CD Projekt Red announces free Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered upgrade for existing owners
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a free remastered version with graphical and gameplay enhancements, releasing on September 29 for next-gen consoles and PC, and will include the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions at no cost.
CD Projekt Red revealed that a remastered edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will launch on September 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch (second generation), and PC. The update offers a comprehensive visual overhaul, enhanced combat with new finisher animations and sign effects, revised traversal mechanics, improved monster AI, a new skill tree, an expanded photo mode, and a transmogrification system that lets players alter item appearance while retaining stats.
The remastered version also bundles the previously released expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. According to the announcement, the upgrade is free for all owners of the original game, and players who have not previously purchased the expansions can download them at no charge.
"The Witcher 3: Remastered provides a fresh experience while preserving the core adventure that fans know," a CD Projekt Red spokesperson said.
The release follows a next-generation update issued in 2022 and precedes an upcoming DLC expansion, prompting many players to revisit the title ahead of new content.