Witcher 3 System Requirements Updated for Future Expansion
CD Projekt Red is raising The Witcher 3's minimum PC requirements, mandating Windows 11 and SSDs for the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion.
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The Witcher 3 reveals new system requirements and it's now Windows 11 or nothing
CD Projekt Red has updated the minimum system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, mandating 64-bit Windows 11 and dropping support for Windows 10, DirectX 11, and HDDs. These changes are being implemented to ensure compatibility and performance for the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion, expected in 2027.
The Witcher 3 system requirements change for the first time in 4 years as CDPR wants "to ensure smooth performance and compatibility going forward" for Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red is updating the system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to ensure performance for the upcoming Songs of the Past DLC, set to release in 2027. The changes include a shift to SSDs only, Windows 11 as the minimum OS, and exclusive use of DirectX 12, with new minimum PC specifications provided.
The Witcher 3 minimum PC requirements rise significantly ahead of new expansion, forcing you to use Windows 11 and an SSD
CD Projekt Red has significantly increased the minimum PC system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, requiring Windows 11 and an SSD for future updates and the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion. This change reflects evolving hardware capabilities and software support, with the developer ceasing support for older operating systems and traditional hard drives.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Minimum Requirements Set to Change Ahead of Songs of the Past Expansion
CD Projekt has announced that the minimum system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be updated prior to the release of its upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past. This change indicates potential adjustments to the game's technical demands.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Raising its Minimum PC Requirements to Prepare for Songs of the Past
CD Projekt RED is increasing the minimum PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in preparation for the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion. These changes, which include updated CPU, GPU, RAM, and SSD requirements, will also necessitate Windows 11 and DirectX 12, impacting Cyberpunk 2077 as well. Players unable to meet the new specifications will be able to roll back to a previous version but will not be able to play the new expansion.
