The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Update Patch Notes Include PC-Specific and Console-Specific Changes

CD Projekt has officially announced the extensive enhancements coming to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered. The developer outlined the improvements in four categories: visual, combat, quality of life, and miscellaneous. The game launches on September 29, with release times and download sizes provided for various regions.

Visually, The Continent has been upgraded with improved textures, foliage, and lighting. New features like path tracing on PC and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution on PS5 Pro deliver stunning visuals. Combat has been overhauled, featuring a revamped skill tree, modern animations, brutal finishers, and adaptive camera control. The reimagined sign system brings exciting visual effects to Aard, Igni, Yrden, Quen, and Axii. Enemies like wolves and drowners now exhibit more immersive behavior.

Quality of life improvements include revamped movement animations and a refreshed user interface for quicker access to key features. The game also introduces a transmogrification system for weapons and armor, allowing for greater customization. Miscellaneous additions include expanded photo mode, mod.io integration, Bard's Ballad for accessibility, and motion controls for Nintendo Switch 2 players. The game is now available as a free update on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.