CD PROJEKT RED has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will launch on September 29, 2026. Revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live, the new edition will modernize the original 2015 game together with its two major expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. The company says existing owners will receive a free upgrade on supported PC and current-generation console platforms.
What is changing in the remastered edition?
The official announcement describes the base game and the first two expansions as being modernized and upgraded. Development is being carried out with Yigsoft, a team that has previously worked on The Witcher 3. CD PROJEKT RED is presenting visual and gameplay improvements as central parts of the project, while leaving some detailed technical specifications for later announcements.
The company’s press material says the free upgrade will apply to players who already own the game. Reuters and The Verge both reported the September 29 release date and listed GOG, Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S among the supported ecosystems. A Nintendo Switch 2 edition is also planned. Platform-specific store conditions may become clearer as release approaches.
A closer look at Songs of the Past
The same Gamescom presentation included a new look at Songs of the Past, the third expansion for The Witcher 3. CD PROJEKT RED first announced the expansion in May 2026. The latest presentation placed greater emphasis on the new region of Letten and on Geralt’s return as the playable protagonist. The expansion is planned for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.
Songs of the Past is being co-developed by CD PROJEKT RED and Fool’s Theory. The latter includes developers who previously worked on The Witcher 3. According to the official description, the story will take players to Letten, a seemingly peaceful place with a hidden mystery. The studio has not yet announced an exact 2027 release date.
Why the announcement matters
The Witcher 3 has continued to receive updates and new platform editions since its original 2015 launch. CD PROJEKT RED says the game has sold more than 65 million copies. Offering the remastered package as a free upgrade could make it easier for the existing player base to move to the new edition. It also gives the publisher a way to refresh the game’s technical foundation and visibility before the planned expansion arrives.
The publisher is presenting Remastered as a distinct refresh following the current-generation update released in 2022. However, several practical details remain unconfirmed, including performance targets, save-file compatibility, mod support and cross-platform progression. Those subjects should not be treated as settled until CD PROJEKT RED publishes full technical guidance.
The date is confirmed, more details are pending
The confirmed picture is currently limited but clear: Remastered is scheduled for September 29, 2026; a free upgrade is planned for existing owners on supported platforms; and the base game plus the first two expansions are being modernized. Songs of the Past remains scheduled for 2027 and will take Geralt to the newly introduced region of Letten.
Further gameplay and technical information may be released during or after Gamescom. Until then, unannounced features should be treated cautiously. Pricing for new buyers, full system requirements and platform-specific options will become reliable only when the studio and official storefronts publish updated product pages.
