The Witcher 3 Remastered Isn't Pulling Punches: 'When We Think About This Remaster, It's Almost Like A 2.0 Overhaul'
The Witcher 3 Remastered is set to be a major overhaul, not just a simple upgrade.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is slated for release. CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the remaster will be a significant overhaul, akin to a 2.0 version. The company has also stated that current owners will not be charged for the upgrade.
The remaster will include contributions from a top modder, following a similar approach taken with the game's next-gen update. Kotaku describes the remaster as a substantial overhaul, not just a simple upgrade. VICE explains the release date.
Nintendo Wire and Rock Paper Shotgun confirm the free upgrade policy and the involvement of a top modder. The remaster is positioned as a major enhancement, not a minor update.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 7h ago.
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- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past reveals new gameplay deep dive and story details IMDb · 14h ago
- The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remastered Release Date Explained VICE · 14h ago
- CD Projekt Red never considered charging current owners for The Witcher 3: Remastered’s upgrade Nintendo Wire · 14h ago
- The Witcher 3 Remastered includes work from a top modder, as CD Projekt Red follow the path they walked with the RPG's next-gen update Rock Paper Shotgun · 14h ago
- The Witcher 3 Remastered Isn't Pulling Punches: 'When We Think About This Remaster, It's Almost Like A 2.0 Overhaul' Kotaku · 14h ago
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What is the release date for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered?
The release date is not specified in coverage.
Will current owners of The Witcher 3 need to pay for the remastered version?
No, CD Projekt Red has stated that current owners will not be charged for the upgrade.
Who is contributing to the remastered version of The Witcher 3?
A top modder is involved in the remastered version, according to Rock Paper Shotgun.
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