Witcher 3 Beat Every Other Game in New Wishlists During Gamescom, 10 Years Later
A decade after its original 2015 release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has dominated Gamescom 2025, securing more new wishlists than any other title featured at the event. The resurgence was driven by CD Projekt Red’s announcements during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, which revealed both a comprehensive remastered update and a brand-new expansion called Songs of the Past arriving next year.
The wishlist achievement, documented by analytics firm Alinea Analytics, surpassed anticipated titles including Ananta, WARDOGS, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Metro 2039. The result underscores the enduring appeal of CDPR’s landmark open-world RPG, which remains popular among players a full decade after launch.
The announcement of both a remaster and new expansion content represents a significant commitment to reviving player interest in the aging title. The combination of improved technical performance and fresh content appears to have resonated strongly with the gaming community, suggesting that established franchises can successfully recapture audience attention years after their initial release.