CD PROJEKT RED has officially launched The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, offering a massive overhaul to the celebrated 2015 role-playing game. The updated release arrives as a free upgrade for all existing owners of the original game across PC, current-gen consoles, and Nintendo hardware.
More than a decade after Geralt of Rivia’s debut in The Witcher 3, this definitive edition modernizes nearly every aspect of the experience—ranging from technical visuals and animations to character progression, UI, and combat feel. Developed in close collaboration with external studio Yigsoft, the remaster also serves as an entry point for both returning players and newcomers ahead of the studio’s newly announced paid expansion, Songs of the Past, scheduled for 2027.
Free Expansions and Expanded Platform Availability
In addition to core graphical and mechanical upgrades, CD PROJEKT RED has unified the game’s post-launch content. On supported platforms, Remastered permanently replaces the Complete Edition. Furthermore, both award-winning expansions—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—are now included at no additional cost for everyone who upgrades, even if they previously owned only the base game.
The update is available to claim across existing storefronts, alongside new platforms:
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Free Upgrade: GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and a native version on Nintendo Switch 2 for owners of the original Nintendo Switch release.
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New Purchases: Available now on Battle.net and the Microsoft Store with Xbox Play Anywhere functionality.
Key Technical & Visual Enhancements
| Feature | Key Improvements & Details |
| Path Tracing (PC) | Comprehensive ray tracing and path-traced lighting models deliver high visual accuracy across environments, water, and character models. |
| PS5 Pro Support | Utilizes PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to target a locked 60 FPS with full Ray Tracing, alongside a Performance Mode supporting up to 90 FPS with VRR. |
| Switch 2 Capabilities | Native release features motion controls for aiming crossbows, throwing bombs, casting signs, and controlling Roach, paired with touchscreen menu and Gwent integration. |
| Enhanced Textures | Overhauled environment materials, monster details, and foliage density across all modern console and PC builds. |
Reimagined Mechanics, Movement, and Mod Support
Beyond graphics, CD PROJEKT RED has re-architected core gameplay components to align with modern design standards:
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Skill Progression Overhaul: A completely rebalanced skill tree and progression system provides clearer impact per point spent and greater flexibility in building Geralt’s combat specialization.
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Dynamic Combat & Traversal: Updated motion capture delivers revamped sword-fighting animations, new finisher moves, and an adaptive camera system. Traversal animations for climbing, vaulting, and riding Roach have been rebuilt for fluidity.
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Console Cross-Platform Mods: Powered by Mod.io integration, console players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S can now browse, download, and install community-created custom content—ranging from new equipment and balance tweaks to full fan-made quest lines.
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Quality of Life: Streamlined user interface menus, clearer quest notifications, and refined tutorial flows lower the friction for managing gear and alchemy.
Looking Ahead to 2027
The launch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered marks the beginning of a renewed focus on Geralt’s storyline. The game sets the technical baseline for Songs of the Past, a major narrative expansion currently planned for release in 2027.