The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces a toggleable movement system for Geralt's horse, Roach, giving players control over how the companion behaves in the open world. This change matters because it lets players choose between realistic physics or the original 'legacy' mode that many fans prefer for its predictable handling. Players can choose between the updated realistic movement and the original legacy behavior for the horse.
CD Projekt Red updates horse AI while keeping original behavior available
CD Projekt Red is releasing this remaster as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The update adds the 'Songs of the Past' expansion, which takes Geralt to a new region. Players also gain access to a new chain weapon that enables brutal grab attacks during combat.
The core technical change involves Roach's movement AI. The developers updated the horse's physics to be more realistic, but they also added a toggle to revert to the original buggy behavior. Design Director Karolina Kuzia and Level Design Lead Miles Tost explained that they did not see any actual bugs in the original Roach AI. Tost joked that he thinks the original horse is perfect and does not need fixing.
The remaster launches on September 29, 2026. The announced launch date of September 29, 2026, indicates a long development timeline for the remaster. The toggle feature allows players to turn off the new physics if they prefer the legacy Roach they have grown to know. The toggle allows players to revert to the original legacy behavior if they prefer it.
The remaster details were reviewed as part of tracking CD Projekt Red's upcoming releases. The game will be available globally on all supported platforms. Players can look forward to the new weapon and expansion content when the remaster ships.
Source: DEXERTO
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