The Witcher 3 Remastered: Free Next-Gen Update and New DLC Trailer Revealed

At Gamescom 2026, developer CD Projekt Red officially unveiled a massive, free current-gen overhaul for its landmark fantasy RPG. The update promises to modernize the Continent's dark, monster-infested landscapes just in time to set up one final, haunting journey into Geralt of Rivia's twilight years.

According to the studio's announcement during the event, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will launch on September 29, 2026. For anyone who has spent hundreds of hours wandering the eerie bogs of Velen (and, yes, occasionally crying over the Bloody Baron's tragic questline), this is the ultimate excuse to dive back in. CD Projekt Red confirmed the remaster will be completely free for anyone who already owns the game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, or Nintendo Switch 2.

To make the deal even sweeter, the studio is making all existing expansion packs—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—free for all owners of the base game starting today. It is a massive legacy move, ensuring every player has access to the full, tragic scope of Geralt's story before the franchise moves on.

The details

• Release Date: September 29, 2026.
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5 (with PS5 Pro support), Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
• Pricing: Free update for all existing owners of the base game.
• Immediate Perks: The Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions are free for all base game owners starting today.

What features are included in the remaster

The remaster is not just a simple resolution bump. CD Projekt Red revealed a suite of graphical and gameplay overhauls designed to make the grim world feel more immersive than ever. Players can expect comprehensive combat improvements and a complete rework of the game's quest-tracking system.

The update also introduces "immersive meditation," a feature designed to ground players deeper into the dark fantasy atmosphere. On the technical side, the remaster boasts full PS5 Pro support and ray-traced hair physics—because Geralt’s iconic white locks deserve to catch the eerie moonlight of the swamp with perfect accuracy.

When does the final DLC arrive

Beyond the remaster, CD Projekt Red also debuted the first gameplay trailer for Songs of the Past, the game's final major story expansion scheduled for a 2027 release. The trailer showcased a grittier tone, featuring an aging Geralt wielding a deadly new silver chain weapon to whip through supernatural threats.

While the studio kept specific narrative details under wraps, the gameplay footage hints at a haunting, lore-rich send-off to this era of the franchise.

Why it matters

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the most critically acclaimed RPGs of the 2010s, having sold millions of copies worldwide. By offering a free, high-spec remaster and making past expansions free, CD Projekt Red is positioning its signature title to remain technically relevant on modern hardware like the PS5 Pro and Switch 2, maintaining an active player base ahead of the studio's upcoming Witcher projects.