traversal, and revealed a new expansion due next year.

• Latest news Fan port 're:Blue' brings Blue Dragon to PC with 4K, unlocked FPS and mod support

  re:Blue is a fan-made static recompilation that runs the 20-year-old Xbox 360 RPG Blue Dragon natively on PC, released Friday. The port unlocks frame rates, adds 4K resolution and built-in mod support while omitting original game assets to avoid copyright. Developer Tom built re:Blue as a polished showcase using his ReXGlue toolkit for recompiling Xbox 360 games. This project makes a long-console-exclusive title playable on modern PCs and highlights what careful fan ports can achieve.

• Latest news The Witcher 3 Remastered surprise at Gamescom; launches Sept. 29

  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered was unveiled as an unexpected surprise during Gamescom's Opening Night Live. CD Projekt Red plans to release the remaster on September 29 and will integrate its improvements into the Songs of the Past expansion in 2027; a highlighted change is the ability to pet the dog. The Witcher 3 has sold over 65 million copies, and CD Projekt Red is also developing a new Witcher trilogy beginning in 2028 (shifting focus to Ciri), Cyberpunk 2, a Witcher multiplayer, and a game with Scopely.

• Latest news Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition runs well on Switch 2 in early play, but issues remain

  Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been ported to Nintendo Switch 2 and delivers better-than-expected performance in early play. An early play session of about ten hours covered Weeping Peninsula, Stormveil Castle and Liurnia of the Lakes before reaching Caelid. The port demonstrates publishers pushing Switch 2 hardware with demanding AAA titles, but the build still shows limitations tied to the console and the DLC's Realm of Shadow performance has not yet been assessed. This matters for players judging how much visual and performance compromise to expect from major ports on the new handheld.

• Latest news Warlock brings new monsters, reworked spells and third-person combat to D&D's Domains of Dread

  Invoke Studios revealed gameplay for Warlock, a single-player, third-person Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure set beyond the Mists of Darkon in the Domains of Dread. Players control Kaatri and make a pact with the warlock Taasha to wield sinister, expressive magic and engage in melee combat without dice-roll mechanics. The studio is expanding the D&D monster manual and spell list with new creatures, reimagined spells, and systems that let players manipulate elements and the environment for tactical advantage.

• Latest news Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past places Letten near Witcher 4 region

  CD Projekt Red revealed the Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past during Opening Night Live and confirmed Letten as a new playable area and the birthplace of Dandelion. Community mapper Fool's Theory identified Letten's location on The Witcher 3 map and found it sits close to the region earmarked as the setting for The Witcher 4. The proximity links the expansion's geography to the upcoming sequel and could affect story or travel continuity.

• Latest news The Witcher 3: Remastered arrives in September; free upgrade and expansions unlocked

  CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered will release this September with broad gameplay and technical updates. Existing owners on supported platforms receive the upgrade for free, and the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions are being made free for anyone who owns the base game. The remaster changes combat, movement, Roach, skills, quests, looting, mods, menus, accessibility, and much of the game's rendering tech, and it was revealed alongside a new paid expansion, Songs of the Past, due in 2027.

• Latest news Songs of the Past expansion puts Dandelion center stage; Witcher 3 remaster due Sept 29

  CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory revealed Songs of the Past, a Dandelion‑centric third expansion for The Witcher 3 that sends Geralt to Dandelion's family estate in Letten (Lettenhove), a new region in northern Redania. The expansion opens with Dandelion missing and shifts the story focus to Geralt and the bard's relationship rather than Ciri or Triss. The developers also confirmed a full‑game remaster of the 2015 Witcher 3 intended to modernize the classic, scheduled for release on September 29.

• Latest news Gamescom trailer reveals Ruby, Emerald and Ultima Weapon for Final Fantasy VII Revelation

  Square Enix premiered a second major trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, with director Naoki Hamaguchi introducing new designs for Ruby, Emerald and Ultima Weapon. The trailer shows these Weapons as powerful threats to Cloud and his party in the final installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. Ruby and Emerald return in roles similar to their original optional superboss status and will serve as particularly difficult endgame encounters and callbacks to the original game. The reveal signals a focus on classic superboss content in Revelation's endgame challenges.

• Latest news The Witcher 3 Remastered launches Sept. 29; Songs of the Past expansion shown

  CD Projekt Red revealed a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and premiered footage of its third expansion, Songs of the Past, at gamescom. The remaster launches on Sept. 29 as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and will also release natively on Nintendo Switch 2 the same day. The update delivers visual and performance upgrades plus gameplay changes across combat, movement, traversal, Signs, Roach handling, monster behavior and the skill tree. New cosmetic and presentation features include transmogrification, additional finishers and an expanded photo mode.

