The Witcher 3 Remastered Releasing Today: Features, Platforms & Free Upgrade

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is officially releasing today, September 29, 2026. CD PROJEKT RED's updated version of the acclaimed open-world RPG brings visual, performance and gameplay improvements to modern platforms, while existing owners can upgrade for free on qualifying platforms.

The Remastered edition is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. PC players can also access the game through Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and Battle.net.

Here's everything you need to know about The Witcher 3 Remastered, including its release date, platforms, major improvements, free upgrade details and what's coming next for the Witcher franchise.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Date

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered releases on September 29, 2026.

CD PROJEKT RED first announced the Remastered edition in August 2026 and confirmed September 29 as its release date.

The game launches on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and, for the first time, as a native version on Nintendo Switch 2.

Is The Witcher 3 Remastered a Free Upgrade?

Yes.

Existing owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can upgrade to the Remastered version at no additional cost within the same platform ecosystem, including owners of physical and digital versions where supported.

The Remastered version also includes the previously released Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Date and Global Release Times

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches on September 29, 2026. The global release is scheduled for 10:00 AM UTC, with the exact local time depending on your region.

For readers in India, the release time is 3:30 PM IST on September 29, 2026.

Global release times:

India: 3:30 PM IST — September 29

UK: 11:00 AM BST — September 29

Central Europe: 12:00 PM CEST — September 29

US Eastern: 6:00 AM EDT — September 29

US Pacific: 3:00 AM PDT — September 29

UTC: 10:00 AM — September 29

Release availability can vary by platform or region, so players should also check their platform's store page if the game does not appear immediately.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Platforms

The Remastered edition is available on:

PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo Switch 2

PC players can get the game through:

Steam
GOG
Epic Games Store
Battle.net

The Nintendo Switch 2 version is a native release designed for Nintendo's newer hardware.

What's New in The Witcher 3 Remastered?

The Remastered edition goes beyond a simple visual update.

CD PROJEKT RED has introduced improvements to graphics, rendering, performance, combat, movement, monster behaviour, character progression and other gameplay systems.

Improved Visuals and Rendering

The Remastered version features an improved shading model along with updated textures and models.

The game also receives improvements to lighting, grass and foliage, while Witcher Signs and certain skills have updated visual effects. Some updated assets are based on work from the The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project.

These changes are intended to give the 2015 RPG a more modern visual presentation on current hardware.

PC Graphics Features

PC players receive several additional graphics and rendering technologies.

The official update includes support for:

Path Tracing
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 with Ray Reconstruction
AMD FSR 4
FSR Frame Generation and Anti-Lag 2
Intel XeSS 2.0
DualSense controller haptic feedback

FSR 4 is supported on AMD Radeon RX 7000-series and newer graphics cards, while unsupported hardware uses FSR 2 instead.

Because of the additional visual improvements, the PC system requirements have also changed. CD PROJEKT RED recommends that PC players make sure their graphics drivers are updated before playing.

Gameplay Improvements

The Remastered edition also updates several gameplay systems.

CD PROJEKT RED has announced improvements including:

Enhanced combat
Improved traversal and movement
Updated mount handling
Improved monster behaviour
A revamped skill tree
New finishers
Transmog features
Expanded photo mode
Improved Witcher Sign effects

These changes are designed to modernize the gameplay while retaining the core experience of The Witcher 3.

The Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 receives a native version of The Witcher 3 Remastered.

The Switch 2 version supports features including motion controls, gyro aiming and touch-screen functionality.

Players can use motion controls for actions such as casting Witcher Signs, firing the crossbow, throwing bombs, drinking potions and controlling Roach.

Touch controls can also be used for menus, the map and Gwent.

Owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can claim the Switch 2 Remastered upgrade at no additional cost.

Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine

The Remastered package includes two major expansions:

Hearts of Stone

Hearts of Stone adds a substantial additional adventure with new characters, quests and locations.

Blood and Wine

Blood and Wine introduces the large new region of Toussaint and provides another major storyline for Geralt.

Both expansions are included with the Remastered experience, giving new players a large amount of content from the beginning. Existing owners also gain access to the expansions at no additional cost under CD PROJEKT RED's announced arrangement.

What Is The Witcher 3 About?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt follows Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter travelling through a war-torn fantasy world.

Geralt's main objective is to find Ciri, his adopted daughter and the Child of Prophecy, while the Wild Hunt searches for her.

The game combines:

Open-world exploration
Sword combat
Monster hunting
Magic
Crafting
Character progression
Side quests
Player choices
Story-driven adventures

Players can explore locations including Velen, Novigrad and the Skellige Isles while completing main quests and optional activities.

The Witcher 3 Remastered: Quick Facts

Feature	Details
Game	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
Developer	CD PROJEKT RED
Release date	September 29, 2026
Genre	Open-world action RPG
PC	Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Battle.net
Consoles	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch 2
Existing owners	Free upgrade on qualifying platforms
Included expansions	Hearts of Stone, Blood and Wine
Upcoming expansion	Songs of the Past
Songs of the Past release	2027

What's Next for The Witcher?

The Remastered release isn't the end of the Witcher 3 story.

CD PROJEKT RED has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past, a new paid expansion scheduled for 2027.

The expansion introduces a new region called Letten, where Geralt encounters new enemies, characters and challenges. It also introduces a new weapon — the chain — along with new abilities.

CD PROJEKT RED has also announced a planned 2028 release window for The Witcher 4.

Is The Witcher 3 Remastered Worth Checking Out?

For existing players, the free upgrade provides an opportunity to revisit Geralt's adventure with updated visuals and gameplay improvements.

For new players, the Remastered edition combines the main game with Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, providing a substantial single-player RPG experience.

The updated PC graphics technologies also make the game particularly relevant for players with modern gaming hardware.

Final Thoughts

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is now available as of September 29, 2026.

The release brings updated graphics, rendering technology, gameplay improvements and platform-specific features to one of CD PROJEKT RED's best-known RPGs.

Existing owners can upgrade for free on qualifying platforms, while new players can experience the main game together with its two major expansions.

With Songs of the Past scheduled for 2027 and The Witcher 4 planned for 2028, the Witcher universe is continuing to expand beyond the original trilogy.

Image Note

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The image is an original illustrative graphic and is not an official CD PROJEKT RED promotional image.

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