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Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3 is back, with a free remaster and a new expansion on the way, but not everyone is happy about it.

By · Published August 28, 2026  10:11 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026  07:41 UTC

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The remastered edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was slated for a September 29 launch, with CD Projekt Red offering it for free to existing owners and announcing a new expansion for 2027. The update adds 60 fps with ray tracing and PSSR on PS5 Pro, raises PC minimum hardware requirements, introduces the Songs of the Past content, and sees CD Projekt Red partnering with a modder and Blizzard Entertainment on the project.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is returning with a remastered version and a new expansion. The surprise announcement came from CD Projekt RED, who revealed that the remastered version will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and even the Switch 2. The remaster will be free for those who already own the game, with a release date set for September 29. The remaster is not the only news.

CD Projekt RED also announced a new expansion titled 'Songs of the Past,' which is set to release in 2027. A trailer shown at Gamescom revealed new gameplay and a new weapon. The expansion is expected to be similar in scope to the previous expansion, Blood & Wine. The news has not been universally welcomed.

PS5 players were surprised to receive the remastered version for free, with some expressing disappointment that the remaster is not a full next-gen upgrade. The free offer is limited to those who already own the game, which has led to some frustration among players who do not own it. The current state of affairs is that the remastered version of The Witcher 3 is confirmed for a September 29 release, with the new expansion 'Songs of the Past' scheduled for 2027. CD Projekt RED has also announced a partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, although details of this collaboration have not been specified.

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When is the remastered version of The Witcher 3 being released?

The remastered version of The Witcher 3 is set to release on September 29.

Will the remastered version be free?

The remastered version will be free for those who already own the game.

What is the new expansion for The Witcher 3 called?

The new expansion is called 'Songs of the Past'.

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