Update 2: CD Projekt Red has confirmed that both The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 for PS5 have been delayed into 2022. You can read more about the developer's statement through this link.
So much for that!
Update: The Witcher 3 for PS5 has now been given an ESRB age rating in the US, further solidifying speculation that a release date could be incoming.
Given the timing of these age ratings, it seems likely that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition will hit before the end of 2021, but as per PlayStation Game Size, the game hasn't yet been added to Sony's servers. This suggests that it's at least a month or so away, going by the timing of other big releases. A December launch could well be on the cards, since that's when the new Netflix season of The Witcher arrives.
Whatever the case, we should be getting some official news soon.
Original Story: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (that's the PlayStation 5 version of the game) has received a PEGI age rating in Europe. Generally speaking, age ratings usually mean that either a release date isn't far off, or more information is imminent.
Previously, CD Projekt Red has confirmed a 2021 launch date for The Witcher 3 on PS5, but the company recently stated that nothing was guaranteed. This age rating, however, perhaps suggests that it will arrive before the year is out after all.
The PEGI listing states that the PS5 version will release on the 19th October 2021 — that's today at the time of writing — but we can assume that this date is just a mistake.
It's also worth noting that the second season of The Witcher on Netflix is due to air on the 17th December. It would certainly make sense for the new game to line up with the show's return.
In any case, we'll be keeping a close watch on CDPR's socials. Hopefully we get some news soon.
[source twitter.com]
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Neither this, nor the Cyberpunk upgrade, will launch this year. I just wish they would say as much already.
Almost forgot about this. Probably the only game I'm excited for to release the rest of the year.
Im guessing February. Mainly because that's were every game is releasing now lol
Will have they improved the animation so it doesn't look like Geralt has got irritating piles when he moves?
Is Complete Edition the same as Game of the Year edition?
Can't seem to find it.
@sanderson72 Thanks for making me smile.
@sanderson72 That tight leather isn’t good on a man’s buttocks.
They will prob market it heavily with the new netflix season. That may be why it is potentially getting PS5 upgrade before Cyberpunk. I think Cyberpunk upgrade will come with a story dlc of sorts to boost sales.
Never played it on the PS4. I have always wanted to try it but, lately, I get burnt out easily by open world games with massive maps.
Improved load times alone will make it worth it. Anything else is just a bonus.
I'll defo be getting this. Still one of my favourite games ever.
I hope its not a February release already to much going on horizon, Elden ring then soon after its GT7, followed by new spin off FF then tiny Tina's wonderland, just too much, then throw this in which is easily 80 to 100 hour game maybe even more!
Will it be a free upgrade?
@Ultrasmiles Yes, totally free if you already own TW3 on PS4.
@sanderson72 this! And those stupid northern Irish accents! And I’m from The north of ireland and they make me cringe when I hear them
@Sebnyb yes. The game has a different name in different regions.
@AlmostRaw lucky for you then, the maps in Witcher 3 are actually quite small. They look big on the map screen, then you take a few steps and are halfway across it.
Nice, though I doubt it's sill releasing in 2021 now.
Sometimes I feel bad for CDPR.
@Milktastrophe Really?! Is it that traversal is much faster than in some other games? I keep reading that the Witcher 3 map is bigger than other games like RDR2, BotW, AC: Origins.
It's like Skyrim all over again. :/
If you gonna re-release, at least add something to it.
My bet: they will launch it when they have a DLC ready for it that you have to pay for. The update is free for current Witcher 3 owners ( at least that's what they promised). Having a must-have DLC will let them make some $$$$.
Excited for the free upgrade, but would rather have a remake of the first two games.
No matter when this launches I’ll abandon all other games until I Platinum this for the 3rd time!
@Splat yep. And unfortunately even a 30 second load time is a huge upgrade.
@Boucho11 to be sure
They really keeping this game updated. They also release a video promoting SteamDeck compatibility.
Great game, but not really playing it again. More excited for Final Fantasy 16, it looks like The Witcher 4 we are still waiting for.
I hope they don’t drop the ball on this one. They can’t afford to after the Cyberpunk fiasco.
I'll definitely play it at some point as I really enjoyed the game on PS4. Right now I'm replaying Cyberpunk 2077 and having a great time. I feel bad for CDPR devs who created a great game only to have all their effort wasted by being forced by their brass to release it on last gen consoles.
@ShogunRok Odds of a Henry Cavill skin? 🤷♂️
I was looking forward to this but then once again remembered that I don't have a PS5 and that by the time I do there will be lots of other games for me to play. 😝
Really? Im fascinated by the fact that these studios can just keep recharging people for the same game over and over again on different consoles. It's great game, but now many times do you want to play the same game?
This is why we only get 2 good AAA games a year now, these guys just keep making money off the game they released 10 years ago, for zero investment now...
In 2022 we will get Demon's Souls Inception, a remaster of the remake, just because they can lol... It will be number 1 seller for 17 weeks straight.
I think I might have to give gaming a break for a while and come back after these Devs remaster each other to death and all that is left is 8k Pong in VR and it's up to 27 remasters deep.
If they want to win back some goodwill, they would be smart to release this free witcher 3 upgrade, sooner, rather than later.
The Witcher Twitter account said, "Before you ask: the next-gen update will be free for everyone who already owns the game. The DLCs are not exclusive to the next-gen version, they will be available for every version of the game (including PS4, Xbox One and Switch)"
I'll bet this is going to be released 2022. Doubt its a 2021 release
@AhmadSumadi Third Time! You got time huh?…
@romenyc I do. Can’t wait!
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