Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Has Finished Shooting Its Performance Capture, Confirms Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has wrapped shooting its performance capture.

Naughty Dog confirmed in a new social media post that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has concluded its "cinematic shoot." This means that all of the story content has been captured by the actors and likely suggests that the game is entering its final stages. Performance capture often takes years, with actors performing the game in chunks as the team simultaneously continues to create the game.

"See you, space cowboy..."
That is a wrap on the very ambitious Intergalactic cinematic shoot! This cast killed it! Cannot wait to show you their incredible work when the time is right! pic.twitter.com/WgqgcHGm8K

— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) August 31, 2026

For reference, The Last of Us Part 2 wrapped performance capture in April 2019, roughly a year before the game's release in June 2020. However, Naughty Dog had initially planned for that game to release in February 2020 before a delay pushed it to May 2020. Once COVID happened, the game was briefly delayed once more to June 2020.

With that said, it's possible that Intergalactic is just a year away from launch. A 2027 release has been rumored and speculated for a while, but nothing has been confirmed by Naughty Dog. There is a PlayStation State of Play later this week, so it's possible that Naughty Dog will share new details on the game there. It has been nearly two years since the title was announced, and Naughty Dog hasn't said much about it since its reveal.

Fans have also been frustrated that Naughty Dog hasn't had a game since 2020, but that was never part of the plan. The studio was meant to release The Last of Us Online between The Last of Us 2 and Intergalactic, but its cancellation created a more significant gap in releases for the studio. Going forward, there likely won't be big generational gaps as Naughty Dog has multiple projects in development, which are speculated to be Uncharted 5 and The Last of Us Part 3.

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The Best Deals Today: LEGO Star Wars, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Jurassic Park 4K Collection, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nintendo Switch 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Civilization VII, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, August 30, below.

Jurassic World 4K 7-Movie Collection for $69.99

The Jurassic series is home to some of the most iconic movies ever, and today, you can score this seven-film collection on 4K Blu-ray for $69.99. This collection packs in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, plus all four Jurassic World films.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for $39.99

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a very ambitious pair of remakes, breathing new life into these classics. Dragon Quest II especially saw huge additions to its story, making this the definitive version of the game. Amazon has discounted copies of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake down to $39.99, which is one of the best prices we've seen since release. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake beautifully concludes this trilogy, recapturing the retro magic of the originals while giving them a modern facelift."

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with MTG Card for $34.99

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale today for $34.99 at Amazon. This physical version of the game includes an exclusive Zack Fair Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy card, which is perfect for fans and collectors alike. If you've yet to experience this massive RPG, take a chance and pick up a copy this weekend at a discount. It's pretty great exploring beyond Midgar on the Switch 2, just saying.

Save on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is one of the biggest hits of the year, and you can save a few dollars on physical copies today at Woot. In our 7/10 review, we wrote, "Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a deeply funny and equally personal civilization simulator fueled by your creativity, but ridiculous sharing restrictions put a dark cloud over its otherwise delightful paradise."

Resident Evil Requiem for $53.99

Target has Resident Evil Requiem on sale this weekend for $53.99. If you've yet to play the latest RE game, this is a great time to do so. Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy join forces to defeat a sinister new threat in a game that combines tense horror with brutal action combat. DLC is planned to be released in the future, so you can catch up now before the next story is out.

Nintendo Switch 2 for $399.99

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to increase in price in just a few weeks, but today, you can save on a Grade A Refurbished unit at Woot and take home a console for $399.99. According to Woot, these units have "been inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage & has successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user's personal information." All of the original accessories are included as well, so you won't need to pick up a Dock or anything like that.

LEGO Star Wars: A New Hope Tantive IV Set for $55.99

The Tantive IV is one of the most iconic ships in Star Wars, acting as a key piece of the opening to Star Wars: A New Hope and the first-ever ship to appear in the franchise. If you're a fan of LEGO Star Wars, this LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary set is a must-add to any collection at $55.99.

