Twelve guides, five chapters

Witcher 3 Remastered Guides

Every Witcher 3 Remastered guide on the site, grouped by what you need first. Each one is built from CD Projekt Red's own notes and named outlets, linked at the foot of the page with the date it was last checked.

Where to start with these Witcher 3 Remastered guides

Returning with an old save? Read the save transfer guide first, then the Witcher 3 Remastered skill tree: your skill points were reset and you will want to spend them before the next fight. Not upgraded yet? The free upgrade guide shows who gets the remaster free on each platform. On PC, check the system requirements before you turn on path tracing. Want the whole list of changes first? Start with the Witcher 3 Remastered patch notes.

Chapter I

What changed

Every change from the official notes in one place: combat, the map, loot, graphics and the bug fixes.

Patch Notes and ChangesEvery change from the official notes: skill tree, Reforge, combat, camera, loot, graphics and fixes.6 min read

Chapter II

Upgrade and saves

Who gets the remaster free, how to download it, and what happens to your old saves, achievements and trophies.

Free UpgradeWho gets it free on Steam, GOG, Epic, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, who pays, and how to download it.4 min read Save TransferOld saves, achievements and trophies carry over. Skill points reset. What to do on first load.3 min read

Chapter III

Skills and gear

The rebuilt skill tree reset every save's skill points. Rebuild Geralt, then restyle your gear with Reforge.

Skill Tree and Skill ResetThree ranks per skill, prerequisites instead of point gates, the skill point reset and how to rebuild.5 min read Reforge TransmogChange how gear looks without losing stats. Where Yoana and Hattori are and how looks unlock.4 min read

Chapter IV

Performance by platform

Requirements and the best settings on PC, the graphics modes on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and the new controls on Switch 2.

System RequirementsSix PC tiers from 1080p 30 FPS on Low to 4K 60 FPS path tracing, plus storage and Windows.4 min read Best PC SettingsPath tracing, DLSS 4.5, FSR 4 and XeSS 2.0, what HairWorks costs, and the menus worth changing.5 min read PS5, PS5 Pro and XboxRay Tracing and Performance modes, PSSR, VRR and uncapped frame rates, plus Xbox Series X|S.3 min read Switch 2 VersionThe free upgrade for Switch owners, four playstyles, mouse and motion controls, gyro, HDR and VRR.4 min read

Chapter V

Extras

The Bard's Ballad accessibility preset, mods on every platform through mod.io, and the expanded photo mode.

Bard's Ballad PresetThe new accessibility preset: faster regen, infinite breath, no weight limit and four more options.3 min read Mods on Every PlatformThe in-game mod.io browser on PC and consoles, how to log in, REDkit, and what to check first.3 min read Photo ModePlaceable characters, poses, weather and time controls, a first-person camera and saved presets.3 min read

How these Witcher 3 Remastered guides are kept up to date

Every Witcher 3 Remastered guide here names its sources at the foot of the page, with the date it was last checked. When CD Projekt Red ships a patch, the changes go into the patch notes guide first and then into the pages they touch, and the update log records what changed. Spot a mistake? The about page explains how to send a correction.