CD Projekt Red is shipping The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a second expansion for the game, Songs of Remembrance, planned for 2027, The Witcher IV targeted for 2028, and a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film in development at Paramount Pictures.
CD Projekt Red spent 2026 consolidating its identity around a single brand. Shareholders approved a change of the company name to CD Projekt Red on June 23, and the company said the change takes effect after court registration. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered followed on September 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a free upgrade for owners of the original on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S and a 100 yen path from the Switch version to the Switch 2 release. The remaster rebuilds the skill tree, overhauls combat, adds mod integration through Mod.io on consoles, and adds mouse and gyro controls on Switch 2. Co-CEO Michal Nowakowski said the studio never considered charging for it.
The near-term Witcher pipeline is a new expansion for The Witcher 3. It was shown at gamescom 2026 and at Tokyo Game Show 2026, set in the region reported as Rhetten or Retten, following Dandelion's disappearance and introducing the character Lyra and a new weapon called the chain. It is planned for 2027, developed with Fool's Theory, with a Japanese dub that returns Kazuhiro Yamaji as Geralt. The Witcher IV is in development with a target of 2028 and more than 500 staff, with Ciri as protagonist; it was not shown at gamescom 2026. A Witcher spin-off, Project Sirius, continued development after its staff was reduced to 65.
Cyberpunk 2077 remains in circulation. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premieres on Netflix on October 20 as a standalone 10-episode season from Studio Trigger, directed by Kai Ikarashi. Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion will be sold on Battle.net beginning in late 2026, and Overwatch content themed on Edgerunners and its sequel is set for 2027. Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and CD Projekt Red. A separate live-action Cyberpunk project with Anonymous Content, announced in October 2023, leaves two live-action threads unresolved. A new IP, Hadar, remains in development with a 24-person team.
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Satoru Honma, a former Spike localization staffer now at CD PROJEKT RED, posted on X on October 22, 2026, the day Electronic Arts announced BioWare's closure. Honma proposed the Japanese localization of Dragon Age: Origins while at Spike, and BioWare staff later introduced Spike to CD PROJEKT RED for The Witcher 2. That connection, he wrote, is why he ended up on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Electronic Arts announced on October 22 that it is closing BioWare, the Canadian studio it acquired in 2007. BioWare was founded in 1995 and built its reputation on RPGs, including the Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age series. Its most recent release was Dragon Age: The Veilguard in November 2024. A new Mass Effect title was in development, and EA canceled that project as part of the closure. EA said the decision was not made lightly and called BioWare a legendary studio that contributed to the formation of the RPG genre. Tributes followed from across the industry. Michal Nowakowski, co-CEO of CD Projekt Red, said BioWare was "extremely important to the history of CD Projekt Red" and that "it's sad to see a legendary studio disappear." Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, said "it's hard to imagine that no RPG will be released under the BioWare name in the future" and thanked the studio: "Be proud of everything you accomplished."
The open beta for NightCoop, a fan-made co-op mod for Cyberpunk 2077, starts October 24 at 12:00 a.m. Japan time. Up to eight players share one world tied to the host's save data, each controlling their own V. Quest progress, NPC life and death, and city state follow the host. Players vote on story choices, and the host can turn on PvP at any time. The mod needs the retail game on patch 2.31.
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michal Nowakowski told the outlet Biznes PAP that the live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film will not be a one-to-one adaptation of the game. He said the studio wants to tell a story set in the Cyberpunk world instead. Paramount Pictures is producing the film, with CD PROJEKT RED also involved. No release timing has been announced.
Netflix released a trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on October 15. The sequel to the 2022 anime based on Cyberpunk 2077 runs 10 episodes in Night City, and begins streaming October 20. The trailer moves quickly through residents of the city, starting on an emotional note before giving way to laughter and screams. An earlier preview showed the girl Talia meeting the boy Roman.
Paramount Pictures is developing a feature-length live-action film set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, the open-world RPG from Polish studio CD Projekt Red. The report originated as a Deadline exclusive. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, whose producing credits include the Transformers film series and The Matrix during his time at Warner Bros. Pictures, will produce alongside CD Projekt Red, the game's developer. CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michal Nowakowski responded to the report on his X account, saying the company has great expectations for Paramount as a future partner that shares its creative ambitions, and that details will be shared at the appropriate time. No director, screenwriter, cast, or release timing has been announced. Cyberpunk 2077 released in 2020 and has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, while the 2023 expansion Phantom Liberty has sold 15 million.
CD PROJEKT RED showed a hands-off demo of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's new expansion, Songs of Remembrance, at Tokyo Game Show 2026's Red Bull Gaming Sphere On Tour. The expansion is planned for 2027 and is set in a region called Rhetten, following the mystery of Dandelion's disappearance. The demo covered the opening story and the Japanese-dubbed voice track. A remastered version of the main game is scheduled for September 29 as a free update for owners.
