The Witcher 3 Remastered free upgrade goes to everyone who already owns The Witcher 3 on the platform they play on. CD Projekt Red lists Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and owners of the original Nintendo Switch version get the native Switch 2 version free. It released on September 29, 2026, and the download includes Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Only players who buy on Battle.net or the Microsoft Store, and new players, pay.
Is Witcher 3 Remastered free? Platform by platform
| Platform | Free upgrade? | How you get it |
|---|---|---|
| Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store | Yes, for owners | The game updates in your library; no separate purchase. |
| PlayStation 5 | Yes, for owners | Download the PS5 version from the PlayStation Store. PS4 copies, including discs, count. |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes, for owners | Download the Series X|S version from the Microsoft Store. Xbox One copies, including discs, count. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Yes, for Switch owners | Claim the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. |
| Battle.net | No | New store for the game: buy the remaster there. |
| Microsoft Store (PC) | No | Buy it; it is an Xbox Play Anywhere title. |
| PS4, Xbox One, Switch 1 | No remaster | Those consoles keep the older version. |
On PC, check the Witcher 3 Remastered system requirements before you download: they went up, and Windows 10 is no longer supported.
How to download the Witcher 3 Remastered free upgrade
- Open the store you bought The Witcher 3 on, on a PC or console that can run the remaster.
- Find The Witcher 3 in your library. On PC the remastered version replaces the old one as an update.
- On PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2, look for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on the store page and take the free version.
- If you own a disc for PS4 or Xbox One, keep it in the console: the upgrade checks it.
- Launch the game and load your save. Your saves, achievements and trophies carry over, but your skill points are reset, so open the new skill tree before your first fight.
Does the upgrade include Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine?
Yes. Screen Rant and Game Rant both report that the remaster download comes with Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, and the official announcement confirms that the remaster includes them. Every change in the Witcher 3 Remastered patch notes applies to both expansions too.
Witcher 3 Remastered on PS4 and Xbox One
The remaster does not come to last-generation consoles. Your PS4 or Xbox One copy still counts as ownership, so you can claim the free upgrade once you move to a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and PS5 Pro guide covers the graphics modes you get there.
Witcher 3 Remastered free upgrade FAQ
Is the Witcher 3 Remastered free upgrade really free?
Yes, if you own The Witcher 3 on Steam, GOG, Epic, PlayStation or Xbox, or on the original Switch for the Switch 2 version. Only Battle.net and Microsoft Store buyers, and new players, pay.
The upgrade is not showing up. What should I do?
Restart the store app or console so it refreshes your library, then search for the Remastered version on the store page. On consoles, check that you are signed in with the account that bought the game.
Do I need to start a new game?
No. Old saves load in the remaster. Only skill points and settings reset.