The Witcher 3 Remastered: Everything new coming in the big free upgrade
Get psyched for armor transmogs, folks.
Following the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, CD Projekt Red has revealed a host of improvements for the upcoming free upgrade. The remaster will launch on September 29, 2026, replacing the existing Complete Edition on digital storefronts. All previous owners of the base game can enjoy the remaster and the two previous story expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, at no additional cost.
CDPR's executive producer, Jakub Kutrzuba, emphasized the focus on refining the gameplay experience. The team has optimized animation systems, camera work, and accessibility features, with a particular emphasis on combat and enemy behaviors. While the remaster primarily focuses on graphical enhancements and quality-of-life improvements, players can expect smoother gameplay, revamped monster behaviors, and new combat finishers.
Some of the notable changes include an enhanced skill tree, updated armor transmogrification, a refreshed quest tracking UI, and improved texture and foliage shading. The remaster also introduces cross-platform mod support, HDR improvements, and refined animations. In addition, the game will support NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XESS 2.0 ray tracing technologies, as well as PlayStation 5 Pro and Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive features.
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