Nioh 3 for $39.99

Nioh 3 released in early February, and you can save $30 off a PS5 copy today at Best Buy. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Nioh 3 delivers best-in-class combat that revitalizes the established formula with a fantastic split between Samurai and Ninja styles, as well as a triumphant move to an open-world structure."

Save on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition

Woot has physical copies of Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition on sale today for $59.99. In our review of the Switch 2 Edition, we wrote, "If you’re yet to try this masterpiece then this is the best place to jump in, and if you’ve already got a copy of the original then the performance upgrades alone make the upgrade price worth it." For those who care about owning games physically, this is a must-add for any Switch 2 collection.

LEGO Harry Potter Book Nook for $76.99

If you're a Harry Potter fan and collect the books, this LEGO Book Nook could be a wonderful way to spruce up your shelf. This set builds out the legendary Hogwarts Express, with Harry and Ron set to board. While this LEGO set normally costs $99.99, you can pick this up today for $76.99 at Amazon.

Save on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the ultimate version of the first chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, following Cloud Strife and the party from the very beginning through the escape from Midgar. You can score Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2. If you want to prepare for Final Fantasy VII Revelation next year, this is where to start your journey.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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Every Cosmere Tabletop Game Based on Brandon Sanderson's Epic Book Universe

Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe has delighted readers ever since his first book, Elantris, released more than two decades ago. Now, it spans over 20 books with more in the works and even a new movie and television series looming based on the immensely popular Mistborn and Stormlight Archive books, respectively. Over the years, the tales of Vin, Kaladin, and the Shards of Adonalsium have made the jump from page to the tabletop as well, with a number of board games and tabletop roleplaying games having been released for players to enjoy.

This list showcases all of the tabletop games that you can currently experience, along with the ones that we know about!

The Brotherwise Games

Brotherwise Games, publishers of games like Boss Monster, Night of the Ninja, and Call to Adventure, this studio is the official partner for Sanderson’s Cosmere when it comes to the board game space. So far they have released a solid mix of titles with something for nearly all ages of Cosmere fans, with some of their biggest stuff still on the way.

Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive

• Players: 1-4
• Rulebook

Built on Brotherwises’ “Call to Adventure” board game system, Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive asks players to create the most epic and interesting character they can. A bit of an engine builder, you will be drafting cards to build out your character's history, motivation, and destiny while balancing their morality, all culminating at the end in your own personal hero’s journey and scoring points. Complete quests by rolling nifty rune slabs, balance on the thin line between hero and anti-hero through three rounds with the winner being whoever has the most dragic/awesome character backstory (aka has the most points). Not only can CtA: The Stormlight Archive is not only a solid game, but also a great character-building exercise which is perfect for the next game…

Cosmere RPG

For the tabletop roleplaying fans, the Cosmere RPG gives you the tools and systems to live out your dreams in the world of Roshar. Whether you want to walk down the path of becoming a knight radiant, take on the form of a singer, or perhaps just a simple soldier trying to survive, the Cosmere RPG gives you the tools to do all that and more. Your character’s motivation and the story you and your friends create in the Cosmere are the driving force behind this system and Brotherwise is just getting started with the world of Scadrail and its Allomancers coming soon as well. A host of products are available, from the Stormlight Handbook with all you need to run a campaign on Roshar, the Stonewalkers Adventure for a constructed story, and even a welcoming Starter Set if you just want to get a taste.

Read our review for the Cosmere RPG.

Mistborn: The Deck Building Game

• Players: 1-4
• Rulebook

Showcasing events and characters from the first book of the Mistborn series, The Final Empire, the Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game puts 1-4 players in the roles of beloved characters including Vin and Kelsier. Players will build out their decks from an available pull of cards while also learning and improving their ability to burn metals as allomancers - the signature magic of the world of Scadriel. All the while, working to become strong enough to complete missions and take out the other players, or the Lord Ruler himself in an optional cooperative game mode. With gorgeous artwork and solid deckbuilding at its core, this game is a great buy for fans of Mistborn, and it will be getting an expansion soon as well, that adds new characters, powers, and highlight moments from the second book, the Well of Ascension!

