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CD Projekt Red announces September release for The Witcher 3 remaster

The updated game features visual and gameplay upgrades and will be a free upgrade for current owners on most modern platforms.

Updated Aug 25, 2026 · 21:21 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • CD Projekt Red will release The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered on September 29.
  • The updated version features visual and combat enhancements, a revised skill tree, both major expansions, and a port for the Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Existing owners of the base game on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S will receive the remaster as a free upgrade.

Key facts

  • CD Projekt Red is launching The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered on September 29.[The Verge]
  • The remaster includes graphic enhancements, updated combat mechanics, a reworked skill tree, and the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansion packs.[The Verge]
  • Current owners of the original game on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S will get the remastered edition at no additional charge.[The Verge]
  • The release will mark the arrival of The Witcher 3 on the Nintendo Switch 2.[The Verge]

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