CD Projekt Red has just announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a full visual overhaul and gameplay upgrade that will launch on September 29 2026.
Free upgrade for established owners
Those who already own the original title will receive the remastered edition at no extra cost, making a return to Geralt’s world straightforward. The news was revealed during CD Projekt Red’s Gamescom ONL 2026 showing the first unofficial trailer.
Rolling out on new hardware
The updated package will ship to the Nintendo Switch 2, giving players a handheld alternative to an expansive open‑world adventure that can now run on next‑generation consoles. The release schedule also hints at a broad compatibility strategy for other platforms.
Gameplay, visual, and quality‑of‑life upgrades
- Enhanced visual fidelity – upgraded textures, dynamic lighting, and higher frame‑rate options.
- Combat improvements – refined hit‑reactions, new weapon dynamics, and polished Witcher Sign effects.
- Traversal and movement – smoother locomotion and tighter aerial combat windows.
- Monster AI – smarter pursuit patterns and advanced crowd‑control behaviours.
- Skill tree and photo mode revamps – a reorganised perk layout and an expanded camera‑control suite.
- Transmogrification feature – new cosmetic options that allow personalised appearance without compromising gear stats.
In addition to the base game, CD Projekt Red will include all existing expansions—Blood and Wine and The Last Wish—together with the enhanced core content, ensuring a complete experience from day one.
Beyond the remaster: a new expansion
CD Projekt Red is already preparing another package titled The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past for 2027. This addition will further enrich the storyline and offer fresh challenges ahead of the 2028 Witcher 4 release.
With a total package that blends pristine graphics, tighter mechanics, and a complimentary upgrade for current owners, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered positions itself as a compelling entry point for newcomers and a polished revisit for veterans as the launch window draws near.
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