Read our review for Mistborn: The Deckbuilding game.

Shards of Creation

• Players: 2-4
• Rulebook

The lightest of the main three Cosmere games from Brotherwise, Shards of Creation is a ticktaking card game where depending on which of the Shards of Adonalsium get picked can greatly change how you play. Each of the Shards included in the base game: Autonomy, Cultivation, Devotion, Dominion, Honor, Odium, Preservation and Ruin feature unique powers that can both help or hurt you as you form sets of suits for end game scoring. Featuring canonical depictions of the vessels of the Shards (up to a point, anyway), some of which first appearing in Shards of Creation, make this a great option for both fans of the Cosmere but also folks who just enjoy a good trick-taking game to bust out when they have a little time on their hands.

Read our review for Shards of Creation.

The Older Ones

Prior to Brotherwise securing their partnership with Sanderson, another group, publisher Crafty Games, had a go adapting the author’s popular Mistborn series for the tabletop.

Mistborn: House War

• Players: 3-5
• Rulebook

Set during the first book, House War is a resource management game where as opposed to taking up the Mistcloak of a specific character, each player assumes the role of one of the factions around the city. The aim is to keep down the unrest by solving issues around the Empire, competing to earn the most favor. This game is less about burning metals and pushing through the mists and more about making deals, but House War has the twist where its possible the player with either the lowest or highest score could potentially win. There are also rules that allow shorter games to play out in 60-90 minutes or longer games between two and three hours long, give you and your group flexibility to slot this in either as a bit of a filler game or be the main game of the night. An expansion, “The Siege of Luthadel” expands the game and sets the game during the second novel and attempts to hold everything together.

Mistborn Adventure Game

The first TTRPG set in the world of the Cosmere, released first back in summer of 2012, this tabletop adventure system lets players build Nobels, Skaa, Terrismen and even Kandra in the world of Scadrial to live out their stories during the first era of the Mistborn saga. Developed by Crafty Games, this d6 based system is far more narrative-driven where factors like Destiny and Tragedy factor into character creation. There are a host of expansions and additional books that were released for MDA including Terris: Wrought of Copper that focuses on the Terris people and Feruchemists, Alloy of Law, Skaa: Tin & Ash, Alloy of Law: Masks of the past, and Nobels: The Golden Mandate.

Coming Soon

If you are still hungry for more, Brotherwise Games should have you covered to get your Cosmere tabletop kick for some time yet, with a number of games and expansions on the horizon. The Mistborn deck builder has its first expansion, “The Well of Ascension,” featuring a new cooperative mode where players need to work together to defend the city of Luthadel from a horde of Koloss, and more pulled from the second book of era 2 Mistborn.

Staying on the Allomancer train, the Cosmere RPG will also soon be getting its Mistborn books, letting players create their own mistborns and allomancers while taking part in adventures set in both the first and second eras of the series!

Lastly, later this fall, Brotherwise will be bringing the Stormlight Archive to Kickstarter with their War for Roshar board game. Previously covered here on IGN with an exclusive preview, this is a heavy area control / euro title that will see up to four players facing off against either on the side of Honor or of Odium, struggling to capture Oathgates and turn the tide of the war in their favor.

Scott White is a freelance contributor to IGN, assisting with tabletop games and guide coverage. Follow him on X/Twitter or Bluesky.

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GTA 6 Will Have No Microtransactions or Generative AI at Launch, Rockstar Says

Rockstar Games has said Grand Theft Auto 6 will have no microtransactions or generative AI when it launches in November.

The studio behind GTA 6 confirmed this year's monumental open-world game will dodge two potentially controversial practices during a conversation with Kinda Funny Games earlier this week. It means launch should be free of backlash (at least when it comes to these two particular topics) when it arrives in a few months.

Kinda Funny's Andy Cortez said he asked Rockstar if players will be able to use real-world money to purchase things in-game during a preview event that preceded the GTA 6: Extended Look. He went on, saying, "no monetizations in this game."

