Every Upgrade In ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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   CD Projekt Red Launches The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered

   CD Projekt Red has released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered as a free update for all existing owners of the game. The overhaul introduces modernized graphics, including path tracing and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, alongside improvements to combat, movement, and skill progression. A new transmog system for armor and swords is available after players unlock master smiths through specific quests. The release has seen strong initial performance, surpassing the original game's peak Steam player count within three hours and earning a 94 Metacritic rating.

   Why it matters

   This update brings a decade-old RPG into the current hardware generation. It targets high-end PC hardware and Xbox Series X|S consoles to provide a definitive version of the story.

   What is confirmed

   • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a free upgrade for those who already own the original game.
   • The update includes path tracing and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction.
   • The remaster has a 94 rating on Metacritic.
   • The Remastered edition beat the original game's peak player count on Steam within three hours.
   • Players can transmog swords and armor after unlocking master smiths via quests.

   Still unconfirmed

   • An RTX 5080 is required for 4K path tracing.
   • The game runs at 30 FPS on an RTX 5080 with frame generation disabled.

   What to watch next

   • Further performance benchmarks for Xbox Series X|S
   • Official detailed PC system requirements for non-path tracing settings
   Sources used for this update (25)

   1. gamerant.com — The Witcher 3 - Trophy/Achievement Guide
   2. www.ign.com — CD Projekt Releases Official List of All the Improvements in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
   3. Forbes — Every Upgrade In ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered’ Ahead Of Release
   4. tweaktown.com — The Witcher 3 remaster gets updated path tracing system requirements, requiring an RTX 5080 for 4K
   5. TechPowerUp — CD Projekt Red Unveils Detailed PC Requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered
   6. Pure Xbox — Here's What The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
   7. IGN — The Witcher 3 Gets 30 FPS on an RTX 5080 With Frame Gen Disabled
   8. Pure Xbox — Roundup: The First Reviews Are In For The Witcher 3 Remastered
   9. PC Gamer — Here's The Witcher 3 Remastered release time for your region
   10. every.to — Every
   11. www.polygon.com — Here’s every change in The Witcher 3 Remastered
   12. www.polygon.com — The Witcher 3 Remastered is officially the best-reviewed game of the year
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