The Witcher 3 Remastered system requirements are higher than the old game's. CD Projekt Red published six PC tiers, from 1080p at 30 FPS on Low up to 4K at 60 FPS with path tracing. Every tier needs 64-bit Windows 11 and 60 GB on an SSD; Windows 10 is no longer supported, although the game may still start on it. Find your tier below, then use the best Witcher 3 Remastered PC settings to tune it.
Witcher 3 Remastered system requirements: minimum, recommended and ultra
| Minimum | Recommended | Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p, 30 FPS, Low | 1080p, 60 FPS, High | 1440p, 60 FPS, Ultra |
| CPU | Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600 | Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X | Core i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7700X |
| GPU | GTX 1660, RX 5500 XT 8 GB or Arc A580 | RTX 2060 Super, RX 6600 XT or Arc B580 | RTX 3070 Ti, RX 6800 XT or Arc B580 with XeSS |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB |
Ray tracing and path tracing requirements
| Ray tracing | Ray tracing ultra | Path tracing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p, 30 FPS, upscaler required | 1440p, 60 FPS, DLSS or FSR required | 4K, 60 FPS, upscaler with frame generation required |
| CPU | Core i7-11700K or Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i9-13900K or Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| GPU | RTX 2060 Super, RX 6600 XT or Arc B580 | RTX 4080 or RX 9070 XT | RTX 5080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB | 24 GB |
What path tracing costs in practice, with and without frame generation, is in the path tracing benchmark on our PC settings page.
Storage and Windows: 60 GB SSD and Windows 11
All six tiers list 60 GB of free space on an SSD and 64-bit Windows 11. CD Projekt Red no longer supports Windows 10; the game may still start there, but fixes and support target Windows 11. Install the latest graphics driver before your first launch, as the official notes ask. On Steam, GOG and Epic the remaster installs as an update over the old game, and your saves carry over.
What the tiers mean for your PC
- Older cards: a GTX 1660 meets the minimum. DSOGaming notes it can also hold 60 FPS at the minimum settings.
- Ray tracing: even the entry ray tracing tier expects an upscaler, so plan on DLSS, FSR or XeSS. The upscaler mode guide says which mode fits which resolution.
- Path tracing: only the RTX 5080 tier reaches 4K at 60 FPS, and only with frame generation.
- Memory: the Ultra and ray tracing ultra tiers ask for 24 GB of RAM, more than most older guides suggest.
- Below the minimum: the PS5 version or the Switch 2 version may suit you better, and both are free for owners; see the free upgrade guide.
Witcher 3 Remastered system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum Witcher 3 Remastered system requirements?
Windows 11 64-bit, a Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, a GTX 1660, RX 5500 XT 8 GB or Arc A580 with 6 GB of VRAM, 12 GB of RAM and 60 GB on an SSD, for 1080p at 30 FPS on Low.
Does Witcher 3 Remastered still run on Windows 10?
It is no longer supported. It may still start, but fixes and support target Windows 11.
Why did the requirements go up?
The remaster adds path tracing, a new shading model and higher-quality textures and models. The Witcher 3 Remastered patch notes list every graphics change.