The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster Released Today
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CD PROJEKT RED has released 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster' for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This remaster enhances visuals and gameplay, introduces a revamped skill tree, and supports cross-platform mods for console versions.
Release Details
CD PROJEKT RED launched 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster' on September 29, 2026, available for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This version enhances the visuals, performance, and gameplay of the original open-world RPG.
Visual and Gameplay Enhancements
The remaster includes improved textures, updated lighting, and ray tracing features. The PC version supports path tracing, while the PS5 version is compatible with PS5 Pro. Significant gameplay changes include a reconstructed skill tree for character development and revamped combat animations with new finishing moves.
Mod Support and Unique Features
Console versions now support Mod.io, allowing players to access cross-platform mods that add new quests and equipment. The Nintendo Switch 2 version also features unique controls, such as gyro aiming and touchscreen menu navigation.
Pricing and Upgrade Options
Pricing is set at 6,490 yen for PC and Xbox Series X|S, 6,600 yen for PS5, and 7,490 yen for Nintendo Switch 2 (all prices inclusive of tax). Existing owners of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' can upgrade to the remaster for free on the same platform, while players upgrading from the Japan version of Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 can do so for 100 yen. Players who have not purchased the expansion packs 'Hearts of Stone' and 'Blood and Wine' will still be able to access them after upgrading. A new expansion pack, 'Tales of the Past,' is also scheduled for release in 2027.