CD Projekt Red confirmed at Gamescom 2026 that The Witcher 3 Remastered will arrive on September 29, 2026, including a native release for Nintendo Switch 2.
The Witcher 3 originally launched in 2015 and has been supported across multiple console generations; this remaster brings updated systems and improvements to the title on current hardware while offering a free upgrade path for existing owners.
What was announced
- Release date: September 29, 2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Upgrade policy: Free digital upgrades for current owners on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch when the remaster appears on eShop and other digital storefronts
CD Projekt Red framed the remaster as a modernization effort rather than a paid re-release.
CEO Michal Nowakowski told The Game Business that the company never seriously considered charging for the new edition; instead, he emphasized that the forthcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion, slated for 2027, will be the primary commercial focus for the year, and the remaster is intended as a gift to players.
Nowakowski explained the project began as internal conversations while the developer team and external partner Fool's Theory worked on the 'Songs of the Past' expansion.
Those discussions prompted a review of the base game's systems, he said, and what started as modest updates evolved into a full remaster once developers identified broader opportunities to modernize combat, missions, and technical fidelity.
Technical and platform notes
CD Projekt Red has stated the remaster will target improvements in combat responsiveness, mission structure, and general modernization of systems originally developed over a decade ago.
The decision to include a native Nintendo Switch 2 version aligns with the platform's growing adoption among third-party publishers and broader support for current-gen features.
What players should expect
Existing owners across last- and current-gen platforms will receive the remaster at no additional cost via digital stores.
The release aims to ensure The Witcher 3 remains accessible and technically current on the major gaming platforms as the franchise moves toward new content in 2027.
For players following Nintendo platform news, watch the eShop and official CD Projekt Red channels for patch notes and upgrade instructions as the September 29 launch approaches.
The Witcher 3 originally launched in 2015 and has been supported across multiple console generations; this remaster brings updated systems and improvements to the title on current hardware while offering a free upgrade path for existing owners.
What was announced
- Release date: September 29, 2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Upgrade policy: Free digital upgrades for current owners on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch when the remaster appears on eShop and other digital storefronts
CD Projekt Red framed the remaster as a modernization effort rather than a paid re-release.
CEO Michal Nowakowski told The Game Business that the company never seriously considered charging for the new edition; instead, he emphasized that the forthcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion, slated for 2027, will be the primary commercial focus for the year, and the remaster is intended as a gift to players.
Nowakowski explained the project began as internal conversations while the developer team and external partner Fool's Theory worked on the 'Songs of the Past' expansion.
Those discussions prompted a review of the base game's systems, he said, and what started as modest updates evolved into a full remaster once developers identified broader opportunities to modernize combat, missions, and technical fidelity.
Technical and platform notes
CD Projekt Red has stated the remaster will target improvements in combat responsiveness, mission structure, and general modernization of systems originally developed over a decade ago.
The decision to include a native Nintendo Switch 2 version aligns with the platform's growing adoption among third-party publishers and broader support for current-gen features.
What players should expect
Existing owners across last- and current-gen platforms will receive the remaster at no additional cost via digital stores.
The release aims to ensure The Witcher 3 remains accessible and technically current on the major gaming platforms as the franchise moves toward new content in 2027.
For players following Nintendo platform news, watch the eShop and official CD Projekt Red channels for patch notes and upgrade instructions as the September 29 launch approaches.
