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Gaming News #52

28 September 2026

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The Witcher 3 Remastered Unlocks September 29 as a Free 45 GB Upgrade With No Preload

CD Projekt Red confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered goes live September 29 at 10am UTC as a free upgrade for existing owners. The download is about 45 GB on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series and about 50 GB for the separate Switch 2 version, with no preload. Base game owners also get the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions free, and reviews go up a day early.

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Discussion Topics

  1. Free remaster plus free expansions: best player-friendly move of the year, or a warm-up for Witcher 4 marketing?
  2. Would you start a fresh 100-hour run for path tracing and a reworked skill tree?
  3. Should other studios give away remasters to existing owners?