CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered during Gamescom Opening Night Live, arriving as a free upgrade for anyone who already owns the original game. The remaster is scheduled to launch September 29th, making it an accessible refresh for the existing player base rather than a paid re-release.
The move mirrors a growing industry trend of enhancing back-catalog titles for current-generation hardware, though CD Projekt Red hasn't detailed what technical or visual improvements the remaster entails beyond confirming its free availability to current owners.
- The Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29th as a no-cost upgrade for existing owners.
- CD Projekt Red revealed the project at Gamescom Opening Night Live, signaling continued support for the 2015 title.
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GamesRadar+
· Aug 26, 11:37 UTC
The Witcher 3 Remastered is free for existing owners, but here's the cheapest way to get a copy if you're yet to dive in
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GG.deals
· Aug 26, 08:12 UTC
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is coming as a FREE upgrade for existing owners
The Witcher 3 is about to get even better!
Com
· Aug 25, 23:00 UTC
The Witcher 3 Remastered Totally Overhauls The Game And It’s A Free Upgrade
CD Projekt Red had some huge announcements for The Witcher 3 at Gamescom Opening Night Live including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered which will release on September 29th. This will be a free upgrade for all owners of the original game…
IGN
· Aug 25, 20:02 UTC
The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches September as a Free Upgrade for Existing Owners
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3 Remastered, coming as a free upgrade to all owners next month.