Get ready to return to the Continent! CD Projekt Red just dropped a bombshell at Gamescom: The Witcher 3 is getting a full-blown remaster, and current owners on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S will receive it as a free update. This news has sent ripples of excitement throughout the gaming community, promising a visually enhanced experience for one of the most beloved RPGs of all time.
A Visual Feast: What’s New in The Witcher 3 Remastered?
While details are still emerging, we know that The Witcher 3 Remastered will bring significant improvements to the game’s visuals and gameplay. Nintendo Switch owners will also get a dedicated enhanced version, available for free download. The PC version will be sold through Battle.net, and those who purchase it will receive an exclusive Geralt skin for Diablo 4. Existing owners of the base game and expansions will gain access to the first two DLCs (Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone) at no extra cost.
But that’s not all! CD Projekt Red also teased “Songs of the Past,” a major expansion planned for release in 2027, which is sure to keep players engaged for years to come. For those eager to dive deeper into the changes, .
Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you in The Witcher 3 Remastered:
- Enhanced combat mechanics
- Improved movement and traversal options
- Revamped horse control system
- More realistic monster behavior
- Revised skill tree
- Armor customization options
- Expanded photo mode
- New finishing moves
- Cross-platform multiplayer support
- Advanced quest tracking
- More immersive meditation mechanics
- Optimized animations
- User interface improvements
- Revamped loot system
- Improved motion blur effects
- New accessibility features
- Updated tutorial section
- HDR support
- More realistic foliage rendering
- Lighting enhancements
- Ray tracing support, including hair ray tracing
The announcement also highlighted special optimizations for PlayStation 5 Pro owners, the Xbox Play Anywhere feature, and “exclusive features” planned for the unannounced Nintendo Switch 2. Furthermore, PC players can rejoice knowing that Nvidia DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XESS 2.0 will be implemented to boost performance.
More Gwent, More Witcher: What’s on the Horizon?
In addition to the remaster news, it was confirmed that “Songs of the Past” will feature even more Gwent gameplay. And for those eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Geralt’s story, and slated for release in 2028.
“Our team is working on a brand-new saga starring Ciri,” said Michał Nowakowski, Co-CEO of CD Projekt Red. “This game will feature a massive and immersive open world, intense and action-packed gameplay, and a deep story that will captivate players for years to come. Simply put, this is the biggest, boldest, and most ambitious game we’ve ever created.”
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Source: IGN
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