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Witcher 3 Hits 65M Sales; Fable Delayed to 2027; 007 First Light Sells 1.5M in 24h – May 2026 Gaming News

Video GamesFriday, May 29, 2026

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  • The Witcher 3 continues its phenomenal commercial success, selling an additional 5 million copies in one year to surpass 65 million total sales, overtaking Skyrim to become the eighth best-selling game of all time. CD Projekt Red is also preparing a major expansion called Songs of the Past, described as a 'proper big expansion' similar in size to Blood and Wine, and plans to focus future Witcher titles on sequels rather than expansions.[PC Gamer]
  • Microsoft has delayed the highly anticipated Fable reboot to February 2027 to avoid a crowded release window dominated by GTA 6’s November 2026 launch. The strategic delay across multiple news outlets highlights Xbox’s effort to give Fable a dedicated launch moment, reflecting careful market positioning against major competitors.[Pure Xbox]
  • 007 First Light achieved remarkable commercial success by selling 1.5 million copies worldwide in its first 24 hours, outperforming previous James Bond titles and IO Interactive’s Hitman series. The publisher has confirmed plans for post-launch content to maintain player engagement.[IGN][Pure Xbox]
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is poised to offer early access to its campaign ahead of the full launch, enhancing player anticipation. The game will also mark the end of Call of Duty: Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One with its October 2026 release, signaling a generational platform shift. Additionally, Modern Warfare 4 is being optimized for Nintendo Switch 2, with development described as 'so smooth' by studio leadership.[GameSpot][Polygon][GameSpot]
  • Sony’s Summer State of Play event on June 2 is set to feature new trailers and announcements for PlayStation 5 games, focusing on upcoming releases and future projects. The event carries expectations to set viewership records, showcasing Sony's continued engagement with its player community.[Kotaku][Push Square]
  • Blizzard announced the addition of a Solo-Self-Found mode in Diablo 4’s upcoming Season 14, enabling players to tackle content without trading or multiplayer assistance for a heightened challenge. This mode caters to players seeking a purist and competitive solo experience.[GameSpot]
  • Grim Dawn’s final expansion, 'Fangs of Asterkarn,' launching in July, introduces a massive new region nearly as large as the base game itself, marking the most substantial content update in the RPG's history and providing long-term players with extensive new gameplay.[GamesRadar+]
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong’s physical edition has been officially confirmed and preorders are now live, offering fans a tangible collector’s version of the highly acclaimed platformer sequel after its digital debut.[IGN]

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