The site's Greg Miller immediately followed that topic, saying he asked Rockstar "point-blank" if there is generative AI in GTA 6. The team told him that there is "no AI" used in the game.

From Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Arc Raiders, generative AI has proven time and time again to be an especially troublesome element for developers to include in their games. The millions of gamers who have waited 13 years for the next Grand Theft Auto might be pleased to hear similar claims won't mar its mid-November release date. The issue of microtransactions, however, does come with a few things worth noting.

Rockstar says GTA 6 will not feature the kind of monetization strategies that allow players to purchase content with real-world cash. That might arrive as good news for an entirely single-player release, but it's also yet another reminder that it doesn't look like the team has any intention of sharing any updates on a new iteration of Grand Theft Auto Online any time soon.

Meanwhile, while Rockstar has made it clear that, while there will be no monetization strategies like microtransactions in a traditional sense, there will be content gated off for some players in the form of its Ultimate Edition. Priced at $99.99 – a $20 increase from the $79.99 standard edition – this version of the game grants access to a host of exclusive content, including cosmetic packs, cars, guns, and even some shops, such as the Electric Fang tattoo parlor and Stock 305 clothing store. An official support page confirmed standard edition owners will be able to purchase an Ultimate Edition upgrade separately.

"Ultimate Edition bonuses are threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter," the page added.

Other than that, it sounds like players shouldn't expect any other microtransaction tactics – or generative AI – when GTA 6 launches for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S November 19, 2026. There will surely be plenty more to show off ahead of its release date, but until then, you can check out IGN's exclusive preview and interview. You can also catch up on every licensed song revealed during the extended look, the GTA Online character who's making a comeback, and everything else Rockstar had to share during its big gameplay debut.

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The Best Deals Today: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Jurassic Park 4K Collection, Nintendo Switch 2, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nintendo Switch 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Civilization VII, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, August 29, below.

Jurassic World 4K 7-Movie Collection for $69.99

The Jurassic series is home to some of the most iconic movies ever, and today, you can score this seven-film collection on 4K Blu-ray for $69.99. This collection packs in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, plus all four Jurassic World films.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with MTG Card for $34.99

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale today for $34.99 at Amazon. This physical version of the game includes an exclusive Zack Fair Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy card, which is perfect for fans and collectors alike. If you've yet to experience this massive RPG, take a chance and pick up a copy this weekend at a discount. It's pretty great exploring beyond Midgar on the Switch 2, just saying.

Save on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is one of the biggest hits of the year, and you can save a few dollars on physical copies today at Woot. In our 7/10 review, we wrote, "Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a deeply funny and equally personal civilization simulator fueled by your creativity, but ridiculous sharing restrictions put a dark cloud over its otherwise delightful paradise."

Resident Evil Requiem for $53.99

Target has Resident Evil Requiem on sale this weekend for $53.99. If you've yet to play the latest RE game, this is a great time to do so. Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy join forces to defeat a sinister new threat in a game that combines tense horror with brutal action combat. DLC is planned to be released in the future, so you can catch up now before the next story is out.

Nintendo Switch 2 for $399.99

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to increase in price in just a few weeks, but today, you can save on a Grade A Refurbished unit at Woot and take home a console for $399.99. According to Woot, these units have "been inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage & has successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user's personal information." All of the original accessories are included as well, so you won't need to pick up a Dock or anything like that.

Nioh 3 for $39.99

Nioh 3 released in early February, and you can save $30 off a PS5 copy today at Best Buy. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Nioh 3 delivers best-in-class combat that revitalizes the established formula with a fantastic split between Samurai and Ninja styles, as well as a triumphant move to an open-world structure."

Save on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition

Woot has physical copies of Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition on sale today for $59.99. In our review of the Switch 2 Edition, we wrote, "If you’re yet to try this masterpiece then this is the best place to jump in, and if you’ve already got a copy of the original then the performance upgrades alone make the upgrade price worth it." For those who care about owning games physically, this is a must-add for any Switch 2 collection.

