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CD Projekt Red announces remastered The Witcher 3 set for September 29 release
Existing owners on PC, modern consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2 will receive a free upgrade featuring visual and gameplay improvements.
The short version
- CD Projekt Red announced at Gamescom 2026 that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will launch on September 29.
- The remastered edition will be available as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- The update introduces visual enhancements, a revised skill tree, overhauled combat mechanics, and smoother movement.
- Existing expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine are now free, with a new expansion, Songs of the Past, planned for release in 2027.
Key facts
- CD Projekt Red unveiled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered during the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase.[Engadget · CNET]
- The remastered game releases on September 29 as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.[Engadget · CNET]
- System improvements include graphics upgrades, a revised skill tree, combat camera and targeting tweaks, and smoother movement and mount handling.[Engadget · CNET]
- Previous expansion packs Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine have been made free to players.[Engadget · CNET]
- A new story expansion titled Songs of the Past is scheduled for release in 2027.[Engadget · CNET]
- The upcoming sequel, The Witcher 4, is expected in 2028 and will focus on Ciri.[Engadget · CNET]