The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is returning with another major overhaul.
CD PROJEKT RED officially announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered on August 25, 2026, confirming that the upgraded edition will launch on September 29, 2026.
More than eleven years after Geralt’s original adventure debuted, the new Remastered edition promises major improvements to visuals, gameplay, combat, controls, progression, and performance.
Even better for existing players: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will be available as a free upgrade for owners of the game.
Here is everything confirmed so far.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Date
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches September 29, 2026.
The announcement was made during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, where CD PROJEKT RED revealed the upgraded version alongside another look at the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion.
The Remastered release arrives more than a decade after the original Witcher 3 launched in May 2015.
Is The Witcher 3 Remastered a Free Upgrade?
Yes.
Existing owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be able to upgrade to the Remastered version for free.
This makes the September release especially significant for longtime players who already own the game and may be considering another playthrough.
The Remastered edition also incorporates the game’s two major existing expansions:
- Hearts of Stone
- Blood and Wine
CD PROJEKT RED is positioning Remastered as the most complete and modernized version of Geralt’s adventure so far.
What Platforms Will The Witcher 3 Remastered Be On?
The Remastered edition is coming to current-generation platforms, including:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PC
The PS5 store already confirms that existing Witcher 3 owners will be able to upgrade to Remastered on September 29.
This will also bring the upgraded Witcher 3 experience to Nintendo’s newer Switch hardware.
What’s New in The Witcher 3 Remastered?
This is more than a simple resolution increase.
CD PROJEKT RED says Remastered introduces broad improvements across:
- Visuals
- Gameplay
- Performance
- Combat
- Controls
- Skill progression
The goal is to modernize the original experience while keeping the open-world RPG and story that made The Witcher 3 one of the defining games of its generation.
More details about individual improvements are expected as the September 29 release approaches.
The Witcher 3 Is Getting New Content Too
The Remastered announcement was not the only major Witcher 3 news.
CD PROJEKT RED also showed another look at Songs of the Past, an upcoming third expansion for The Witcher 3.
Unlike Remastered, however, Songs of the Past is planned for 2027.
The expansion will once again put players in control of Geralt of Rivia and introduce a completely new region called Letten.
Geralt will encounter new enemies, gain new abilities, and even receive a new weapon: the chain.
The expansion is being co-developed by CD PROJEKT RED and Fool’s Theory, whose leadership includes developers who previously worked on The Witcher 3.
Remastered Arrives Before Songs of the Past
The timing of the Remastered edition appears deliberate.
Players will get the upgraded version of The Witcher 3 on September 29, 2026, while the new Songs of the Past adventure follows in 2027.
That gives returning players time to revisit Geralt’s original journey, including Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, before another major adventure arrives.
For players who have never finished The Witcher 3, September may also be one of the best opportunities yet to start.
Why The Witcher 3 Remastered Is a Big Deal
The Witcher 3 is far from a dormant game.
CD PROJEKT RED says it has now sold more than 65 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful single-player RPGs ever released.
And despite originally launching in 2015, the game continues to receive new updates and content.
The combination of:
- A free Remastered upgrade
- Major gameplay improvements
- Current-generation console support
- A new expansion coming in 2027
means The Witcher 3 is entering another major phase more than a decade after its original release.
Should Existing Players Wait for Remastered?
With the September 29 release only weeks away, players planning a new Witcher 3 playthrough may want to wait for the Remastered upgrade.
Existing owners will receive the upgrade for free, so there is little reason to rush into a fresh playthrough immediately if you would rather experience the new improvements from the beginning.
Players currently in the middle of a playthrough, however, may want to wait for CD PROJEKT RED to provide more information about save compatibility and the exact upgrade process before making any decisions.
What Comes Next?
CD PROJEKT RED is expected to reveal more details about the Remastered edition ahead of launch.
The biggest things to watch for now include:
- Detailed graphics improvements
- Combat changes
- Skill progression changes
- Console performance modes
- PC requirements
- Save compatibility
- Switch 2-specific features
- The full upgrade process for existing owners
With the release scheduled for September 29, more information should arrive soon.
Release Information
Game: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
Release Date: September 29, 2026
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Developer: CD PROJEKT RED / Yigsoft
Upgrade: Free for existing The Witcher 3 owners
Included Expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine
Next Expansion: Songs of the Past — 2027
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches on September 29, 2026, giving both returning players and newcomers another reason to step back into Geralt’s world.
And with Songs of the Past following in 2027, CD PROJEKT RED clearly isn’t finished with The Witcher 3 yet.
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CD PROJEKT RED – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look