LEGO Harry Potter Book Nook for $76.99

If you're a Harry Potter fan and collect the books, this LEGO Book Nook could be a wonderful way to spruce up your shelf. This set builds out the legendary Hogwarts Express, with Harry and Ron set to board. While this LEGO set normally costs $99.99, you can pick this up today for $76.99 at Amazon.

Save on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the ultimate version of the first chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, following Cloud Strife and the party from the very beginning through the escape from Midgar. You can score Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2. If you want to prepare for Final Fantasy VII Revelation next year, this is where to start your journey.

Civilization VII for $19.99

Amazon has Civilization VII on sale for $19.99 this weekend, saving you $20 off a physical copy. In our 7/10 review, we wrote, "Civilization 7's improved warfare and added bits of narrative flair give me reasons to keep clicking one more turn late into the night, but the desire to streamline and simplify this legendary 4X series feels like it has also gone a bit too far, particularly when it comes to the interface."

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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EA Motive's Iron Man Game Reveal 'Didn't Go as Planned,' But the Leak Has Marvel Fans More Excited Than Ever

EA Motive Studio's Iron Man game suffered an unexpected leak, but it may have resulted in Marvel fans being more excited about it than ever.

Leaks in the gaming world are generally perceived as bad. Just look at Grand Theft Auto 6, a game that suffered a waterfall of leaks so significant that it sent Rockstar scrambling to pick up the pieces. When a trailer for Motive's Iron Man game was hit with a leak earlier this week, however, EA chose to handle its unexpected gameplay reveal a little differently.

Unlike GTA 6, Iron Man only had to deal with a controlled (and early-in-development) peek behind the curtain, leaving fans to comb through every second of footage for highlights. Seeing Tony Stark zipping around skyscrapers and dodging enemies on S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarriers is far and away the most we've seen so far, but considering the damage had already been done, EA decided to have a bit of fun with it. Just hours after clips began to circulate on social media, EA erected a new, official X/Twitter account and shared a tongue-in-cheek message. The result? Millions of views and hundreds of thousands of reactions.

Well, that didn't go as planned. But now you know, and we've got a lot more to show you. See you when we’re ready. pic.twitter.com/tU4TtUoZYZ

— Marvel's Iron Man (@ironmangame) August 28, 2026

"Well, that didn't go as planned," EA's post, which boasts 14.8 million views and 198K likes at the time of this story's publication, said. "But now you know, and we've got a lot more to show you. See you when we're ready."

There had been some concern EA had quietly shelved its Iron Man game when Motive was brought in to help the Battlefield 6 team in 2024. We're just a few weeks shy of four years since its initial announcement, and updates have been few and far between in the time since.

A leak of this magnitude showing an in-development game could have been seen as a net-negative – and for EA, maybe it still is. For everyone else who has waited years to see what a standalone Iron Man game could look, play, and sound like, it couldn't have come at a better time.

Motive when they saw that their Iron Man Trailer leaked but everyone loves it and is gassing them up pic.twitter.com/ANRO6NtGOj

— CBK (@cb_keenan) August 29, 2026

Yeah the trailer leaked so what your honour? We’re cooking straight fire and now everyone knows that https://t.co/AzBeV67l8B pic.twitter.com/21ai3hBZog

— Riley Studios (@RileyStudiosYT) August 29, 2026

Using the leak to gas yourselves up instead of ignoring it??? https://t.co/3sMEbQoGJr pic.twitter.com/mHk5rf9tzF

— 👑ℂℍ𝔸𝕆𝕊𝕂𝕀𝔻👑 (@DatChaosGuy) August 29, 2026

How Motive feels after successfully using gaming leaks as free marketing https://t.co/Iy9jfBekuJ pic.twitter.com/1qXPikFJ6l

— autist (@litteralyme0) August 29, 2026

"CRYING," one popular reply said. "GOATED RESPONSE. LET'S GOOOOOO."

"Very on brand for Iron Man to get hacked and aura farm because of it," another fan said.

"See this is how you handle a leak," another added. "Embrace it and keep cooking. Not burying your head in the sand."

