Thesixthaxis iconThesixthaxisAug 25, 2026 ~1 min source read

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a free upgrade coming next month – DLC goes free as well

CD Projekt Red had a big surprise to finish off Gamescom Opening Night Live, with The Witcher 3: They're making the first two expansions to the game – Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine – free for all owners of the game as well.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a free upgrade coming next month – DLC goes free as well

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CD Projekt Red had a big surprise to finish off Gamescom Opening Night Live, with The Witcher 3:

They're making the first two expansions to the game – Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine – free for all owners of the game as well.

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CD Projekt Red had a big surprise to finish off Gamescom Opening Night Live, with The Witcher 3: They're making the first two expansions to the game – Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine – free for all owners of the game as well. Even after the game was upgraded for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, CDPR are planning to take things further once more, bringing an array of improvements including:

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  • Upgraded visuals Enhanced combat improved traveersal and movement New Witcher signs FX Improved mount handling Enhanced monster behaviours Skill tree revamp Transmogrification Enhanced Photo Mode And so...
  • That expansion will be the focus for CDPR at Gamescom this year, with The Witcher 4 expected to launch in 2028.

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  • This is seriously impressive for such an old game, and for CDPR to make it free, and it's all building up and relaying the foundations for what's to come in the form of The Witcher 3's third expansion,...

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Wild Hunt Remastered set to drop on 29th September 2026.

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