CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will launch on Sept. 29, 2026 [1].
The release provides a modern technical bridge for one of the most successful role-playing games in history. By updating the visuals and gameplay for current-generation hardware, the developer aims to attract new players and maintain interest in the franchise ahead of future releases [4].
The remaster is designed as a free upgrade for players who already own the game [2]. This update includes the Hearts of Stone, and Blood and Wine expansions [3].
Compatibility extends across a wide range of hardware. The game will be available on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, and Battle.net [5]. Console players can access the title on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S [5]. Additionally, the game will launch as a digital title on the Nintendo Switch 2 [5].
CD Projekt Red said the goal is to provide an upgraded experience with improved visuals and gameplay [4]. The developer is using this release to promote upcoming projects within the studio's pipeline [4].
While the core story remains the same, the technical overhaul focuses on bringing the environment and character models up to modern standards. The inclusion of the primary expansions ensures that the complete narrative experience is available in a single, updated package [3].
“The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will launch on September 29, 2026”
This move signals CD Projekt Red's strategy to leverage its existing intellectual property to build momentum for future titles. By offering the remaster as a free upgrade, the company avoids the community backlash often associated with paid remasters while simultaneously expanding its reachable audience to the Nintendo Switch 2 user base.
