The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches Tomorrow: What to Know

Geralt is heading back onto the Path.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches tomorrow, September 29, 2026, bringing a new round of visual, performance and gameplay upgrades to one of CD Projekt RED’s biggest RPGs.

This is not a new Witcher adventure.

It is the version of The Witcher 3 that existing players will be able to return to, with improvements reaching beyond a simple resolution or graphics bump. CD Projekt RED has also confirmed a new platform in the form of Nintendo Switch 2, while the game is expanding its PC availability with a Battle.net version.

And there is another reason this launch is worth watching.

The Witcher 3 — Remastered is arriving just ahead of the game’s next chapter, Songs of the Past, which is planned for 2027.

So, if you’re planning to return to Geralt’s journey tomorrow, here’s what you need to know.

Quick Summary

Release date: September 29, 2026

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2

PC versions: Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and Battle.net

Existing owners: Free Remastered upgrade on qualifying platforms

Included expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine

Upgrades: Visuals, performance, gameplay, character progression and more

Switch 2: Native version launches September 29

Next expansion: Songs of the Past arrives in 2027

Main character: Geralt of Rivia

When Does The Witcher 3 Remastered Release?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches on September 29, 2026.

CD Projekt RED announced the date during Gamescom Opening Night Live in August, alongside the first look at Songs of the Past.

That makes September 29 more than just another update date for the RPG.

It marks the return of Geralt’s adventure across the Northern Kingdoms in a version designed for current hardware.

The original game is still the same massive journey underneath it all. The Remastered edition is focused on bringing its visuals, systems and overall presentation forward.

Which Platforms Get The Witcher 3 Remastered?

The Remastered version is coming to current-generation consoles, PC and Nintendo’s latest hardware.

Platform	Remastered Version
PC	Yes
PlayStation 5	Yes
Xbox Series X\|S	Yes
Nintendo Switch 2	Yes

On PC, CD Projekt RED lists Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and Battle.net as supported platforms.

The Battle.net version is particularly notable because it brings The Witcher 3 into Blizzard’s PC launcher ecosystem for the first time.

Existing Players Get A Free Upgrade

This is one of the biggest things returning players need to know.

If you already own The Witcher 3 on a qualifying platform, you can upgrade to the Remastered version without paying for the upgrade itself.

CD Projekt RED confirms free upgrades for existing owners on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Nintendo Switch owners can also claim the Remastered version on Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches.

There is another major addition for owners of the base game.

Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine Are Included

The Remastered version includes both of The Witcher 3’s major expansions:

Hearts of Stone
Blood and Wine

CD Projekt RED has also confirmed that existing owners of the base game receive access to those two expansions at no additional cost. Both are included in the Remastered edition itself.

That makes the September 29 release much bigger than a visual refresh.

Players returning to the game can have Geralt’s main adventure and both major expansions together in the upgraded experience.

If you never finished Blood and Wine, there is potentially a lot of Witcher left to discover.

What Is Actually New in The Witcher 3 Remastered?

CD Projekt RED is describing the Remastered version as a broad upgrade covering visuals, performance, gameplay and more.

The visual work reaches across the world rather than focusing on one isolated feature.

Environments, NPCs and monster textures receive upgrades, while foliage, lighting, rendering and ray tracing have also been improved.

That matters for The Witcher 3 because so much of the experience comes from simply moving through its world.

Velen’s swamps.

Novigrad’s crowded streets.

The Skellige islands.

The roads between them.

A better-looking Geralt is nice.

A more detailed world around him is arguably more important.

Combat and Gameplay Are Being Updated Too

The Remastered release is not limited to graphics.

CD Projekt RED has highlighted improvements to gameplay, combat, movement and character progression, giving returning players more reason to revisit the systems themselves rather than simply replaying the same game with sharper visuals.

That distinction is important.

A remaster can easily become a technical showcase where the original game underneath remains untouched.

Here, CD Projekt RED is using the opportunity to revisit parts of the experience.

For players who remember The Witcher 3 primarily through its 2015-era presentation, tomorrow’s version should feel familiar while making several parts of the game behave differently.

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Its Own Version

The Switch 2 release deserves separate attention.

The original The Witcher 3 already made its way onto Nintendo Switch, but the Remastered edition is arriving as a native Nintendo Switch 2 version on September 29. CD Projekt RED has showcased the new version as part of its wider Remastered rollout.

Existing Switch players are also included in the upgrade path.

CD Projekt RED says players who own The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch will be able to claim the Remastered version on Nintendo Switch 2 when it releases.

That gives the game a particularly interesting second life on Nintendo’s newer hardware.

