The Witcher 3 is getting a major free remaster in September, new expansion arrives in 2027
The Witcher 3 Remastered appears to go considerably further than simply sharpening up the visuals of the 2015 RPG. CD Projekt Red says the new edition will update graphics, performance, combat, movement, progression, and several other parts of the game. Read Entire Article
CD Projekt Red has unveiled exciting news for Witcher fans at Gamescom. The studio announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a free upgrade launching September 29, expanding the beloved RPG's graphics, performance, combat, and more. The remastered edition will feature upgraded textures, denser foliage, revised lighting, ray tracing, new animations, finishing moves, and adaptive camera controls.
Combat will be reworked with improved animations, finishing moves, and camera adaptability. Traversal, horse controls, monster behavior, and a revamped skill tree will also see enhancements. A new chain weapon will give Geralt more options for dealing with enemies. Additionally, the base game expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine will be made available for free to existing owners.
CD Projekt Red also teased the first footage of Songs of the Past, the studio's first new expansion since 2016, set in the previously unseen region of Letten. The expansion, developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, will bring Geralt to a peaceful rural land with new enemies, characters, and abilities. Scheduled for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2, Songs of the Past will expand the Witcher universe further.
CD Projekt Red teased the company's plans for the next Witcher installment, The Witcher 4, which is expected to launch in 2028, shifting focus from Geralt to Ciri. The upcoming period is expected to be busy for the studio, with The Witcher 4, The Witcher 3 remaster, Songs of the Past expansion, Cyberpunk, and an entirely new IP all in development.
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