CD Projekt Red (CDPR) revealed major details about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, confirming its September 29, 2026, release date and showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2 port during gamescom 2026. The remaster includes enhanced visuals, gameplay refinements, and a partnership with Blizzard Entertainment to bring the game to Battle.net. A collaboration with modder HalkHogan also ensures improved graphical fidelity, while technical specifications highlight a focus on stability across platforms.
Technical Specs and Platform Launches
The Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will run at 720p with 30 to 40fps in handheld mode, and 1080p with similar frame rates when docked, according to CDPR’s presentation at gamescom 2026. A Polish blogger reported the Switch 2 port may achieve 60fps, though CDPR has not officially confirmed this.
Technical upgrades include reworked combat systems, improved enemy behavior, and enhanced visuals through the work of modder HalkHogan. Their The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition will be integrated into the remaster, with improvements to characters, environments, and animations.
Blizzard Partnership and Expansion Details
CDPR’s collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment will bring The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered to Battle.net, with players able to access the game through the platform. A free expansion, Songs of the Past, is set for a 2027 release and will introduce the new region of Letten, described as an idyllic land hiding a dark secret. Players who pre-purchase Songs of the Past on Blizzard’s platform will unlock a Geralt-themed skin in Diablo 4, as confirmed by Blizzard News.
The remaster will also include the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions at no additional cost for existing owners.
Modder Collaboration and Community Impact
CDPR partnered with modder HalkHogan to integrate their HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition into the official remaster. HalkHogan, known for high-quality visual overhauls of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Starfield, described their work as almost all in-game characters, monsters, animals, vegetation, armors and equipment for Geralt & Roach and a large part of the environment
being reworked. Their mod will eliminate the need for the HDRP (High Definition Reworked Project) in the remaster, as stated in a post on Nexus Mods.
This collaboration highlights CDPR’s growing reliance on community-driven content, with HalkHogan’s work already included in the next-gen update of The Witcher 3.
Despite the technical advancements, some concerns remain about the Switch 2 port’s performance. While early impressions suggest “phenomenal” performance, questions persist about whether the graphical upgrades will justify the 60fps claim. A source from Notebookcheck speculated that developers may settle on a 40fps/120Hz mode by the September 29 release, with dynamic resolution adjustments in CPU-heavy areas.
The remaster’s success will depend on its ability to balance visual fidelity with performance, particularly on the Switch 2. CDPR’s emphasis on stability and free upgrades for existing owners positions the game as a significant update for long-time fans, while the partnership with Blizzard and the inclusion of Songs of the Past aim to attract new players. As the release date approaches, further details on platform-specific optimizations and expansion content are expected.
