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‘The Witcher’ Officially Brings Back Geralt of Rivia Next Week for New Release
CD Projekt Red is releasing a next-generation remaster of The Witcher 3 on 29 September 2026, bringing significant visual and performance improvements to the 2015 Game of the Year winner. The remaster represents a major update to the fantasy franchise, which continues to expand through additional content despite the delay of The Witcher 4 to 2028.
The remaster optimises the game for modern consoles such as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S whilst maintaining compatibility with older systems. New features include the removal of weapon durability and inventory weight limitations, along with updated animations for Geralt's magical signs. CD Projekt Red is also planning a major DLC expansion titled "Songs of the Past" for 2027, comparable in scale to the acclaimed "Blood and Wine" expansion, though an exact release date has not been confirmed.
In short
- The Witcher 3 remaster launches 29 September with upgraded graphics and performance
- Quality-of-life improvements remove weapon durability and inventory constraints
- The Witcher 4 remains delayed until 2028
Explained simply
The Witcher 3 is a fantasy role-playing game made by Polish studio CD Projekt Red. Players control Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who travels through a world shaped by political conflicts and supernatural threats. The game first came out in 2015 and received two large story expansions, including Blood and Wine.
The series is based on books by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski and has also been adapted for television. The Witcher 4 is the next main game in the series, while the new release keeps the earlier game in focus as the franchise continues to grow.