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CD Projekt Red is shipping The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a new Witcher 3 expansion planned for 2027 and The Witcher IV targeting 2028.
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CD Projekt Red spent 2026 turning The Witcher 3 back into a current product. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launched September 29 on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S after an August 26 announcement at gamescom Opening Night Live. The release rebuilt the skill tree, overhauled combat animations, improved textures, lighting, and ray tracing, added path tracing on PC, Mod.io mod support on consoles, and bundled the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Owners of the original game get a free upgrade on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; moving from the Nintendo Switch version to the Switch 2 version costs 100 yen. On release day the Steam version peaked at 120,324 concurrent players, above the original game's 92,268. Co-CEO Michal Nowakowski said the studio never considered charging for the remaster.
The next paid release is a third Witcher 3 expansion, shown at gamescom and then at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Reports use different titles for it, including Songs of the Past, Songs of Remembrance, Memories of a Melody, and Memories of Reminiscence. It is set for 2027 and moves Geralt to a region called Retten or Rhetten, following Dandelion's disappearance. Development is joint with Fool's Theory. The Japanese demo ran about 35 minutes, with Kazuhiro Yamaji returning as Geralt, and introduced the Silver Chain weapon, the Swarmion monster, and a boss fight against Count Humbert. The expansion is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Witcher IV is in development for a 2028 target and was not exhibited at gamescom 2026. Ciri is the protagonist, and Nowakowski said more than 500 staff are involved. Project Sirius, the Witcher spin-off, lost staff in August, bringing its team to 65 from 83, though the company said development continues. In June shareholders approved changing the company name to CD Projekt Red, and the new IP Hadar is in recruitment with a 24-person team.
Key facts
- Remaster release date
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launched on September 29, 2026. ↗
- Remaster platforms
- Released for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. ↗
- Remaster Steam peak
- The Steam version reached a peak of 120,324 concurrent players, above the original game's 92,268. ↗
- Free upgrade policy
- Owners of the original game get a free upgrade on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and can move from the Nintendo Switch version to the Switch 2 version for 100 yen. ↗
- New expansion release window
- The new Witcher 3 expansion is planned for 2027. ↗
- Expansion setting
- The expansion is set in a region called Rhetten or Retten and follows the mystery of Dandelion's disappearance. ↗
- Expansion development partner
- Development is a joint effort with Fool's Theory. ↗
- Japanese voice cast
- Kazuhiro Yamaji returns as Geralt in the Japanese dub. ↗
- The Witcher IV target
- The Witcher IV is in development with a target release of 2028 and over 500 staff involved. ↗
- Company name change
- Shareholders approved changing the company name to CD Projekt Red on June 23, 2026. ↗
Timeline
- Oct 4, 2026 The Witcher 3's Songs of Remembrance Heads To Rhetten In 2027
- Oct 3, 2026 The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches With Mod Support On Consoles
- Oct 3, 2026 The Witcher 3 Remaster Hits 120,000 Concurrent Steam Players On Release Day
- Sep 19, 2026 Witcher 3 Expansion Songs of Remembrance Debuts Japanese Demo at TGS 2026
- Sep 14, 2026 Blizzard Brings Cyberpunk 2077 To Battle.net As CD PROJEKT RED Ties Deepen
- Sep 9, 2026 Witcher 3 Complete Edition Price Shifts Ahead of Remaster Launch
- Sep 2, 2026 CDPR Never Considered Charging for The Witcher 3 Remaster, Co-CEO Says
- Aug 31, 2026 The Witcher 3 Remaster Switch 2 Version Runs at 30-40fps With Mouse and Gyro Support
- Aug 30, 2026 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Premiere Date Set for October
- Aug 29, 2026 Geralt Skin Comes to Diablo IV as Battle.net Bonus for Witcher 3 Expansion
- Aug 29, 2026 Geralt Returns in Witcher 3 Expansion Set in Dandelion's Hometown
- Aug 27, 2026 The Witcher IV Targeting 2028 Release, Skipping gamescom 2026
- Aug 27, 2026 The Witcher 3 Remaster Lands Free September 29, New DLC Trailer Shown
- Aug 27, 2026 Witcher 3 DLC 'Songs of the Past' Lets Players Pet Dogs
- Aug 18, 2026 Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Mod CyberMP Shows 66-Player Test Footage
- Aug 14, 2026 Witcher Spin-off Project Sirius Loses Staff, Development Continues
- Jul 21, 2026 The Witcher 3 Expansion 'Songs of the Past' to Debut at Gamescom ONL
- Jun 30, 2026 CD Projekt Changes Company Name to CD Projekt Red
- Jun 29, 2026 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 to Premiere on Netflix in Fall 2026
- Jun 24, 2026 CD Projekt Shareholders Approve Name Change to CD Projekt Red
- Jun 4, 2026 CD Projekt Red's New IP Hadar Aims for Emotional Open-World Experience
- May 27, 2026 CD Projekt Red to Hold The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine 10th Anniversary Broadcast
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Facts
- Noted
- Adjusted price of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Sept 9 · 2026-09-09
- Noted
