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Friday25th Nov 2022
News The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Looks Even More Impressive In Side-By-Side Comparison
There are some major improvements!
The Witcher 3 may well be seven years old at this point, but most would argue it's still a pretty good-looking game today, even on Xbox One. However, the team at CDPR has just showcased a first glimpse at its Witcher 3 Next-Gen update and well, it looks absolutely fantastic compared to the original. The first...
Thursday24th Nov 2022
PSA The Witcher 3 Is Dirt Cheap On Xbox One Prior To Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Could be worth picking up!
Polish developer CD Projekt RED has finally shown us some of what The Witcher 3 Next-Gen has to offer, with more details set to trickle out over the next few weeks prior to launch. CDPR's upgrade is free for existing owners of the last-gen version, and the good news is that if you don't yet own The Witcher 3, it's dirt...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
News 'The Witcher 4' On Unreal Engine 5 Is The First Part Of A Multi-Game Saga
CD Projekt confirms
Earlier this year, Polish developer CD Projekt RED confirmed that it was moving towards a "New Witcher Saga" in partnership with Epic Games and Unreal Engine 5. At the time, the team didn't really clarify what it meant by labelling the move a 'saga', aside from the fact that it wasn't naming its next Witcher title just yet...
Tuesday19th Apr 2022
News New Witcher 3 Analysis Video Shows It Already Runs Great On Xbox Series X
The results are seriously impressive!
Recently, CD Projekt Red delivered the disappointing news that its Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen patch has been delayed indefinitely. However, we've come across this new analysis video showing the One X version running on Xbox Series X and, we have to admit, it's pretty impressive. The Xbox One X version of The...
Tuesday19th Oct 2021
News The Witcher 3 Has Been Rated In Europe For Xbox Series X, Series S
Not long to wait now
Update: Bad news! The Witcher 3's next-gen upgrade has officially been delayed to the second quarter of 2022. Original story: It looks The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be with us in the near future, as this version of the game has been rated today in Europe by PEGI...
Thursday2nd Sep 2021
News Uh-Oh, Cyberpunk 2077 Could Be Delayed Past 2021 For Xbox Series X|S
The Witcher 3 may also miss its 2021 release window
Cyberpunk 2077 just can’t seem to catch a break and the latest news seems to suggest its planned Xbox Series X|S upgrade may not arrive this year after all. As transcribed by VGC, CD Projekt’s H1 2021 results call with shareholders shed some light on Cyberpunk 2077’s future on next-gen...
Friday9th Jul 2021
News The Witcher 3 Still Slated For Xbox Series X & Series S This Year, Will Include Free DLC
It's called the "Complete Edition"
Update: It has been confirmed that the next-gen update "will be free for everyone who already owns the game", and the free DLC will also be accessible to Xbox One players, in addition to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Original story: We've known for a long time now that CD Projekt Red has been planning to...
Friday11th Jun 2021
News CD Projekt Red Is Teaming Up With Netflix To Bring WitcherCon Next Month
An iconic duo
If all these gaming events this weekend wasn't enough, CD Projekt Red has announced a joint event with Netflix known as WitcherCon for an "epic online celebration of the franchise" on July 9. Details of the event are slim at the moment, but it's said to be an "event full of surprises and exclusive first looks". While it's been made...
Wednesday19th May 2021
Talking Point How Do You Feel About The Witcher 3 Six Years Later?
Feeling old yet?
It's hard to believe, but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has hit its sixth birthday today. That's right, the 2015 game is now six years old and still holds a huge cultural impact in the gaming world. This year is set to see a next-gen version of the game surface, but what else is in store for the series in the future? No matter where the...
Friday7th May 2021
News The Witcher 3 May Reportedly Be Using Fan-Made Mods For Its Xbox Series X Version
Modders have created some fantastic upgrades
Well, this is interesting. It appears that CD Projekt Red may be roping in some modders to help assist on the upcoming next-gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. As reported by Kotaku, CD Projekt Red may be looking into using the modding community to get the next-gen version ready. This all stems from...
