CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3 Remastered launches on September 29, 2026. The upgrade is free for everyone who already owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo Switch 2. The two existing expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are also free for all base game owners.
Here are the quick steps to secure your upgrade:
- Check your platform library (Steam, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store) to confirm ownership of the base game or Complete Edition.
- Claim free expansions if they are not already bundled in your library.
- For physical disc owners on PlayStation or Xbox, insert your disc into your console on September 29 to access the upgrade path.
- For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, access the eShop for digital copies or wait until launch day for physical cartridges.
How to Upgrade on PlayStation 5 and PS4
If you own The Witcher 3 for PS4 or PS5, you will receive the remastered version for free on September 29. The expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine are included via the Complete Edition or accessible for free. If you do not own the base game yet, you can purchase a used copy of the PS4 or PS5 version, insert it into a disc-equipped PS5, update to the latest version, and qualify for the remaster.
How to Upgrade on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Xbox owners can download The Witcher 3 Remastered for free from the Xbox Store starting September 29. The expansions are currently free to add to your account directly on the Xbox Store. If you need the base game on Xbox Series X, buying a used Xbox One disc version, inserting it, and updating will set up your console for the upgrade.
How to Upgrade on Nintendo Switch 2
Switch owners upgrading to the Switch 2 can claim their free copy depending on ownership type. Digital owners can preorder the remaster for free right now on the eShop. Physical copy owners can claim the free upgrade when the remaster launches on September 29.
How the PC and Battle.net Versions Work
Steam users automatically find The Witcher 3 - Complete Edition in their library, combining the base game and both expansions. For Blizzard's platform, the remastered edition is available to preorder on Battle.net, with purchases unlocking a special Geralt-inspired skin in Diablo 4.