- never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster · 2026-09-02
- Noted
- commercial returns coming from expansions rather than the base game · 2026-09-02
- Announced
- company name change to CD Projekt Red · 2026-06-30
- Announced
- special broadcast for The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine 10th anniversary (May 29 at midnight JST on YouTube and Twitch) · 2026-05-27
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- Confirmed special broadcast for The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine 10th anniversary Sep 27 · source
- Disputed special broadcast for The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine 10th anniversary Sep 23 · source
- Confirmed CD Projekt Red produces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of Remembrance Sep 19 · source
- Confirmed CD Projekt Red produces Songs of the Past Sep 7 · source
- Confirmed CD Projekt Red produces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Echoes of the Past Sep 7 · source
- Confirmed CD Projekt Red produces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Aug 30 · source
- Confirmed CD Projekt Red produces Hadar Jul 15 · source
- Confirmed special broadcast for The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine 10th anniversary May 28 · source
All coverage
2d ago
Paramount Pictures is developing a feature-length live-action film set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, the open-world RPG from Polish studio CD Projekt Red. The report originated as a Deadline exclusive. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, whose producing credits include the Transformers film series and The Matrix during his time at Warner Bros. Pictures, will produce alongside CD Projekt Red, the game's developer. CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michal Nowakowski responded to the report on his X account, saying the company has great expectations for Paramount as a future partner that shares its creative ambitions, and that details will be shared at the appropriate time. No director, screenwriter, cast, or release timing has been announced. Cyberpunk 2077 released in 2020 and has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, while the 2023 expansion Phantom Liberty has sold 15 million.
Oct 4
CD PROJEKT RED showed a hands-off demo of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's new expansion, Songs of Remembrance, at Tokyo Game Show 2026's Red Bull Gaming Sphere On Tour. The expansion is planned for 2027 and is set in a region called Rhetten, following the mystery of Dandelion's disappearance. The demo covered the opening story and the Japanese-dubbed voice track. A remastered version of the main game is scheduled for September 29 as a free update for owners.
Oct 3
CD PROJEKT RED released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on September 29, 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster rebuilds the skill tree, overhauls combat animations with new finishers, and improves textures, lighting, and ray tracing. The PC version supports path tracing, and the PS5 version supports PS5 Pro. Console versions add Mod.io integration for cross-platform mods that can add new quests and equipment. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes gyro-based aiming and touchscreen menu controls. Prices are 6,490 yen for PC and Xbox Series X|S, 6,600 yen for PS5, and 7,490 yen for Nintendo Switch 2, all tax included. Owners of the original Witcher 3: Wild Hunt get a free upgrade on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and can move from the Nintendo Switch version to the Switch 2 version for 100 yen. The expansion pack Songs of Remembrance is scheduled for 2027.
Oct 3
CD Projekt Red released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster on September 29 at 19:00 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Steam version reached a peak of 120,324 concurrent players, surpassing the original game's all-time record of 92,268 set at its May 2015 launch. The remaster includes enhanced textures, models, and lighting, a revamped skill tree, updated combat animations, a reforging feature for equipment appearance, and an expanded photo mode. It also bundles the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Owners of the original game can upgrade for free on most platforms, though upgrading from the PS4 or Switch versions costs 100 yen. A new expansion, Songs of the Past, is scheduled for 2027, and The Witcher 4 is in development for a planned 2028 release.
Sep 19
CD PROJEKT RED showed the Japanese-dubbed version of Songs of Remembrance, the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, during an on-stage presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 18. The demo ran roughly 35 minutes and opens with Geralt waking from a nightmare in Lettenhove, the homeland of his friend Dandelion, who has gone missing after his father's death. Kazuhiro Yamaji returns as Geralt, and Satoru Homma, associate country director at CD PROJEKT RED, provided live commentary. A new character, Dandelion's cousin Lyra, joins the search. The demo introduced the Silver Chain weapon, the bee-covered Swarmion monster, and a boss fight against the mummified Count Humbert. It also showed the free Remastered upgrade due September 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with denser vegetation, improved lighting, reworked inventory and skill tree, and NPCs who now row boats and drive wagons. Songs of Remembrance is scheduled for release in 2027.
