Valve rolls out updates for Steam Frame amid developer support, while CD Projekt Red teases a tonal shift for The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion.
This week’s PC gaming news is dominated by significant updates and expansions coming from two major players: Valve’s continued support for their streaming-focused Steam Frame, and CD Projekt Red’s forthcoming expansion for The Witcher 3.
Steam Frame Developments
Valve has been busy with its Steam Frame ecosystem, aimed at enhancing the streaming experience for Linux users. Following the release of SteamOS 0.4.2 Beta, which addresses various streaming issues, Valve is showing a clear commitment to improving this platform (GamingOnLinux). Alongside these improvements, Valve has also launched a troubleshooting script for the new Steam Frame Dongle, making it easier for users to resolve connectivity issues (GamingOnLinux).
In related news, the D7VK version 2.3 has been released and is now in maintenance mode. This Vulkan-based translation layer supports older Direct3D versions for Wine/Proton users, marking a significant milestone in its development and stability (GamingOnLinux).
The Witcher 3’s Upcoming Expansion
CD Projekt Red remains tight-lipped about “Songs of the Past,” the new expansion for The Witcher 3, yet they’ve shared some insights hinting at a tonal divergence from the “bread-and-butter” Witcher storylines. This expansion is expected to echo the style of “Blood and Wine”—a more whimsical and dreamy departure from the main plot (RockPaperShotgun). Importantly, “Songs of the Past” can be played independently of the past expansions, though it will recognize choices made in the earlier expansions, adding a layer of continuity for returning players (PCGamesN).
New Releases and Updates
Elsewhere, Strange Scaffold’s latest quirky title, “Something is Wrong with the Library,” continues their tradition of genre-defying experiences, this time inviting players to organize a haunted library (RockPaperShotgun). Meanwhile, “Nivalis Nights,” a voxel-based game, allows players to set up a ramen bar within a cyberpunk city, adding a slice-of-life element to the bustling backdrop previously explored in “Cloudpunk” (RockPaperShotgun).
Finally, in the esports and music crossover realm, True Damage returns for the latest League of Legends Worlds anthem. This ties into Riot Games’ promise of a music-themed close to 2026, highlighting their ongoing integration of music with gaming events (PCGamesN).
As we look toward the closing months of 2026, the mix of software updates, expansions, and new game releases demonstrates a sustained momentum in the PC gaming landscape, driven by both technological enhancements and creative storytelling.
