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The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches September 29, 2026

8/28/2026

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CD Projekt Remaster

CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered for multiple platforms, releasing September 29, 2026.
Owners of The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Complete Edition receive the remaster as a free upgrade.
The remaster includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine expansions at no extra cost.
Steam raised the Complete Edition price from $39.99 to $49.99 alongside the remaster announcement.

Summary

CD Projekt Expands

CD Projekt Red partnered with Fool’s Theory, a studio founded by CD Projekt veterans, to develop Songs of the Past.
VP story director Marcin Blacha said the expansion returns to series roots, drawing on Polish folklore and history.
The expansion introduces Dandelion’s cousin Lilla, his grandmother, and his brother Gustav, each influencing the main storyline.
Developers denied that Songs of the Past serves as a prequel to the upcoming Witcher 4.

History

Historical Context

When CD Projekt Red launched The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2015, the open-world RPG sold over 10 million copies and won Game of the Year awards. Steam listed the Complete Edition at $39.99, and by 2020 the title generated $500 million in revenue, prompting frequent price revisions. The 2026 remaster mirrors that 2015 success, pairing CD Projekt Red with Fool’s Theory and director Marcin Blacha, embedding Polish folklore and echoing Sapkowski’s narratives. Consequently, the upgraded pricing to $49.99 and free expansion content aim to sustain long-term Witcher franchise profitability while reinforcing the series’ cultural roots.

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CD Projekt Remaster

CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered for multiple platforms, releasing September 29, 2026.
Owners of The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Complete Edition receive the remaster as a free upgrade.
The remaster includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine expansions at no extra cost.
Steam raised the Complete Edition price from $39.99 to $49.99 alongside the remaster announcement.

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