The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition
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I've spent seven hours exploring the Steam Autumn Sale, and these are the 10 best games on discount I'd recommend picking up while you still can
This guide highlights ten of the best game deals available during the Steam Autumn Sale, which ends on October 8. The article recommends a variety of titles across different genres, including "Arc Raiders," "The Outlast Trials," "Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade," and "Resident Evil 4 Remake," noting record-low prices and significant discounts on acclaimed games and classics.
The Witcher 3: Remastered Gets Hotfix For Performance Issues, More Patches On the Way
CD Projekt RED and Fool’s Theory have released a hotfix for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to address performance issues and improve lighting. The developers are investigating further player-reported problems and plan to release more patches, including one for PC save issues. The remaster was a free update for owners of the original game.
Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 25 new games throughout October, with six available immediately. Highlights include CONTROL Resonant for Performance and Ultimate members and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. The service also offers a day pass for users to try premium cloud gaming.
Nintendo Download – October 1, 2026 (Europe)
The European Nintendo Download for the week of October 1, 2026, features a variety of retail and digital releases for the Nintendo Switch. Notable retail titles include EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and Octopath Traveler 2. The digital lineup includes numerous indie titles and remasters.
Xbox rolls out disc-to-digital program worldwide, but won't somebody please think of the hard drives
Xbox has globally launched its disc-to-digital program, allowing users to convert physical game licenses to digital ones. While this offers a way to preserve game libraries as the industry shifts towards all-digital platforms, the article highlights significant hidden costs related to the required storage space for digital backups, especially for users with extensive physical game collections.
The Witcher 3 Is Having A Record-Breaking Comeback In A Very Busy Gaming Month
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt has achieved a record-breaking number of concurrent players on Steam following the release of its Remastered Edition. This surge in popularity, surpassing previous records set by the Netflix series, highlights the enduring appeal of the game and its technical improvements. The remaster is a free upgrade for existing owners, contributing to its widespread adoption amidst a busy gaming release schedule.
The Witcher 3’s Nintendo Switch Cartridge Gives Users Free Digital Copy of Remastered on Switch 2
Physical copies of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch grant owners a free digital copy of the Remastered version on the Nintendo Switch 2. This generous move by CD Projekt RED, which also allows the cartridge to unlock the game for multiple accounts, contrasts with other companies that charge for current-gen upgrades. The Remastered version, which includes visual and gameplay improvements, has also seen success on PC and is available as a free update on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The Witcher 3 is 2026’s highest rated video game thanks to remaster
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has claimed the top spot as 2026's highest-rated game on Metacritic with an average score of 94, surpassing "Big Walk." This remaster, a free upgrade for owners of the original, has been praised for its refinements, though the article notes that ports and remasters can sometimes skew Metacritic's year-end rankings.
Get ready for The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past with a breakdown of everything you need to know about the new expansion
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X. Developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, it introduces a new region called Letten and continues Geralt's story as he searches for Dandelion. The expansion will also benefit from enhancements made in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered.
Geralt Returns! The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Launches With Major Upgrades
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is now available with significant visual, gameplay, and performance upgrades. Priced at £39.99, it is a free upgrade for eligible owners on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, including the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.
Featuring a host of our favorite games from this year and 2 of our favorite gaming devices, you can now place your votes for the best in gaming in the Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The nominations for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards 2026 have been announced, with games like Resident Evil Requiem, Big Walk, and 007 First Light receiving multiple nods across 21 categories. Voting is open until October 23, and the winners will be revealed on November 11. This year's nominations are noted for their diversity, featuring both indie hits and AAA blockbusters.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Metacritic score places it as the best version of the RPG yet and the top-scoring game of 2026
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a Metascore of 94 on PC, making it the highest-rated version of the game and currently the top-scoring game of 2026. While the original release and its Complete Edition had strong scores, the remastered version surpasses them, particularly when compared to the mixed reception of the Nintendo Switch port.
The Witcher 3 updated system requirements are in, and you will need an RTX 5080 for path tracing with DLSS and frame…
CD Projekt Red has released the updated system requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered, detailing the hardware needed for its path tracing graphical mode. While minimum requirements for 30 fps at 1080p are relatively modest, achieving 60 fps at 4K with path tracing and DLSS will necessitate an Intel Core i9 13900K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080.
All versions of The Witcher 3 "that exist in the world" will be upgraded with the free Remastered edition today
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that all existing versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a free upgrade to the Remastered edition today. This update includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions by default and brings significant graphical and gameplay enhancements across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with specific improvements for Nintendo Switch.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Sets New All-Time Concurrent Player Record on Steam With Remastered Release
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a new all-time peak of 120,324 concurrent players on Steam following its release. This free upgrade for existing owners, which includes numerous enhancements like improved combat and DLSS support, has significantly boosted player engagement.
How save transfer works in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered
Transferring save data to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a seamless process. Players can automatically transfer their existing saves from the original game by logging into the same CD Projekt RED account or platform. Upon loading a save, players will be prompted to reassign skill points due to the reworked skill system in the remaster.
Witcher Fans Are Eating Well
Fans of The Witcher franchise have numerous upcoming projects to anticipate, including The Witcher 3 Remastered, releasing September 29. Future releases include the expansion Songs of the Past in 2027, The Witcher 4 in 2028 focusing on Ciri, and potentially The Witcher 5 and 6 by 2034. Andrzej Sapkowski also plans to finish the next novel in the series by 2027.
Here's a gallery of the times The Witcher 3's remastered lighting had me like, 'Damn'
The remastered edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt features new lighting and textures that the author finds visually impressive, particularly during sunrise and sunset. While some debate the graphical changes, the option to revert to older versions on Steam is available.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Review – A Classic Worth Revisiting
The Witcher 3 Remastered offers a compelling return to The Continent, significantly enhancing the original experience with impressive visual upgrades like ray tracing and path tracing. While some gameplay changes, such as combat and skill trees, take time to appreciate, the overall modernization makes it the definitive way to play the acclaimed RPG, especially with its expansions included. Performance on PC remains excellent even with demanding graphical settings.
Here’s How Visually Different The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks
The Witcher 3 Remastered introduces significant visual upgrades, including path tracing, a feature exclusive to the updated version. Comparisons show enhanced graphics on PC with ray tracing and path tracing enabled, though some minor graphical issues may be present in the pre-release build. The remaster is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with a new DLC, Songs of the Past, planned for 2027.