The Witcher 3 Remaster leads the gamescom 2026 awards
- CD Projekt RED won three awards at gamescom 2026.
- The Witcher 3 Remastered and the DLC 'Songs of the Past' received the main visitor vote.
- Games Done Quick was honored with a special jury award.
- The awards covered remasters, trailers, booths, and merchandise.
The international gaming fair gamescom, held in Cologne, traditionally concludes its program with an awards ceremony. In 2026, the jury evaluated projects in 19 competitive categories, including both released games and demo versions of upcoming releases presented at the exhibitors' booths.
Three victories for CD Projekt RED
The most successful participant was the Polish developer CD Projekt RED. For the announcement of the remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the demonstration of the first trailer for the expansion 'Songs of the Past', the studio won in three different categories. The first recognition was 'Remaster of the Year', the second was 'Best Trailer/Announcement', and the third was 'Outstanding Stand', chosen by the jury for its originality and technical execution.
Visitors to the exhibition also supported the project by voting in a public poll for the same trailer and expansion. This confirms the high interest in the revival of the classic RPG saga, which was first released in 2015.
The jury paid special attention to the stand of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, noting it as an example of thoughtful design, detailed visual solutions, and interactive demonstrations that allow players to get a closer look at the upcoming content.
In the business category, the winner was the stand recognized for its creative approach to merchandise. New products dedicated to the upcoming DLC were showcased, which elicited a lively response from fans and enhanced the project's commercial potential.
In addition to gaming achievements, a special jury award – 'Outstanding Achievement' – was presented at the ceremony. It was awarded to the charity project Games Done Quick, known for its speedrun broadcasts that raise funds for various humanitarian initiatives.
The results of the gamescom 2026 awards highlight that even more than ten years after its original release, The Witcher 3 remains a cultural benchmark in the industry. The studio's victories demonstrate how a quality remaster and well-thought-out content can compete with new major projects, including announcements of future blockbusters from the largest Western publishers.
For participants and visitors of the exhibition, such results serve as a signal: attention to heritage, innovations in presentation, and support for charitable initiatives remain important criteria for success in the modern gaming world.
Source: StopGame
