The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered

77 / 100Role-playing (RPG)AdventureSeptember 29, 2026

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered modernizes the acclaimed role-playing game with a range of upgrades and enhancements. Become monster slayer for hire Geralt of Rivia and journey across a dark fantasy open world in an epic quest to find your adopted daughter Ciri. The Remastered update is free for players who own The Witcher 3 and includes both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.

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Witcher 3 Remastered Has a Rocky Launch, But CDPR Is Patching Fast

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launched earlier this week to a bumpy reception, racking up over 1,000 negative Steam reviews, with around 32% of all user reviews coming in negative. The most common criticisms centered on technical issues including buggy voiceover, broken save functionality, DLSS problems, and controversial lighting changes that many players felt made the game look overly bright and washed out. CD Projekt Red moved quickly to address the fallout, shipping two hotfixes within the first day of launch, followed by an additional patch rolling out on Thursday that made "various lighting adjustments" across all platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A fix specifically targeting the bloom effect is also reportedly in the works.

Oct 2, 2026

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Witcher 3 Remaster Comparison Footage Sparks Fan Backlash Over Visuals

CD Projekt Red released new side-by-side comparison footage of The Witcher 3 Remastered this week, and the reaction from fans has been anything but celebratory. While the updated version of Geralt himself appears to have received a meaningful visual upgrade, much of the surrounding environment and world detail has left players underwhelmed, with many arguing that certain elements actually look worse than the original game.

Sep 24, 2026

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The Witcher 3 Remaster and New Expansion Are Coming in 2027, and Nothing Is Sacred

CD Projekt is gearing up for a major return to one of the most beloved RPGs ever made, with a full remaster and a brand-new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt both slated for 2027. The studio's story director has made it clear that the team is approaching the project with fresh, critical eyes, stating that the game "is not untouchable" and acknowledging that there are moments in the original he would handle differently today. That kind of candid self-reflection is a promising sign that the remaster will be more than a simple coat of paint, potentially revisiting some of the narrative and design decisions that have defined the game for over a decade.

Sep 16, 2026

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Witcher 3 Remaster Is a Free Upgrade, but Songs of the Past Expansion Costs

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the upcoming remastered edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be offered as a free upgrade to existing owners, with the studio saying it never even considered an alternative. Speaking to press, CDPR representatives described the decision as simply "the CDPR way," making clear the commercial focus lies elsewhere. As one developer put it, "The commercial bit of it is the expansion, obviously," pointing to the newly announced paid expansion, Songs of the Past, as the revenue driver accompanying the remaster.

Sep 2, 2026

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The Witcher 3 Remastered Revealed: New Expansion and Accessibility Upgrades

CD Projekt Red brought The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt back into the spotlight at Gamescom 2026, showcasing the remastered title alongside a brand-new expansion called Songs of the Past. A dedicated gameplay showcase from the event highlighted sweeping improvements to exploration, environments, and combat, giving fans their most substantial look yet at what the remaster has to offer. The footage made clear that this is far more than a simple visual polish job, with rebuilt world spaces and refined combat systems on full display.

Aug 31, 2026

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The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Free for All Owners, Songs of the Past Expansion Revealed

CD Projekt Red delivered one of the biggest surprises at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, announcing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered as a free upgrade for all existing owners, launching September 29. More than just a visual coat of paint, the remaster packs in over 30 improvements, including reworked combat described as "more dynamic, fluid, and kinetic," immersive meditation, a loot rework, new quest tracking, HDR support, PS5 Pro support, raytraced hair, and a set of exclusive features for Nintendo Switch 2. Players who own the base game but not the expansions are also getting Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine bundled in at no extra charge.

Aug 26, 2026