CD Projekt release full updated Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered system specs, including ray-tracing and path-tracing requirements

CD Projekt has recently unveiled the detailed PC system requirements for their upcoming remastered edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This free upgrade will be available for the base edition of the game. The new release will include minimum, recommended, ultra, ray-tracing minimum, ray-tracing recommended, and path tracing configurations. The remastered edition is set to launch on September 29th, providing gamers with an opportunity to experience the game with enhanced visuals and performance.

The table featuring all the system specifications was published in a blog post from CD Projekt, which also delves into the benchmarking process behind the numbers. The expected frame rates are based on their QA tests, but occasional fluctuations may occur depending on the scene and gameplay.

In addition to the system requirements, CD Projekt has provided some information regarding the new SSD requirement and the end of support for Windows 10. Although the game will continue to run on Windows 10, CD Projekt no longer develops or tests on this system, and as such, cannot guarantee compatibility or performance moving forward. They have only supported components that receive official updates from their manufacturers.

While many players have expressed positive reactions to the remastered edition, some returning players have expressed disappointment due to the high hardware requirements. However, CD Projekt has assured that it is possible to revert to earlier versions of the game, such as the 1.32, also known as Classic, or the 4.04 version, the previous next-gen remaster update from 2022.

Furthermore, players will be able to revert to the 4.04 version upon the release of the Songs of the Past expansion in 2027, paving the way for The Witcher 4 in 2028. Despite this, some fans, like CD Projekt's resident Witcherphile Mark, are skeptical about the upcoming expansion and feel that The Witcher 3 already has a perfect ending in the Blood and Wine expansion.