Geralt of Rivia is getting a glow-up, and the best part? You don’t have to pay a single coin for it. At Gamescom 2026’s Opening Night Live, CD Projekt RED confirmed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches on September 29, 2026, alongside a first look at a brand-new expansion. If you already own the base game, this upgrade lands in your library automatically — no purchase, no catch.
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What’s New In The Remaster
The update goes far beyond a graphics polish. Combat, movement, Roach riding, monster behaviors, the skill tree, and photo mode are all getting reworked. Expect sharper visuals, new finishing animations, smoother controls, and a more flexible skill tree for building Geralt’s playstyle. A standout addition is the transmog system, letting players restyle armor without losing stat bonuses.
For fans following along on TechnoSports, this fits right into the bigger wave of legacy game revivals hitting consoles and PC this year — check out our gaming news section for more.The Witcher 3:’
The Witcher 3: Release Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 |
| Price | Free upgrade for existing owners |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Battle.net |
| New Expansion | Songs of the Past (2027) |
| Bonus Content | Hearts of Stone & Blood and Wine free for base game owners |
| Next Mainline Game | The Witcher 4, targeting 2028 |
Free Expansions, Too
Here’s the real kicker: owners of The Witcher 3 will also get its two expansions, Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone, free if they don’t already own them — and this bonus is already live, well ahead of the remaster itself.
New platforms are joining the party too. Remastered marks The Witcher 3’s first-ever native release on a Nintendo Switch platform, and CD Projekt Red is also launching on Battle.net for the first time through a new partnership with Blizzard Entertainment.
Want the full lore behind Geralt’s world before diving back in? Read more on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s Wikipedia page.
FAQs
Q1. Do I need to buy The Witcher 3 Remastered separately?
No — it’s a free upgrade for anyone who already owns the base game on a supported platform.
Q2. When does the Songs of the Past expansion release?
It’s a separate paid DLC arriving sometime in 2027, after the remaster launch.