• Latest news Tarae: The Unbound — Eastern dark-fantasy ARPG from Boundary with elemental and karma systems

  A trailer for Tarae: The Unbound premiered during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. The game is an action RPG developed by Boundary and published by Krafton that reimagines Eastern myth, folklore and traditional aesthetics in its enemies, environments and character art. Progression and combat are shaped by systems based on the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, karma and reincarnation, and classes include a matchlock-gun wielder who fires explosive rapid shots. The design aims to offer a distinct visual and mechanical alternative to Western Diablo-style ARPGs.

• Latest news The Witcher 3 final expansion 'Songs of the Past' revealed — Letten, chain whip

  CD Projekt Red revealed Songs of the Past, the final expansion for The Witcher 3, during Gamescom Opening Night Live and released a trailer. The expansion introduces a new region called Letten and a new weapon type for Geralt, the chain whip, and is slated to arrive "next year." The studio also announced a "Remastered" patch for the base game that will deploy on September 29, extending major post-launch support 12 years after the game's release.

• Latest news CD Projekt Red releases The Witcher 3 Remastered on Sept 29 — free update with expansions included

  CD Projekt Red will release The Witcher 3 Remastered as a free update for all owners on September 29. The update adds major graphical upgrades (new textures, updated rendering and advanced path tracing), gameplay overhauls to combat, movement, Roach riding and monster behavior, a revamped ability/skill tree, and an updated photo mode. Owners who don’t already have the expansions will receive Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone for free, and the expansions will be bundled with the remaster for new buyers; the remaster arrives ahead of the next expansion, Songs of the Past, due next year.

• Latest news The Witcher 3 Remastered arrives Sept 29 with free upgrade, ray tracing and new expansion

  CD Projekt Red will release The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on September 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, and owners of the original game receive the remaster for free. The remaster adds extensive visual and technical upgrades including ray tracing, path tracing, native DX12 support and modern upscaling tech (Nvidia DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4, Intel XESS 2.0), plus gameplay and UI changes such as a revamped skill tree, improved combat and expanded photo mode. A new third story expansion, Songs of the Past, is scheduled for next year and is described as similar in size and scope to the game's previous two expansions. These updates modernize a decade-old title for current consoles and high-end PC hardware while delivering free upgrades and additional story content to existing players.

• Latest news The Witcher 3 Remastered hits Sept 29 as a free upgrade; Songs of the Past trailer shown

  The Witcher 3 Remastered is a substantial overhaul of the game and will be offered as a free upgrade to all existing owners. The remaster launches on 29 September and will appear on Switch 2 and Battle.net for the first time. A debut trailer for the Songs of the Past expansion has been released; the expansion arrives 12 years after the base game's release.

• Latest news Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom Trailer Focuses on Planetary Weapons

  A new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation premiered at Gamescom Opening Night Live and was introduced by director Naoki Hamaguchi. The cinematic footage centers on the planetary Weapons—showing Ultima and Emerald Weapon—and depicts Rufus Shinra addressing a world overrun by these kaiju-like guardians that view humans as an invasive species. The threequel, billed as the final chapter of the Remake trilogy, also highlights gameplay changes including a new FITS combat-role system and more optional minigames, which affect combat and pacing.

• Latest news Path of Exile 2 exits early access Dec. 11 and will be free-to-play on PC and consoles

  Path of Exile 2 will leave early access and launch as a full 1.0 release on December 11. Developer Grinding Gear Games will make the game free-to-play at launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. A Gamescom Opening Night Live trailer highlighted faster combat, a brief narrative setup, extensive class customization, and an endgame built around more than 100 maps and tough boss encounters. Early access began in December 2024 and required purchase; signing up to the game's official mailing list grants exclusive in-game rewards ahead of the full release.

• Latest news Dolly Parton dies at 80; news floods Gamescom Opening Night Live chat

  Country music icon Dolly Parton died at 80, and her nephew and head of security Bryan Seaver announced her death via Instagram moments into Gamescom’s Opening Night Live broadcast. The announcement quickly dominated the show’s Twitch chat with #RIPDOLLY, overtaking discussion of major game reveals. Parton had limited formal ties to gaming but previously collaborated with Word With Friends, had songs in a 2009 Pop'n Music Wii release, appeared in casino games and a 1979 pinball machine, illustrating her broad cultural reach.

