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CD Projekt RED to launch remastered version of 'The Witcher 3' ahead of new expansion

PUBLISHED Aug 26, 2026, 3:26 AM ET

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Polish game developer CD Projekt RED announced that a remastered version of its blockbuster role-playing game The Witcher 3 will launch on September twenty-ninth. The release precedes a newly confirmed third expansion titled Songs of the Past, scheduled for a two thousand twenty-seven rollout. Unveiled during the Opening Night Live showcase at the Gamescom trade fair, the remastered title will be provided as a free upgrade to existing owners across personal computers and current-generation consoles, alongside a native edition for Nintendo's successor platform. Company representatives stated that the update bundles two legacy expansions into the base package at no additional cost. Financial analysts project the initiative will expand total lifetime sales figures past seventy million units ahead of the upcoming narrative expansion. Executives noted the consumer-friendly pricing strategy aims to strengthen consumer trust following prior industry rollouts while bolstering fourth-quarter financial performance for the studio.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On May 19 2015 The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt launched globally for players.
On December 14 2022 next-generation updates arrived for modern console hardware platforms.
On August 26 2026 CD Projekt RED announced the remastered version during Gamescom.
On September 29 2026 the remastered game edition releases across supported platforms.
On January 1 2027 studio targets growing total lifetime sales figures significantly.
On December 31 2027 the upcoming expansion Songs of the Past launches globally.
On January 1 2028 future sales tracking measures post-expansion commercial performance metrics.
On December 31 2028 long-term player retention data evaluates franchise enduring market value.
On January 1 2029 developers expand technical support for next generation hardware ecosystems.
On December 31 2029 future franchise milestones establish new benchmarks for developer profitability.

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Immediate US impact: American video game consumers receive complimentary upgrades boosting digital library value.
Possible long-term US impact: Long-term investor confidence improves through steady software portfolio expansion strategies.
Most affected groups: Global gamers, software investors, and console hardware manufacturers experience direct effects.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize verified investor releases over speculative social media commentary.

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