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The Witcher 3 Remaster announced, free for existing owners, while expansion Songs of the Past details finally shown

A free, graphics‑rich remaster of The Witcher 3 launches Sept 29, 2026, alongside the long‑awaited Songs of the Past expansion.

By · Published August 27, 2026 at 09:56 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 21:47 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Game Informer · Polygon.com · The Verge · CD PROJEKT RED Press Center · Eurogamer.net.

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📍 The outcome

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered was announced as a free upgrade for existing owners, with a release date set for September 29, and it included details about the Songs of the Past expansion alongside improved combat and graphics. No further coverage has emerged beyond the initial announcement.

Epilogue added 2h ago, after coverage quieted.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 25, 21:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 25, 22:07 UTC · Clavecd.es

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The brief

At the same announcement CD Projekt RED revealed the expansion Songs of the Past, whose specifics were previously unrevealed. The announcement came directly from CD Projekt RED’s press centre, which confirmed the free‑to‑play nature of the remaster and listed the visual enhancements, rebalanced combat system, and the forthcoming Songs of the Past expansion as its core components.

The Verge highlighted that existing accounts will receive the upgrade at no cost, and Eurogamer echoed the release schedule while emphasizing the inclusion of the new expansion details. Reporting diverges on what the expansion will contain; Eurogamer mentions that details have finally been shown, but no outlet provides information on pricing, platform compatibility beyond the base game, or the narrative focus of Songs of the Past.

Technical specifications such as performance targets or support for mod tools are also absent. Those gaps will shape consumer expectations as the September launch approaches.

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Quick answers

When is the remastered edition scheduled to launch?

September 29, 2026.

Is the upgrade free for players who already own The Witcher 3?

Yes, the upgrade is free for existing owners.

What details are known about the Songs of the Past expansion?

The expansion has been announced and some details have been shown, but coverage does not disclose its price, platform specifics, or storyline content.

Topics

The Witcher 3 CD Projekt RED Remaster Songs of the Past Gaming

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