Explainers
Own The Witcher 3? The free remaster includes both expansions
The September 29 upgrade includes Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine for base-game owners within the same platform ecosystem. Returning players also need to rebuild their skills.
By ShowVision ·
Did you know The Witcher 3 Remastered came out on September 29? If you own the base game, the upgrade is free—and you get both original expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. You claim it within the same platform ecosystem. [S1][S2][S4]
Before you return to an old save, check Geralt’s build. Existing skill points have been reset, the new trees use prerequisites, and each skill has three ranks. Many non-boss monsters also have revised attack patterns, counterattacks and movement. [S1][S3]
You can also grab loot without getting off Roach. And if item weight or gear wear slows you down, the configurable Bard’s Ballad preset lets you turn off both. [S1]
The supported versions are PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. [S1][S4]
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered release dates
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- [S1] CD PROJEKT RED: See what’s new in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered!
- [S2] CD PROJEKT RED: Announcing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered
- [S3] PC Gamer: CD Projekt lays out why you should play The Witcher 3 Remastered
- [S4] CD PROJEKT RED: The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt — Remastered is available now