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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Bumps PC Minimum Hardware Requirements

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches September 29, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Switch 2. CD Projekt Red confirmed the update supports save transfers from the original game. This release follows previous announcements regarding increased PC minimum hardware requirements and new accessibility options to disable item durability and carry weight limits. While the remaster moves forward, the company has shifted development resources away from the 2022-announced Witcher 1 remake to prioritize work on The Witcher 4.

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  • ✓ The Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Switch 2.
  • ✓ CD Projekt Red confirmed the remaster allows save transfers.
  • ✓ The Witcher 1 remake is halted as development teams shift focus to The Witcher 4.
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What changed

CD Projekt Red provided a specific release date, platform list, and confirmation of save transfer capabilities.

Live updates

  1. The Witcher 3 Remastered Set for September 29 Launch

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches September 29, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Switch 2. CD Projekt Red confirmed the update supports save transfers from the original game. This release follows previous announcements regarding increased PC minimum hardware requirements and new accessibility options to disable item durability and carry weight limits. While the remaster moves forward, the company has shifted development resources away from the 2022-announced Witcher 1 remake to prioritize work on The Witcher 4.

    Why it matters

    The remaster updates a decade-old RPG with modern hardware targets and quality-of-life features. This occurs amid a broader studio pivot toward the next main entry in the series. CD Projekt Red is also collaborating with Blizzard Entertainment.

    What is confirmed

    • The Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Switch 2.
    • CD Projekt Red confirmed the remaster allows save transfers.
    • The Witcher 1 remake is halted as development teams shift focus to The Witcher 4.

    What to watch next

    • Details on the free upgrade process for original owners
    • Official hardware specifications for the PC minimum requirements
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. www.polygon.com — The Witcher 3 devs confirm an essential player-first feature for the game's remaster
    2. www.vice.com — The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remastered Release Date Explained
    3. www.techpowerup.com — CDPR Halts The Witcher 1 Remake Due to The Witcher 4
    4. www.techpowerup.com — Improved CPU Supply Narrows 2026 Global Notebook Shipment Decline to 9.4%, but Brands Still Face Heavy Cost Pressure
    confidence 100%

  2. CD PROJEKT RED Announces The Witcher 3 Remastered with Higher PC Requirements

    CD PROJEKT RED has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, which introduces increased minimum hardware requirements for PC players. The update includes new accessibility tools allowing users to disable item durability and ignore carry weight limits. Alongside the remaster, the company revealed a first look at Songs of the Past. Other recent developments include a price increase for the original game and the release of the original DLC for free on Xbox platforms. CD PROJEKT RED has also partnered with Blizzard Entertainment.

    Why it matters

    The original The Witcher 3 is a widely played RPG. This remaster updates the technical baseline for PC users while adding quality-of-life features to remove restrictive mechanics.

    What is confirmed

    • CD PROJEKT RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered.
    • The remaster increases minimum hardware requirements for PC.
    • New accessibility options allow players to disable item durability and ignore carry weight limits.
    • CD PROJEKT RED is partnering with Blizzard Entertainment.
    • Songs of the Past has received a first look.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The price of the original The Witcher 3 was increased ahead of the remaster release.
    • The Witcher 3 DLC is now free on Xbox.

    What to watch next

    • Release date for The Witcher 3 Remastered
    • Detailed PC hardware specification list
    • Gameplay details for Songs of the Past
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. CD PROJEKT RED Press Center — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look
    2. Blizzard News — CD PROJEKT RED teams up with Blizzard Entertainment
    3. Game Informer — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Preview: Coming Out
    4. TechPowerUp — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Bumps PC Minimum Hardware Requirements
    5. IGN — The Witcher 3 Price Quietly Increased Ahead of Remaster Release
    6. Pure Xbox — The Witcher 3's Phenomenal DLC Is Now Completely Free On Xbox Ahead Of Remaster
    7. XBOX Wire — The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Give Us a Unique Way to Revisit This Beloved World
    8. www.pcgamesn.com — The Witcher 3 Remastered lets you ignore everyone's least favorite RPG mechanics
    9. www.techpowerup.com — Fable Gets Forgiving PC Minimum Hardware Requirements and Potential 60 FPS Cap
    confidence 90%
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