More than a decade after Geralt of Rivia first hunted monsters across the Northern Kingdoms, CD Projekt Red is giving The Witcher 3 its biggest overhaul yet. With launch day fast approaching, here’s exactly what you need to know about download sizes, supported platforms, and whether you’ll pay a single cent for it.
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The Witcher 3: Release Date And Platforms
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on September 29, 2026, arriving simultaneously across multiple platforms. This isn’t a simple graphical touch-up either — it reworks combat, movement, skill trees, looting, and quest tracking on top of the existing next-gen update.
The Witcher 3: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| PC Storefronts | Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Battle.net |
| Switch 2 Download Size | 43.457 GB |
| Price | Free upgrade for existing owners |
| Included Expansions | Hearts of Stone, Blood and Wine |
| Developer | CD Projekt Red (co-developed with Yigsoft) |
| Upcoming Paid DLC | Songs of the Past (2027) |
Is It Really Free?
Yes — mostly. Existing owners on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S will receive the remaster as a free upgrade. Both major expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are now included at no additional cost for anyone who owns the base game. The Nintendo Switch 2 version, however, launches as a separate native download, and Switch 2 owners who already have the original Switch edition will be able to claim it for free once available.
What’s Changing Under The Hood?
Beyond visual upgrades like improved textures, advanced path tracing, and enhanced foliage, combat has been reworked with a new camera system, added animations, and fresh finishing moves. The skill tree has been completely revamped, giving players more meaningful build choices — a notable shift for an RPG originally built on design philosophies that shaped the genre over the past two decades (read more about the history of role-playing video games on Wikipedia).
New Storefront, New Audience
For the first time, The Witcher 3 will be available on Battle.net, thanks to a new partnership between CD Projekt Red and Blizzard — opening the game up to an entirely new segment of PC players.
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Sharpen your silver sword — Geralt’s definitive journey returns September 29.
FAQs
Q1: Is The Witcher 3 Remastered free for existing owners?
Yes, it’s a free upgrade for owners on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Q2: What is the download size for The Witcher 3 Remastered?
On Nintendo Switch 2, the confirmed download size is 43.457 GB.
