CD Projekt is bringing The Witcher 3 back to the forefront with a remastered version launching on September 29, 2026. This update matters to players because it offers a free upgrade for anyone who already owns the game on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, or Switch 2. Current owners receive the remastered version as a free upgrade, while new customers can purchase the enhanced edition at the standard retail price.
Free upgrade for owners accompanies new Songs of the Past DLC
The remaster arrives alongside a significant content addition titled Songs of the Past. This new expansion serves as a major content drop for the franchise's aging but still popular title. The release targets a massive existing audience, with analysts projecting the installed base will reach 70 to 75 million copies by the time the expansion launches.
CD Projekt has priced the Songs of the Past expansion at 40 USD (around $40.00). This pricing structure separates the core remaster, which is free for owners, from the substantial new narrative content. The company aims to leverage the remaster to boost its fourth-quarter results through both new expansion sales and expanded player engagement.
The broader Witcher franchise has sold 90 million copies as of the first quarter of 2026. This figure provides context for the scale of the upcoming remaster and expansion release. We looked at the last The Witcher 3 update earlier, where several of the same balance and stability themes came up. The current strategy builds on that foundation by offering a free base upgrade to drive traffic toward the paid expansion.
The remastered version and the Songs of the Past expansion release globally on September 29, 2026. Owners on supported platforms will receive the remaster automatically or through standard update processes. The expansion will be available for purchase at the stated price point for all players.
Source: TweakTown