• Latest news Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Geoff Keighley hosts Aug. 25 Cologne showcase

  Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 aired as a two-hour showcase on Aug. 25 in Cologne, Germany and was hosted by Geoff Keighley. The broadcast ran one day before the convention floor opened on Aug. 26 and presented trailers and new looks for multiple upcoming games. Organizers confirmed eight games for the show in advance, with named titles including Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Ananta and Tides of Annihilation. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros and Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons received new trailers, and several previously unannounced games were revealed during the event.

• Latest news Mass Effect-style RPG Exodus launches 7 April 2027 on PC and consoles

  Exodus, a sci-fi role-playing game often compared to Mass Effect, will release on 7 April 2027. The game will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Promotional footage for the launch showcases an octopus companion in a mech suit, signaling distinctive companion design.

• Latest news The Witcher 4's 2028 date raises questions over PS5 disc release and Sony control

  CD Projekt Red communicated a 2028 release date for The Witcher 4, prompting players to ask whether a physical PS5 disc will be offered. CD Projekt Red has not confirmed the game's physical or digital platform formats. The debate matters because collectors, resale markets and long-term game ownership depend on physical releases, and Sony controls PlayStation distribution policies.

• Latest news Switch 2‑exclusive The Duskbloods drew more network‑test applicants than Elden Ring Nightreign

  FromSoftware revealed its closed network test for The Duskbloods finished yesterday and attracted more player applications than the network test for Elden Ring Nightreign. The Duskbloods test was limited to Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 hardware. The higher application numbers signal strong pre‑launch interest for a platform‑exclusive FromSoftware title and increase attention on both the game and the Switch 2.

• Latest news Keighley's Gamescom Opening Night Live streams Aug 25 with new looks at major titles

  Geoff Keighley will host Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 from Germany, beginning with a 30-minute preshow at 10:30 AM PT on August 25 and the main show at 11 AM PT, running about two hours. The broadcast will stream on the official YouTube and Twitch channels and the Gamescom website. Keighley confirmed a lineup including The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros and others. The event delivers multiple new trailers and looks for high-profile games ahead of a crowded release window later this year.

• Latest news FromSoftware: Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods drew more playtest sign-ups than Elden Ring Nightreign

  Producer Yasuhiro Kitao said during a Famitsu livestream that the Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods received more playtest applications than Elden Ring Nightreign. The result is notable because Nightreign's playtest ran on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and the full Elden Ring Nightreign release sold over 5 million copies, while Switch 2 is a newer console with a smaller install base. The Duskbloods had little public information before its closed network test, is directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, and its network test experienced server and connectivity problems.

• Latest news Konami reveals voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, including Graham McTavish

  Konami unveiled the voice roster for its upcoming Evil Empire-developed game Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and confirmed Graham McTavish as Dracula. The cast includes several performers who voiced the same characters in Netflix’s Castlevania—Alejandra Reynoso returns as Sypha Belnades and McTavish reprises Dracula—alongside new and veteran hires. Key roles announced include JB Blanc as Trevor Belmont, Abby Trott as Rose Belmont, Aaron LaPlante as Death, and Liam O’Brien as Isaac. The casting brings multiple familiar voices from past Castlevania projects, offering vocal continuity that could appeal to fans of the animated series and prior games.

• Latest news CD Projekt RED targets 2028 release for The Witcher 4; game won't appear at gamescom 2026

  CD Projekt RED announced that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski made the announcement in a video published ahead of gamescom 2026 and invited fans to the event to hear about the franchise's future. The studio confirmed The Witcher 4 will not be shown at gamescom 2026, so attendees should not expect gameplay or a reveal there.

• Latest news CD Projekt Red targets 2028 release for The Witcher 4, calls it most ambitious

  CD Projekt Red says it is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, the next RPG in the franchise. Joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski described the project as the studio's 'biggest, boldest, and most ambitious' game. The firm frames 2028 as a target rather than a fixed date, leaving open the possibility of delays.

• Latest news CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4 will launch in 2028

  CD Projekt Red has confirmed The Witcher 4 is scheduled to release in 2028. The studio posted the timing on the official The Witcher Twitter account. No specific day, launch window within 2028, or platforms were announced. The year-wide target gives fans and the market a clearer timeline for the franchise's next major entry.

• Latest news Final Fantasy Resonance: October HD-2D reimagining of Brave Exvius with Visions

  Square Enix revealed world, character and combat details for Final Fantasy Resonance ahead of its October release. The HD-2D title reimagines the mobile game Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius and adapts its first season. The story pits the expansionist Zoldaad Empire against the magic city Mysidia and introduces elemental antagonists called the Veritas. Gameplay is classic turn-based combat with Limit Breaks and a Visions system that summons legendary Final Fantasy heroes whose abilities expand as bonds grow.