The Witcher 3 Remastered Set for Free September 29 Upgrade

CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered was scheduled for release on September 29, 2026, as a free upgrade for qualifying existing owners. The update covers PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with platform-specific features. The available reports describe the release as planned, and do not establish that it reached every platform or owner on that date. The update substantially revises the game’s visuals and several gameplay systems. Announced changes include improved lighting and shading, updated textures and foliage, refreshed rendering options, redesigned skills, refined combat and movement, and an expanded Photo Mode. It also adds an in-game cross-platform mod-support tool. CD Projekt Red’s published feature list describes a wide-ranging update to the existing game rather than a separate replacement that owners must buy again. The upgrade is free for qualifying owners, although eligibility depends on the platform and existing copy. The announcements include upgrades for some players moving from the original Nintendo Switch to Switch 2, and for owners of certain older console versions.