There is an ocean of positive responses to this one post, which dropped almost out of nowhere in the middle of a Friday. Many also stick with the theme, saying that acknowledging the leak in this way feels reminiscent of the kind of move Tony Stark would pull.

It's been so long since we last heard from the next project from the Dead Space remake and Star Wars: Squadrons developer that you don't have to look too hard to find responses from those who had no idea a standalone Iron Man experience was even in development. For them, this might as well be a brand-new game announcement for one of the most popular Marvel superheroes in existence.

we’re really getting a whole iron man solo game pic.twitter.com/TVZwOQiSNX

— Mandevil (@Mandevil23) August 28, 2026

IT DIDNT GET CANCELED pic.twitter.com/SqYvGBHBIi

— Medal (@Medal_TV) August 28, 2026

Although it's unclear when exactly the leaked footage was captured or how much longer it will be before an official launch, fans online seem to be quite happy with how EA and Motive's Iron Man game is shaping up. Some of the footage suggested things like armor customization and wrist-mounted laser attacks will be part of the experience. A few blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments also teased Marvel comics characters like James Rhodes/War Machine and Pepper Pots could show up throughout what seems to be a globe-trotting adventure, too.

"You know what's funny," another fan online said, "I feel like this leak might have helped them because all I'm seeing is overwhelmingly positive responses to it."

"Their response was great and the footage looked fire," another said. "Can't help but root for them."

Although the leak did turn out to be real, there's a good chance some or even all of what we've seen could be cut before the final build. EA Motive's Iron Man game currently has no release date, nor does it have a list of launch platforms. While we won't share that leaked footage here, we can confirm that clips are absolutely still out there, and you probably won't have to look too hard to find them.

For more, you can see how Iron Man is coming back to theaters with the Avengers: Endgame re-release. You can also read about Avalanche Studios' canceled Iron Man game, which also recently leaked.

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The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms

The Witcher 4 will still "have a box" for physical game collectors even after Sony stops supporting discs in 2028, CD Projekt Red has confirmed.

Studio joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the Cyberpunk 2077 studio still plans to release a physical edition during an interview with The Game Business. He admitted CD Projekt Red has no control when it comes to Sony's plans to halt production for physical PlayStation discs, but they do still have the power to make The Witcher 4 feel special for collectors.

"We don’t know what’s going to be the case," he said. "We know what PlayStation has announced. And we have no influence on the policies of the first parties. The discs for the first parties, including PlayStation, have to be manufactured in their own factories. So, if they stop manufacturing indeed by 2028, then yes [we won’t have a disc]."

Sony infamously announced plans to end production for physical PlayStation games in July, promising the move would take effect starting January 2028. It was a brutal blow to those who have spent decades collecting discs for their favorite games, but it will be especially painful as games previously expected to receive physical support launch without a disc.

The Witcher 4 became one of those titles when CD Projekt Red suggested it was aiming for a 2028 release date. The studio is known for packing its physical releases full of goodies for fans, too. Both standard editions for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 came with the kind of bonuses you'd expect in a pricier release, including stickers, a map, a letter from the developers, postcards, and more. When Sony – and, potentially, other gaming entities – cease support for physical releases in 2028, that goes away.

Well, at least for most releases, it goes away. For CD Projekt Red, they aren't going down without a fight. While there may not be a disc for The Witcher 4, the team still wants to ensure its undated launch is just as special as the last. That's why, in some form, The Witcher 4 will "have a box."

"But we’re big fans of people having access to tangible collectible things," Nowakowski added. "We’re nerds ourselves, and we like that. We always supported that. So, whatever is the case, we’re going to be for sure having a box. We’re going to have a box that’s going to have some feelies in it. Something you’re going to be wanting to open up and enjoy. But we have no influence actually on what’s the case here."

For now, The Witcher 4 has no release date. As CD Projekt Red tinkers away at its Ciri-led Witcher 3 follow-up, you can see how the team is revitalizing its 2015 hit with an official remaster and the Songs of the Past expansion. You can also check out how both retailers and the gaming industry have lashed out at Sony over its recent decision.

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