CD Projekt RED has released a major update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, bringing significant content changes to players just weeks before the game's remastered edition launches. This patch marks a strategic shift in support for the original version, as it ends development on last-generation consoles while boosting the current-gen experience. Players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can now access two major story expansions for free, a move that adds substantial value to the base game before the upcoming remaster hits shelves.
Ends last-gen support and bundles expansions for current platforms
The update, identified as version 4.040.200, went live globally on August 25. It is strictly limited to current-generation hardware and personal computers, leaving owners of PS4 and Xbox One systems without any further official support from the developer. This decision mirrors the support lifecycle seen with Cyberpunk 2077, where CD Projekt RED eventually shifted focus entirely to newer platforms. The patch serves as a final major content drop for the original codebase before the studio transitions attention to the remastered release.
A key feature of this update is the inclusion of the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions at no additional cost. Any player who owns the base game automatically receives these two large story arcs, which were previously sold as separate paid DLC. This effectively bundles the complete narrative experience into the standard version for current-gen and PC users. The update ensures that new or returning players get the full scope of Geralt's story without needing to purchase extra content packages.
This software release precedes the official launch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, which is scheduled for September 29. The upcoming remastered edition is expected to introduce graphical and technical upgrades, while this update maintains the original version's completeness until the new release. Players who choose to stick with the original version now have access to the complete story content, including both major expansions, without extra charges.
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