Thursday22nd Apr 2021
News CD Projekt Shares Impressive Sales Results For Cyberpunk 2077 And The Witcher Series
That's a lot of moolah
It's no surprise that both the Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher franchises have been extremely popular. The hype around both has reached astronomical levels, with heavy expectations put on CD Projekt and the games they make. But how well did they both do? The company has shared a few key stats which show just how well the...
Wednesday31st Mar 2021
News The Witcher 3's Next-Gen Update Will Arrive In The Second Half Of 2021
Will be a free upgrade for existing owners
CD Projekt's third entry in The Witcher series already runs rather well on the Xbox Series X|S, but as you might recall, there's more to come. The Polish-based company will be releasing a true "next-generation" update for The
Thursday11th Feb 2021
News CD Projekt Red Hackers Are Reportedly Beginning To Auction Leaked Files
With a starting bid of $1,000,000
Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red confirmed it had been a victim of a cyber attack. At the time, it stated it was being held ransom as a third-party party claimed to have obtained the source code for multiple games - alongside insider documents. Now, it seems the source codes are starting to leak and are being...
Tuesday9th Feb 2021
News CD Projekt Red Reveals It Has Been Hit By A 'Targeted Cyber Attack'
It has said it will not give in to ransoms
CD Projekt Red has been infiltrated by a "targeted cyber attack", in which the hacker group has claimed to have obtained the source code for many of its games - including Cyberpunk 2077. The company announced the cyber attack via Twitter, where it confirmed it had identified unauthorised access after some...
Thursday14th Jan 2021
News CD Projekt Has 'Many Plans' For The Future Beyond Cyberpunk
What could they be for?
Towards the end of CD Projekt's latest video message about its "commitment" to Cyberpunk 2077, co-founder Marcin Iwinski briefly touched on the Polish company's future and what's ahead. While he had no specific updates to share about what comes next after the latest game's roadmap is completed, he did mention how there are...
Tuesday3rd Nov 2020
News Fast Travel In The Witcher 3 Is Insanely Quick On Xbox Series X
It's basically instant
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the defining games of this generation, but like most open-world RPGs of this variety, its load times aren't the best. Fortunately, on Xbox Series X, load times have been drastically improved thanks to the system's SSD. In fact, in some cases there are no loading screens at all! The Witcher 3...
Friday4th Sep 2020
News The Witcher 3 Is Coming To Xbox Series X With Ray Tracing And Faster Loading Times
And it'll be an entirely free upgrade
CD Projekt Red has announced today that the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is officially coming to Xbox Series X, and will be available at no extra charge for owners on Xbox One. The next-gen edition of the game will feature various visual and technical improvements including ray tracing and...
Tuesday16th Jun 2020
News Xbox Game Pass Member? Get A Free Copy Of The Witcher 3 On PC
Owners of the game get one too!
We always love a good freebie here at Pure Xbox! GOG has revealed that if you own The Witcher 3 on Xbox One (or any other console platform), you can get a free copy on PC. And better yet, Xbox Game Pass members can take advantage of the offer as well. You can grab your copy from now until June 23rd at 11am UTC. We've...
Friday29th May 2020
News The Witcher Video Game Series Has Now Sold 50 Million Copies
Keep tossing those coins
When a book is adapted into a Netflix series starring Henry Cavill - you know it's made it. In all fairness, though, The Witcher series was popularised around the globe well before this with the video game series of the same name. The third game, in particular, has experienced the most success, but just how many Witcher...
Tuesday19th May 2020
News My Goodness, The Witcher 3 Is Half A Decade Old
Where did the time go?
They say as you get older, time speeds up. Years pass by in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, you're knocking on the door of 40 and wondering what you did with your life. Sorry, where were we? Oh yes, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched five years ago today. If that doesn't make you feel old, then you're probably one...
Friday7th Nov 2014
News The Witcher 3 Dev Says 'No' to Season Pass, Free DLC for Everyone
Free DLC Program giving back to gamers
CD Projekt Red, developer of upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has a bone to pick with the gaming industry and it's one that most gamers will have no problem siding with: paid downloadable content and season passes. In an open letter on the game's official website, the developer has confirmed that 16 pieces of...