CD PROJEKT RED released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on September 29, 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster rebuilds the skill tree, overhauls combat animations with new finishers, and improves textures, lighting, and ray tracing. The PC version supports path tracing, and the PS5 version supports PS5 Pro. Console versions add Mod.io integration for cross-platform mods that can add new quests and equipment. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes gyro-based aiming and touchscreen menu controls. Prices are 6,490 yen for PC and Xbox Series X|S, 6,600 yen for PS5, and 7,490 yen for Nintendo Switch 2, all tax included. Owners of the original Witcher 3: Wild Hunt get a free upgrade on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and can move from the Nintendo Switch version to the Switch 2 version for 100 yen. The expansion pack Songs of Remembrance is scheduled for 2027.
CD Projekt Red released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster on September 29 at 19:00 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Steam version reached a peak of 120,324 concurrent players, surpassing the original game's all-time record of 92,268 set at its May 2015 launch. The remaster includes enhanced textures, models, and lighting, a revamped skill tree, updated combat animations, a reforging feature for equipment appearance, and an expanded photo mode. It also bundles the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Owners of the original game can upgrade for free on most platforms, though upgrading from the PS4 or Switch versions costs 100 yen. A new expansion, Songs of the Past, is scheduled for 2027, and The Witcher 4 is in development for a planned 2028 release.
CD PROJEKT RED showed the Japanese-dubbed version of Songs of Remembrance, the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, during an on-stage presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 18. The demo ran roughly 35 minutes and opens with Geralt waking from a nightmare in Lettenhove, the homeland of his friend Dandelion, who has gone missing after his father's death. Kazuhiro Yamaji returns as Geralt, and Satoru Homma, associate country director at CD PROJEKT RED, provided live commentary. A new character, Dandelion's cousin Lyra, joins the search. The demo introduced the Silver Chain weapon, the bee-covered Swarmion monster, and a boss fight against the mummified Count Humbert. It also showed the free Remastered upgrade due September 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with denser vegetation, improved lighting, reworked inventory and skill tree, and NPCs who now row boats and drive wagons. Songs of Remembrance is scheduled for release in 2027.
At BlizzCon 2026 in Anaheim, Blizzard announced that Cyberpunk 2077, its Phantom Liberty expansion, and the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition bundle will be sold on Battle.net starting in late 2026. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered arrives September 29. Overwatch content themed on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and its sequel is set for 2027.
CD PROJEKT RED adjusted the price of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Sept 9. The Xbox and PC versions dropped 110 yen to 6,490 yen, while the Nintendo Switch version rose 362 yen to 7,490 yen. PlayStation prices were unchanged. The change covers download versions only and applies to a limited set of regions including Japan. It follows the Aug 26 announcement of the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remaster, which arrives Sept 29 as a free upgrade for original owners.
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski told The Game Business the studio never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, treating it as a gift to players who already own the game. The remaster grew out of work with Fool's Theory on the new DLC Tsuioku no Shirabe, due in 2027. The Witcher 4 is being made with quality prioritized over cost. The remaster launches September 29.
CD Projekt RED revealed performance details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster during a REDstreams broadcast from gamescom. The Switch 2 version runs at 1080p in TV mode and 720p in handheld mode, both at 30-40fps. It supports mouse controls and gyro aiming. The game launches on September 29, 2026.
Studio TRIGGER announced that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will premiere on Netflix on October 20th. The second season is a standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077, directed by Kai Ikarashi, with returning character designer Kanno Ichigo and Hugo Award winner Bartosz Sztybor as showrunner, story writer, and producer.
Blizzard Entertainment and CD PROJEKT RED announced a partnership on August 26. The first step is a Geralt-themed skin for Diablo IV, obtainable by pre-purchasing or purchasing the new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion pack 'Memories of Reminiscence' on Battle.net. The skin's appearance is unrevealed, with details planned for BlizzCon 2026 on September 12-13 in Anaheim.
CD PROJEKT RED and Fool's Theory are jointly developing "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Memories of a Melody," the third expansion for the game after "Hearts of Stone" and "Blood and Wine." A presentation at gamescom 2026 showed Geralt traveling to the new land Retten, where Dandelion was born, to answer a request concerning family.
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski released a video message ahead of gamescom 2026 on August 25, stating that The Witcher IV is in development with a target release of 2028. The game will not be exhibited at gamescom 2026, which opens later that week. Nowakowski described the project as the company's largest, boldest, and most ambitious work to date, with over 500 staff members involved in its development. The Witcher IV was announced at The Game Awards in 2024 and opens a new chapter in the series, placing Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, as the protagonist. The video did not communicate an exact release date. CD PROJEKT RED's presence at gamescom 2026 will instead center on the new expansion content Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, scheduled for release in 2027. That expansion returns Geralt as the protagonist and is planned for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Nowakowski said further announcements related to The Witcher, including Songs of the Past, will continue.
CD PROJEKT RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt REMASTERS during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast on August 26, 2026. The remastered version of the 2015 open-world RPG arrives with visual upgrades, combat overhauls, improved mount controls, a revamped skill tree, and an expanded photo mode. Owners of the original game will receive the upgrade for free starting September 29, 2026. The two previously released expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, will also be provided free of charge. The remaster is scheduled for release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, as well as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside the remaster, the studio showed new footage of the upcoming expansion DLC, titled Songs of the Past in some reports and Memories of Melody in others. The trailer depicts Geralt facing a new threat, using a chain wrapped around his arm as a weapon. The DLC is planned for a 2027 release and is described as Geralt's final journey.