Sep 14
At BlizzCon 2026 in Anaheim, Blizzard announced that Cyberpunk 2077, its Phantom Liberty expansion, and the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition bundle will be sold on Battle.net starting in late 2026. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered arrives September 29. Overwatch content themed on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and its sequel is set for 2027.
Sep 9
CD PROJEKT RED adjusted the price of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Sept 9. The Xbox and PC versions dropped 110 yen to 6,490 yen, while the Nintendo Switch version rose 362 yen to 7,490 yen. PlayStation prices were unchanged. The change covers download versions only and applies to a limited set of regions including Japan. It follows the Aug 26 announcement of the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remaster, which arrives Sept 29 as a free upgrade for original owners.
Sep 2
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski told The Game Business the studio never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, treating it as a gift to players who already own the game. The remaster grew out of work with Fool's Theory on the new DLC Tsuioku no Shirabe, due in 2027. The Witcher 4 is being made with quality prioritized over cost. The remaster launches September 29.
Aug 31
CD Projekt RED revealed performance details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster during a REDstreams broadcast from gamescom. The Switch 2 version runs at 1080p in TV mode and 720p in handheld mode, both at 30-40fps. It supports mouse controls and gyro aiming. The game launches on September 29, 2026.
Aug 30
Studio TRIGGER announced that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will premiere on Netflix on October 20th. The second season is a standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077, directed by Kai Ikarashi, with returning character designer Kanno Ichigo and Hugo Award winner Bartosz Sztybor as showrunner, story writer, and producer.
Aug 29
Blizzard Entertainment and CD PROJEKT RED announced a partnership on August 26. The first step is a Geralt-themed skin for Diablo IV, obtainable by pre-purchasing or purchasing the new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion pack 'Memories of Reminiscence' on Battle.net. The skin's appearance is unrevealed, with details planned for BlizzCon 2026 on September 12-13 in Anaheim.
Aug 29
CD PROJEKT RED and Fool's Theory are jointly developing "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Memories of a Melody," the third expansion for the game after "Hearts of Stone" and "Blood and Wine." A presentation at gamescom 2026 showed Geralt traveling to the new land Retten, where Dandelion was born, to answer a request concerning family.
Aug 27
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski released a video message ahead of gamescom 2026 on August 25, stating that The Witcher IV is in development with a target release of 2028. The game will not be exhibited at gamescom 2026, which opens later that week. Nowakowski described the project as the company's largest, boldest, and most ambitious work to date, with over 500 staff members involved in its development. The Witcher IV was announced at The Game Awards in 2024 and opens a new chapter in the series, placing Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, as the protagonist. The video did not communicate an exact release date. CD PROJEKT RED's presence at gamescom 2026 will instead center on the new expansion content Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, scheduled for release in 2027. That expansion returns Geralt as the protagonist and is planned for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Nowakowski said further announcements related to The Witcher, including Songs of the Past, will continue.
Aug 27
CD PROJEKT RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt REMASTERS during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast on August 26, 2026. The remastered version of the 2015 open-world RPG arrives with visual upgrades, combat overhauls, improved mount controls, a revamped skill tree, and an expanded photo mode. Owners of the original game will receive the upgrade for free starting September 29, 2026. The two previously released expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, will also be provided free of charge. The remaster is scheduled for release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, as well as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside the remaster, the studio showed new footage of the upcoming expansion DLC, titled Songs of the Past in some reports and Memories of Melody in others. The trailer depicts Geralt facing a new threat, using a chain wrapped around his arm as a weapon. The DLC is planned for a 2027 release and is described as Geralt's final journey.
Aug 27
CD PROJEKT RED revealed gameplay footage for the new Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLC "Songs of the Past" during "REDstreams: On the Go! gamescom 2026" on August 26. The stream confirmed that players can pet dogs, a detail the official The Witcher X account highlighted in a screenshot, tagging the account "Can You Pet the Dog?" The DLC is scheduled for release in 2027 as a paid expansion for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with wishlisting currently available. In the expansion, Geralt travels to the new region Retten, an idyllic region hiding dark secrets, reunites with old friends, and faces an evil entity. New abilities and a new weapon called the chain are introduced. The DLC also incorporates improvements from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster, which releases on September 29, covering gameplay, graphics, performance, and character progression. Development is a joint effort with Fool's Theory, a studio founded by former Witcher 3 developers. The story centers on Dandelion, who goes missing again, leading Geralt to investigate his hometown of Letten, where he meets potential romance candidate Rila.
