Witcher 3 Remastered, GTA 6 Leaks, Path of Exile 2
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 closes with CD Projekt Red’s surprise The Witcher 3 remaster, alongside new gameplay from Gears of War: E-Day and Final Fantasy VII Revelation . Rockstar also breaks its silence on Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, while Grinding Gear Games finally sets a date for Path of Exile 2’s full launch
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The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches September 29 as a Free Upgrade
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches September 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with existing owners receiving the overhaul as a free upgrade . CD Projekt Red is updating the game’s visuals, combat, traversal, movement, enemy behavior, progression, and skill tree, while also bringing the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions into the remastered package
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The Switch 2 version is also a free upgrade for owners of the original Switch release, and CD Projekt Red has clarified that physical owners are included . The remaster arrives alongside a substantial first look at Songs of the Past, the new expansion in which Geralt travels to Letten after Dandelion disappears
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Rockstar Addresses Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Leaks
Rockstar Games has officially addressed the recent Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks after more than a week of footage spreading online . The studio calls the situation “heartbreaking,” says the footage was not how it intended players to see the game, and warns that spoilers may affect the intended experience
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Rockstar also apologizes for how long the game’s official reveal has taken. The statement arrives ahead of the announced Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look, which is scheduled to appear on Netflix and YouTube .
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Impresses in Gamescom Previews
The Coalition’s Gears of War: E-Day campaign receives strong hands-on reactions at Gamescom, with previews praising its technical presentation and its return to the series’ more focused campaign structure . Digital Foundry describes the campaign as being in excellent technical shape, with Unreal Engine 5 providing a major showcase despite some minor flaws
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The prequel also brings Marcus Fenix and Dom back into the center of the story, while previews point to a more emotional campaign alongside familiar cover shooting, roadie runs, and Locust combat . Xbox Wire and IGN both report that the hands-on build balances established Gears mechanics with new ideas
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Path of Exile 2 Reaches 1.0 on December 11
Grinding Gear Games sets the Path of Exile 2 1.0 launch for December 11, 2026, ending the game’s Early Access period after a year . The action RPG also becomes free to play on PS5 at launch, removing its current price point
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Xbox Series X25 Preorders Begin Ahead of November Launch
Microsoft announces the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console and matching controller as part of the original Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations . The console includes the controller, uses a translucent green design inspired by the original Xbox, and is scheduled to release November 13, with preorders listed for August 27
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Xbox is also preparing a disc-to-digital program for Xbox Insiders, allowing thousands of Xbox One and Xbox Series physical games to be converted into digital licenses beginning August 31 . The feature is designed to help players carry physical libraries forward across Xbox hardware, though the resulting digital license remains revocable
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