CD Projekt Red sweeten the Witcher 3 Songs of the Past honeypot with a free base game remaster, and, oh yeah, both original expansions too
Hey kid, you want a free remaster? It's totally not a scam! No, really. While everyone knew The Witcher 3's sort of surprise new expansion Songs of the Past would be getting a look-in at Geoff: German Edition, CD Projekt Red had another surprise up their sleeve in the form of a full-on remaster of The Witcher 3, which is coming as a free update next month. Read more
CD Projekt Red has surprised fans by offering a free remastered version of The Witcher 3, along with both original expansions, during the release of their new expansion, Songs of the Past for German Edition. The remaster, set to launch on September 29th, features upgraded visuals, combat, movement, and mount handling, as well as enhanced monster behaviors.
Additionally, the skill tree is being revamped, and a transmogrification system will allow players to customize their characters with new armor sets. The photo mode is also being expanded, and there are numerous under-the-hood improvements, including ray tracing, accessibility features, UI enhancements, and better quest tracking.
Notably, both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions are included in this free update, making it an attractive offer for both new and returning players.
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