CD PROJEKT RED revealed gameplay footage for the new Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLC "Songs of the Past" during "REDstreams: On the Go! gamescom 2026" on August 26. The stream confirmed that players can pet dogs, a detail the official The Witcher X account highlighted in a screenshot, tagging the account "Can You Pet the Dog?" The DLC is scheduled for release in 2027 as a paid expansion for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with wishlisting currently available. In the expansion, Geralt travels to the new region Retten, an idyllic region hiding dark secrets, reunites with old friends, and faces an evil entity. New abilities and a new weapon called the chain are introduced. The DLC also incorporates improvements from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster, which releases on September 29, covering gameplay, graphics, performance, and character progression. Development is a joint effort with Fool's Theory, a studio founded by former Witcher 3 developers. The story centers on Dandelion, who goes missing again, leading Geralt to investigate his hometown of Letten, where he meets potential romance candidate Rila.
The volunteer team behind the Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer mod CyberMP released footage from its second semi-open test. Up to 66 players connected to one server simultaneously, racing, driving cooperatively, and battling in large-scale chaos. Stability held with 30 to 40 players but dropped as numbers rose, an issue reportedly fixed during the test. A release date remains undecided.
CD PROJEKT RED has reduced the development staff for Project Sirius, the Witcher series spin-off described as a single-player and multiplayer title driven by quests and a story campaign. The reduction was reported by US outlet Kotaku on August 13, 2026, and confirmed by the company in a statement. According to that statement, four staff members from the Boston office and five from the Warsaw office were laid off, while nine others were made available to apply for other projects. This brings the staff involved with Project Sirius down to 65, from the 83 assigned as of April 30, 2026, per a CD PROJEKT RED announcement on May 29, 2026. The company said it adjusted the size of the Sirius team to reflect the needs of the project during the development phase. Project Sirius was first announced in 2022. It underwent a restructuring and significant staff reductions in 2023, and in 2025, The Molasses Flood, the studio handling development, was merged into CD PROJEKT RED. Despite the latest cuts, the company has indicated that development of the project continues.
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory will reveal the third expansion pack for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, during gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 at 3 AM JST. The expansion is set for a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It continues the story of Geralt of Rivia and is described as an expansion pack rather than a DLC. The announcement was made by gamescom host Geoff Keighley on July 21. CD Projekt Red will also host guided presentations of Songs of the Past at the CD Projekt Red booth during gamescom 2026 in Cologne, running from August 26 to 28 in the business area and August 26 to 30 in the entertainment area. The expansion is the first new content for The Witcher 3 in over a decade, following the Blood and Wine expansion. Development is a joint effort between CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, which includes veteran developers from the original Witcher 3 team. Hints about the expansion were previously teased in a REDstreams broadcast on May 29, 2026, and in social media posts about Beltane night celebrations. The expansion is expected to be on a scale comparable to previous expansions and will introduce new Gwent cards.
Polish game publisher CD Projekt has resolved to change its official company name to CD Projekt Red, unifying the corporate identity with its game development studio. The change follows a shareholder vote and will take effect after court registration. The company is currently developing multiple large-scale projects under Unreal Engine 5.
Netflix and CD Projekt Red announced on June 28 that the sequel anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix in fall 2026. The 10-episode series is a standalone story set in Night City, described by staff as a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. Kai Ikarashi, who worked as a storyboard artist and animator on the first season, directs the sequel in his debut as a director. Returning staff include producer and writer Bartosz Sztybor, lead character designer Ichigo Kanno, and scriptwriter Masahiko Otsuka. Studio Trigger animates the series. Four main characters have been revealed: Weak Kingsley, a veteran edgerunner past his prime; D, a netrunner seeking revenge; Roman Carax, a young cinephile; and Talia Yang, a woman from the corporate towers hardened by gang life. A second teaser trailer was released on June 29, featuring an original score by Tsuneo Imahori and the song You Can't Run From Me performed by Rico Nasty. A panel discussion is scheduled for July 4 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles.
CD Projekt held a shareholder meeting on June 23, 2026, and approved a resolution to change the company name to CD Projekt Red, unifying it with its game development studio. The change formalizes the company's shift from publishing to development, as the publishing division was dissolved and GOG.com was sold. The new name will take effect after the articles of association are amended.
CD Projekt Red is recruiting an Engineering Director for its new IP 'Hadar'. A job listing describes the game as an 'immersive next-generation game' aiming to deliver 'an emotional open-world experience that stays in players' memories'. The project was announced in 2022 as the company's third pillar. The development team currently has 24 members.
CD Projekt Red will host a special broadcast on May 29 at midnight JST to mark the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion. The stream, on YouTube and Twitch, will feature returning developers Kacper Niepokólczycki and Magdalena Zych. No new announcements are promised, but fan speculation about a rumored new DLC or a Nintendo Switch 2 version is high.