Next-gen update for 'The Witcher 3' will come with DLC 'inspired by' Netflix series

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a free update to optimize the game for new consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year. CD Projekt Red will include free downloadable content "inspired by" the Netflix series. The developer and Netflix announced this news during WitcherCon. Not much is known about the DLC yet. But Philipp Weber, acting lead quest designer at CD Projekt Red, said: "So as an example, you might be able to wear Geralt's armour inspired by the Netflix series."

This update has been in the works since September 2020. Back then, the developer said it would offer "a range of visual and technical improvements," including ray tracing and quicker loading times. The update will apply to the "base game, both expansions, and all extra content."

Source: CD Projekt Red | Via: The Verge

Bethesda promotes 'Elder Scrolls Online' DLC with Twitter-based choose-your-own adventure

With the recent release of Elder Scrolls Online's Markarth game pack, Bethesda ANZ is holding a choose your own adventure-type story on Twitter. It starts with deciding what path you will take and then branches into other choices where you either end up fighting, making friends, and more.

The Markarth DLC marks the end of the "Dark Heart of Skyrim" storyline that's been a part of Elder Scrolls' recent expansions. And if you want to try ESO for free, the game is free-to-play until December 9.

Source: Engadget

'Mechwarrior 5' Steam version, DLC release pushed back to spring 2021 to avoid 'Cyberpunk 2077'

Source: Piranha Games

Piranha Games doesn't want to go against CD Projekt Red's highly anticipated title and has opted to push back the release of an expansion for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and its Steam and GOG versions. Instead of a December 10 release for the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC, it'll come out in the spring of 2021. 

"Any developer wants their titles to get as much attention as possible, and obviously sharing a release date with Cyberpunk was less than optimal," the studio noted in a blog post. "Day one sales and marketing are so important to a successful product launch, and we believe that rescheduling our release date will allow MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries to have the opportunity and attention it deserves."

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'Monster Hunter World: Iceborne' will get 'Monster Hunter' movie content

There is some cross-promotion happening between the Capcom game Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and the upcoming Monster Hunter movie. The game will be offering downloadable content based on the film, even as the adaptation doesn't look to be too faithful to it.

The game will let players embark on a two-part event quest that features the Black Diablos and Greater Rathalos, two monsters featured in the film. There will also be special bonus items and a player skin based on Mila Jovovich's character Captain Artemis. The DLC will come to Iceborne on December 4, ahead of the film's premiere in the US on December 25.

Source: The Verge