Aug 18
The volunteer team behind the Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer mod CyberMP released footage from its second semi-open test. Up to 66 players connected to one server simultaneously, racing, driving cooperatively, and battling in large-scale chaos. Stability held with 30 to 40 players but dropped as numbers rose, an issue reportedly fixed during the test. A release date remains undecided.
Aug 14
CD PROJEKT RED has reduced the development staff for Project Sirius, the Witcher series spin-off described as a single-player and multiplayer title driven by quests and a story campaign. The reduction was reported by US outlet Kotaku on August 13, 2026, and confirmed by the company in a statement. According to that statement, four staff members from the Boston office and five from the Warsaw office were laid off, while nine others were made available to apply for other projects. This brings the staff involved with Project Sirius down to 65, from the 83 assigned as of April 30, 2026, per a CD PROJEKT RED announcement on May 29, 2026. The company said it adjusted the size of the Sirius team to reflect the needs of the project during the development phase. Project Sirius was first announced in 2022. It underwent a restructuring and significant staff reductions in 2023, and in 2025, The Molasses Flood, the studio handling development, was merged into CD PROJEKT RED. Despite the latest cuts, the company has indicated that development of the project continues.
Jul 21
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory will reveal the third expansion pack for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, during gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 at 3 AM JST. The expansion is set for a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It continues the story of Geralt of Rivia and is described as an expansion pack rather than a DLC. The announcement was made by gamescom host Geoff Keighley on July 21. CD Projekt Red will also host guided presentations of Songs of the Past at the CD Projekt Red booth during gamescom 2026 in Cologne, running from August 26 to 28 in the business area and August 26 to 30 in the entertainment area. The expansion is the first new content for The Witcher 3 in over a decade, following the Blood and Wine expansion. Development is a joint effort between CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, which includes veteran developers from the original Witcher 3 team. Hints about the expansion were previously teased in a REDstreams broadcast on May 29, 2026, and in social media posts about Beltane night celebrations. The expansion is expected to be on a scale comparable to previous expansions and will introduce new Gwent cards.
Jun 30
Polish game publisher CD Projekt has resolved to change its official company name to CD Projekt Red, unifying the corporate identity with its game development studio. The change follows a shareholder vote and will take effect after court registration. The company is currently developing multiple large-scale projects under Unreal Engine 5.
Jun 29
Netflix and CD Projekt Red announced on June 28 that the sequel anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix in fall 2026. The 10-episode series is a standalone story set in Night City, described by staff as a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. Kai Ikarashi, who worked as a storyboard artist and animator on the first season, directs the sequel in his debut as a director. Returning staff include producer and writer Bartosz Sztybor, lead character designer Ichigo Kanno, and scriptwriter Masahiko Otsuka. Studio Trigger animates the series. Four main characters have been revealed: Weak Kingsley, a veteran edgerunner past his prime; D, a netrunner seeking revenge; Roman Carax, a young cinephile; and Talia Yang, a woman from the corporate towers hardened by gang life. A second teaser trailer was released on June 29, featuring an original score by Tsuneo Imahori and the song You Can't Run From Me performed by Rico Nasty. A panel discussion is scheduled for July 4 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles.
Jun 24
CD Projekt held a shareholder meeting on June 23, 2026, and approved a resolution to change the company name to CD Projekt Red, unifying it with its game development studio. The change formalizes the company's shift from publishing to development, as the publishing division was dissolved and GOG.com was sold. The new name will take effect after the articles of association are amended.
Jun 4
CD Projekt Red is recruiting an Engineering Director for its new IP 'Hadar'. A job listing describes the game as an 'immersive next-generation game' aiming to deliver 'an emotional open-world experience that stays in players' memories'. The project was announced in 2022 as the company's third pillar. The development team currently has 24 members.
May 27
CD Projekt Red will host a special broadcast on May 29 at midnight JST to mark the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion. The stream, on YouTube and Twitch, will feature returning developers Kacper Niepokólczycki and Magdalena Zych. No new announcements are promised, but fan speculation about a rumored new DLC or a Nintendo Switch 2 version is high.