The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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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 Smashes Its Own Concurrent Player Record On Steam
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new concurrent player record on Steam, surpassing 120,000 players following the launch of its free remaster. This update also includes all previously released downloadable content.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Polishes a Classic Without Rebuilding It
The Witcher 3 Remastered offers a substantial visual upgrade with enhanced detail, lighting, and character models, making the 11-year-old game look significantly more modern. While it doesn't overhaul combat or core systems, the free update introduces welcome quality-of-life improvements like transmogrification and cross-platform mod support, ensuring the game's longevity.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hits new concurrent player count record on Steam following remaster
CD Projekt RED announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new concurrent player record on Steam, reaching over 119,000 players following the release of its remaster. The remaster brings visual improvements and quality-of-life changes to the 2015 RPG, and is also available on other platforms including 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.
The Witcher 3 Fans Relieved to Find Low-Polygon Pigeons Have Survived the Remaster Process
Fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are relieved that the low-polygon pigeons have been preserved in the game's remaster. While CD Projekt Red has implemented numerous graphical improvements, the iconic pigeon models remain unchanged.
Beloved RPG Gets Free PlayStation 5 Remaster Upgrade Today
CD Projekt Red has released a free remaster upgrade for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X. The update includes numerous enhancements to gameplay, performance, and visuals, aiming to make the game play smoother without rebuilding it from scratch. This release precedes an upcoming expansion, "Songs of the Past," scheduled for 2027.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is happening alongside the remaster because CD Projekt Red believes "there is still more to say about Geralt" after 11 years
CD Projekt Red is releasing a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, alongside a remaster of the base game. The expansion, developed by Fool's Theory, will delve deeper into the backstory of Dandelion and explore Geralt's supporting cast. The developers believe there is still more to say about Geralt's story after 11 years.
The Witcher 3 surges to its highest Steam concurrent player-count ever, following Remastered edition's release
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved its highest-ever concurrent player count on Steam, with nearly 120,000 players engaging with the game following the release of its Remastered edition. This surge surpasses previous peaks, including its initial launch and the next-gen update.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past can be played without the other expansions, but it will know if you do
The upcoming 'Songs of the Past' DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, developed by Fool's Theory and CD Projekt Red, will be playable even if players haven't completed the previous expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. However, the game will acknowledge player choices from those expansions in dialogue and story consequences. The DLC is set to release in 2027 and continues Geralt's story after his retirement.
The Witcher 3 Remastered breaks the RPG's all-time Steam peak hours after launch with a surging player count that…
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's recent remaster has shattered its all-time peak player count on Steam, surpassing 120,000 concurrent players within hours of launch. This surge in popularity is attributed to the free update for existing owners and the game's enduring appeal, with expectations for further growth as more players engage with the enhanced version.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past sounds like it's mirroring Blood and Wine in being "a lot dreamier" than a "bread-and-butter Witcher story"
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory are exploring a dreamier, more stylistic narrative approach for the upcoming expansion 'The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past,' differentiating it from the core 'Witcher' stories and even the 'Blood and Wine' DLC. This expansion aims to delve deeper into character relationships, particularly focusing on Geralt and Dandelion's friendship, which has not been fully explored in previous titles.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Has Already Broken Steam Concurrent Player Record
The remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has already set a new record for concurrent players on Steam, surpassing its previous peak shortly after launch. This surge in player numbers highlights the enduring popularity of the game.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Reportedly Broken on AMD GPUs Ahead of New Driver
The recently released remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is reportedly experiencing significant bugs and visual artifacts on AMD graphics cards. While Nvidia users seem unaffected, AMD users are encountering numerous issues.
What does simulating your Witcher 2 save do?
This guide explains the 'simulate Witcher 2 save' option in The Witcher 3 Remastered, detailing how it impacts story choices and quests. It recommends enabling the simulation to experience more content, including interactions with Letho, and provides default outcomes if the option is turned off.
The Witcher 3 Remastered did not, in fact, change the RPG's hilarious low-poly pigeons, much to fans' delight:…
The recent remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt initially caused concern among fans that the game's famously low-poly pigeons would be removed. However, it has been confirmed that these beloved, hilariously low-poly assets remain intact in the updated version, much to the delight of the player base. The remaster also includes other improvements such as reworked visuals and skill trees.
The Witcher 3 Remastered launch trailer – acclaimed RPG returns on Nintendo Switch 2
CD Projekt Red has released a new launch trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, which is now available on Nintendo Switch. This version features upgraded graphics, gameplay improvements, and includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. It is a free upgrade for existing owners of the original Nintendo Switch game.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered adds a neat Bard's Ballad preset designed to 'streamline gameplay' by offering a ton of custom options you would normally need mods for, and I'm eager to try it out
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has received a new update introducing improved animations, a rebalanced skill system, and enhanced visuals. A notable addition is the 'Bard's Ballad' accessibility preset, which simplifies gameplay mechanics and offers extensive customization options, including ignoring item weight and faster boat travel.
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.
