- CD Projekt RED will publish a remastered version of its 2015 blockbuster "The Witcher 3" on September 29, ahead of a 2027 launch of a new expansion for the video game, it said late on Tuesday.
- Poland's biggest video game developer showcased a trailer for "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered" and a teaser trailer for its upcoming third expansion, titled "Songs of the Past", at the Opening Night Live of the world's biggest video game trade fair Gamescom.
- The remastered version will be available as a free upgrade to all owners of the original game on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- The game will also get a native version for Nintendo Switch 2.
- All current owners of the base game will also gain free access to the two existing expansions to "The Witcher 3", and both of them will be included in the remastered version.
- The new expansion 'Songs of the Past' is confirmed for a 2027 launch, with no specific release date yet.
- The Witcher 3, a winner of more than 250 Game of the Year awards, is among the world's all-time best-sellers, with more than 65 million copies sold since its launch.
CD Projekt RED has officially announced the remastered version of its acclaimed game, "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt", set to launch on September 29. This remaster will be available as a free upgrade for all existing owners on platforms including GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.137
The announcement was made during the Opening Night Live event at Gamescom, where the developer also unveiled a teaser for the upcoming expansion titled "Songs of the Past", which is slated for release in 2027. While the exact date for the expansion remains unspecified, it promises to enhance the gaming experience further.26
"The Witcher 3" has achieved remarkable success, winning over 250 Game of the Year awards and selling more than 65 million copies globally since its initial launch. The remastered version will also include access to the two existing expansions, providing a comprehensive package for both new and returning players.
Miles Toast, CD Projekt RED's level design lead, emphasized the opportunity for players who have only experienced the base game, stating, "This maps a great opportunity for people, who have perhaps only played the base game, to jump in with the improvements on the remaster update and get a whole lot of stuff for free before we ship the Songs of the Past."
“The remastered version will be a free upgrade for all owners on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a native Nintendo Switch 2 version. Current owners also get free access to the two existing expansions, which are included in the remaster.”
