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THE WITCHER 3 REMASTER LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER 29

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WED, AUG 26, 2026

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CD Projekt Red is releasing a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with visual and combat improvements. The update will be free for existing players across PC and console platforms.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered arrives September 29th, bringing enhanced graphics, overhauled combat mechanics, and a reimagined skill tree to the 2015 RPG. The remaster bundles both expansions—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—into the base package. CD Projekt Red is offering the remaster as a free upgrade to players who own the original game on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The studio has not announced plans for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions. The remaster represents the studio's effort to refresh the widely acclaimed title ahead of The Witcher 4's development. The original Wild Hunt sold over 10 million copies and remains one of the most popular Western RPGs.

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