The Witcher 3 Remastered will be available starting September 29 for those who have the game on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC. The update will also reach those who own the PS4 or Xbox One versions.
On Switch, users of The Witcher 3 will be able to access the remastered version for free on Switch 2. Additionally, the two existing expansions will be available at no cost for owners of the base game.
The Witcher 3 Remastered will be available starting September 29
How to get The Witcher 3 Remastered for free on each platform
Switch 2
Those who have a copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Switch will be able to get The Witcher 3 Remastered for free on Switch 2.
If the copy is digital, it will be possible to reserve the remaster for free from the eShop. However, those with a physical copy will have to wait until September 29 to claim the update.
For those who do not yet have the game, the original version for Switch is listed at US$ 39.99 in the options mentioned in the material.
Switch 2
PS5
Users who have The Witcher 3 for PS4 or PS5 will receive the remastered version for free when it launches on September 29.
The expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine have been removed from the PlayStation Store. They are expected to return and be available at no cost for those who have the base game.
Blood and Wine: free.
Xbox Series X|S
The expansions are also free on Xbox One for those who have the base game. However, the Remastered edition will only be available on Xbox Series X|S.
PC and Steam
If you have any version of The Witcher 3 on Steam, you should now have The Witcher 3: Complete Edition in your library.
PC and Steam
This edition includes the base game and the two expansions. The material indicates that the game should be updated to the Remastered version on September 29.
Battle.net
The base version of The Witcher 3 is not available on Battle.net, but the Remastered edition will be coming to this PC platform.
CD Projekt Red also confirmed that those who purchase the expansion on Blizzard's platform will unlock a Geralt skin for Diablo 4.
The base version of The Witcher 3 is not available on Battle.net
What improvements will The Witcher 3 Remastered have
The Witcher 3 Remastered will incorporate improvements in graphics, combat, movement, and exploration.
There will also be changes in the handling of mounts and in the photo mode. Some enemies will have new behaviors, and Geralt will have new finishing moves.
What improvements will The Witcher 3 Remastered have
The skill tree will be revamped, and armor transfiguration will be added. This feature will allow you to maintain the stats of one piece while keeping the appearance of another.
When is the new expansion of The Witcher 3 coming out
During the event, a new trailer for Songs of the Past, the upcoming expansion of The Witcher 3, was also shown. CD Projekt Red has not yet confirmed a specific release date. The DLC is expected to arrive in 2027.
The expansion will feature a narrative transition between Geralt and Ciri. The character will be the protagonist of The Witcher 4, which is aimed for release in 2028.
