CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered will launch globally on September 29 at 12:00 CEST, unlocking at noon in the Czech Republic. According to the studio’s social media updates, the upgraded fantasy RPG includes both the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions in a single package. The game arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Existing owners of the original game receive the enhanced version as a free upgrade.
Launch Platforms and Distribution Details
CD Projekt confirmed that platform availability dictates how players access the remaster. IGN reported that the title lands on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. On PC, the game debuts on Battle.net for the first time alongside existing storefronts.
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Pre-orders remain exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and Battle.net because the original title was absent from those platforms. For GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation, the remaster functions as a direct patch to the existing game. Consequently, those platforms will not support pre-loading, according to IGN’s reporting of the rollout.
Visual Upgrades and Gameplay Changes
The remaster introduces comprehensive adjustments to graphics, performance, and core mechanics. CD Projekt stated that the update brings refined combat, movement, and exploration mechanics. Players will also see new witcher sign effects, a reworked horse control scheme, improved monster behavior, a modified skill tree, and a transmog system.
Additional features include an expanded photo mode and fresh finishing attacks. Official comparison videos released prior to launch sparked community debate. IGN noted that some fans criticized specific changes to reflections, fog, and textures, arguing that the original version appeared superior in certain situations.
Looking further ahead, CD Projekt scheduled a subsequent story expansion titled Songs of the Past for release in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered release?
The game launches on September 29 at 12:00 CEST across all supported platforms.
Is the remaster free for current owners?
Yes. CD Projekt confirmed that anyone who already owns the original version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt receives the remaster as a free upgrade.
Which platforms receive the remastered version?
The upgraded version arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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