Is Witcher 3 Remastered a Free Upgrade?
Who gets the free Witcher 3 Remastered upgrade and what CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed so far.
Current answer
Yes. CD PROJEKT RED describes Remastered as a free upgrade for existing The Witcher 3 owners on qualifying platforms. The publisher has not yet published a complete platform-by-platform entitlement matrix, so eligibility should be checked against the store account that owns the game.
- Upgrade price
- Free for qualifying existing owners
- Account rule
- No cross-platform entitlement announced
- Launch
- September 29, 2026
- Last verified
- August 26, 2026
What “qualifying platforms” means today
The official announcement confirms a free upgrade but does not provide a complete entitlement chart. Owning the game on one storefront should not be treated as proof of eligibility on a different storefront or console family.
The original expansions are a separate benefit
CD PROJEKT RED also announced that current owners receive Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine at no additional cost. That expansion access is separate from the 2027 paid Songs of the Past expansion.
What to check before launch
Use the same platform account that owns The Witcher 3, confirm the qualifying edition in its store listing, and avoid third-party “upgrade key” offers. This page will be updated when CD PROJEKT RED publishes detailed entitlement rules.
Frequently asked questions
Do existing Witcher 3 owners get Remastered free?
Yes, on qualifying platforms according to CD PROJEKT RED.
Does owning Witcher 3 on one platform unlock every version?
No cross-platform entitlement has been announced. Check the storefront where you own the game.
Is Songs of the Past free too?
No. Songs of the Past is described as a separate paid expansion planned for 2027.