The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Sept 29 on Switch 2

CD Projekt used Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live to set the tone for The Witcher 3’s next chapter, revealing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered alongside details on the final expansion in the current expansion arc. The remaster is set to bring the full RPG experience to modern platforms—including a native release on Nintendo Switch 2—with a release date of September 29.

Quick facts

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered releases on September 29 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2
Players who already own the 2015 version on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC get the remaster for free
PS4 and Xbox One owners are not included in the free upgrade plan
The remaster includes Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine at no extra cost
Mods support across platforms is included, alongside UI updates, accessibility features, and revised tutorials
Compatibility with PSSR on PS5 Pro is included
Songs of the Past, the third and final expansion, is slated for 2027 and has a similar size to Blood and Wine

CD Projekt also confirmed that Songs of the Past—the third and final expansion—will be featured during the Gamescom Opening Night Live portion of the event. The trailer information that followed points to a new location, a campaign comparable in scale to Blood and Wine, and a promise of fresh quests built around darker themes, gore, and tougher monsters.

The remaster: full editions, upgrades, and new systems

The headline announcement is that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is positioned as the definitive version of the 2015 RPG. It launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with Switch 2 receiving the long-awaited native version.

Upgrade access is tied to current-generation ownership: the remaster is confirmed as free for all players who already have The Witcher 3 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. PS4 and Xbox One players are not part of the upgrade program, while Switch players can update only on Switch 2.

CD Projekt’s plan also folds the expansions into the remastered package. Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine are included with the remaster, and the company states they will become free for everyone as part of this release.

What’s changing gameplay-wise

The remaster’s upgrades are presented as both technical and playable. Geralt’s experience is broadened with new effects, improved animations, and enhanced textures, plus better movement for the character.

Combat has also been reworked to better match modern RPG expectations. The announcement highlights a revised combat system and improved enemy behavior, including more aggressive monster AI. Traversal gets a specific touch as well: Geralt can ride on Sardinilla more naturally, reflecting animation and control refinements.

On top of that, the remaster includes a transmutation system for outfits and abilities. The skill tree is redesigned with a clearer interface, and the game adds mod support across platforms, alongside quality-of-life improvements like UI enhancements, updated accessibility features, refreshed tutorials, and a better looting system.

There are also additions for presentation and media. CD Projekt says the remaster brings new features to photo mode, and it supports advanced PlayStation hardware enhancements via PSSR on PS5 Pro.

Store and platform notes

For PC players, CD Projekt confirmed the remaster’s debut on Battle.net, and it’s notable that the platform is now part of Microsoft’s ecosystem. The remaster also joins Xbox’s Play Anywhere program.

Further PC graphics support is listed as including DLSS 4.5, Intel XeSS 2.0, and AMD FSR 4.

Songs of the Past: final expansion details and new content

The final expansion, Songs of the Past, is scheduled for 2027 and will arrive on the same platform set as the remaster: PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The trailer confirms the expansion introduces a new location and is described as having a size similar to Blood and Wine.

CD Projekt’s creators also previewed a heavier focus on new missions and a “dark” story structure, with the expansion leaning into gore and more threatening monsters.

Content also includes a new Geralt weapon and a return of the card game Gwent. The reveal also shows what appears to be Belleteyn, a fertility festival referenced in The Witcher universe lore but previously not presented in-game.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on September 29. Songs of the Past follows in 2027 with its new setting, major quest content, and the expansion’s final storyline.