CD Projekt RED announced a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and a new story expansion titled Songs of the Past [1].
The announcement marks a significant return to one of the most successful role-playing games in history, aiming to modernize the experience for current-generation hardware while extending the narrative [1, 2].
The developer unveiled the project during the Opening Night Live livestream at Gamescom [1]. The remastered game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic, GOG, and Battle.net [1, 3]. It is also slated for release on the Switch 2 [3].
Alongside the technical updates, the studio introduced the Songs of the Past expansion [1, 2]. Reports on the release timing for the new content vary. Shacknews said the expansion will arrive in 2027 [2], while Gematsu said it is slated for 2026 [3].
CD Projekt RED also addressed existing players of the original title. The company said that owners of the base game will receive the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine DLCs for free [1].
The remaster intends to update the title for current-generation hardware to provide improved performance and visuals [1, 2]. While a surprise release date was mentioned during the presentation, the specific date for the remaster was not disclosed [3].
“The remastered game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC.”
By remastering a legacy title and adding new story content, CD Projekt RED is leveraging its most established intellectual property to maintain engagement during the development of future projects. The inclusion of the Switch 2 suggests the studio is aligning its release strategy with next-generation hardware cycles across all major platforms.