Battle.net Is Another New Part of the Launch

PC players have another option arriving with the Remastered release.

CD Projekt RED has partnered with Blizzard to bring The Witcher 3 to Battle.net.

The important part here is not simply another launcher.

It expands where the game can be accessed on PC while keeping the Remastered release aligned with CD Projekt RED’s broader platform rollout.

For existing PC players, the key question remains which version contains their current library, saves and modifications.

What About Your Existing Save?

This is one area where returning players should pay attention before jumping straight into a long playthrough.

CD Projekt RED’s Remastered rollout is intended as an upgrade to the existing game rather than an entirely separate Witcher adventure.

However, players who use mods should be particularly careful.

Modded installations can behave differently after a major game update, and third-party modifications are not something CD Projekt RED can guarantee will continue working exactly as before.

If your current Witcher 3 installation is heavily modified, it is worth checking your setup before updating rather than assuming everything will carry over unchanged.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Leads Into Songs of the Past

There is a bigger Witcher story sitting behind this release.

CD Projekt RED is also developing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past, a new expansion planned for 2027.

The expansion returns Geralt to the Path and introduces a new region called Letten, along with new quests, characters and secrets.

It is not part of the September 29 Remastered launch.

That distinction matters.

Tomorrow’s release is the upgraded version of the existing Witcher 3 experience.

Songs of the Past is the next piece of new content, and it is currently planned for 2027.

The two projects are connected, though. CD Projekt RED is updating The Witcher 3 ahead of that next chapter, giving the RPG a refreshed technical foundation before Geralt’s next adventure arrives.

Should Returning Players Start a New Game?

That depends on what you want from the Remastered version.

If you simply want to continue a save and experience the upgrades, there is no obvious reason to restart everything.

But a fresh playthrough could make more sense for players who haven’t touched the game in years.

The difference is time.

The Witcher 3 is not a short game you can casually finish over a weekend. Its main adventure is only the beginning, with two substantial expansions waiting afterward.

Starting again means committing to Geralt’s entire journey.

For some players, that is exactly why tomorrow’s launch is interesting.

You already know where the story goes.

Now the question becomes whether the journey feels different enough to experience again.

What Returning Players Should Do Before Launch

If you’re planning to jump back into The Witcher 3 tomorrow, a little preparation can save some frustration.

Check Which Platform You Own

Make sure your existing copy is on a qualifying platform for the free upgrade.

PC players should also know whether their copy is on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store or another supported version.

Check Your Mods

If you have a heavily modded PC installation, review those modifications before updating.

A major game update can break older mods even when the underlying save itself remains useful.

Back Up Important Saves

If you’re returning to an old playthrough, keeping a backup of important save files is a sensible precaution before making major changes to the installation.

Decide Whether You’re Continuing or Restarting

Don’t make that decision five minutes before launching.

If you are halfway through the story, continuing may be the obvious choice.

If your last playthrough was years ago, starting fresh could let you experience the updated systems from the beginning.

Remember the Expansions

Don’t stop after the main story.

If you own the base game, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine are part of the Remastered experience.

For returning players, they can be just as important as the main campaign when deciding how much of the game to revisit.

The Witcher 3 Is Coming Back at an Interesting Time

There is something slightly unusual about this release.

The Witcher 3 is not returning because players forgot about it.

The game has remained one of CD Projekt RED’s defining RPGs for years.

Instead, the Remastered version arrives because the studio has another reason to keep Geralt’s world active.

Songs of the Past is coming in 2027.

The Remastered edition gives players a new reason to revisit the existing adventure before that expansion arrives.

And for players discovering Geralt’s story for the first time, the timing is even simpler.

Tomorrow, one of gaming’s most celebrated open-world RPGs gets a new version built around modern hardware.

The Witcher 3 Remastered: Launch Details

Release date: September 29, 2026

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2

PC stores: Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Battle.net

Existing-owner upgrade: Free on qualifying platforms

Included expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine

Major improvements: Visuals, performance, gameplay, combat, movement, progression and more

Upcoming expansion: Songs of the Past

Songs of the Past release: 2027

Final Thoughts

The Witcher 3 does not need another excuse to be remembered.

Yet tomorrow’s release gives Geralt’s adventure something different: a chance to return without simply replaying the exact same version players experienced years ago.

The world remains familiar.

The journey remains Geralt’s.

But the way that world looks, moves and plays is getting another pass.

And with Songs of the Past waiting for 2027, this Remastered release feels less like closing the book on The Witcher 3 and more like opening it again.

The Path starts again tomorrow.