What changed in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered in 2026

44 updates · 12 main milestones · May 27, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026

  1. 27 events
    Fixed Repeated Voice Line by Vesemirbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Vesemir would repeatedly say the same line if Quen was cast multiple times.

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    Fixed Dynamic Resolution Scaling Display Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Dynamic Resolution Scaling could display the wrong setting after changing the Anti-Aliasing mode.

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    Policy Consent Screen Reappearsother

    Due to backend issues, the policy consent screen will appear again. You’ll need to confirm your preferences once more.

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    Fixed Delayed Dodging Responsebug fix

    Fixed an issue where dodging could have an unintentionally delayed response.

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    Fixed Blade Oils Application Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 'Automatically Apply Blade Oils' feature would work only if enabled during the current game session.

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    Changed Default Dynamic Resolution Scaling Settingsystem

    Changed the default Dynamic Resolution Scaling setting to OFF.

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    Fixed Input Hints on Meditation Screenbug fix

    Fixed input hints flashing for a brief moment on the meditation screen.

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    Fixed Bomb Throwing Optionbug fix

    Fixed an issue where it was possible to throw a bomb even if the option is disabled.

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    Fixed Uncontrollable Boat Movementbug fix

    Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, player-controlled boats could start moving uncontrollably and ignore terrain collisions.

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    Various Visual Adjustmentsvisuals

    Made various visual adjustments, including improvements to Bloom, tone mapping, character lighting, Ray Tracing, and Path Tracing.

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    Fixed Dynamic Resolution Scaling Visual Artifactsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Dynamic Resolution Scaling could cause visual artifacts in certain configurations.

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    Added Damage Reflection to Exploding Shieldgameplay

    Added damage reflection to the Exploding Shield skill.

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    Improved Ladder Interaction Animationsgameplay

    Improved ladder interaction animations.

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    Fixed Ability Point Pop-up Stuckbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 'You've gained an ability point!' pop-up could stay stuck on the screen.

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    Fixed Collision with Dead Enemiesbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Geralt would collide with dead enemies after the Aard finisher.

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    Fixed Skill Tooltip Update Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Skill tooltips wouldn't update until hovered over again.

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    Fixed Graphics Setting Enable Issuebug fix

    Fixed cases in which it was possible to enable a graphics setting when using a GPU that doesn't support it.

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    Fixed Graphics Preset Switching Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where switching graphics presets could apply DLSS or XeSS on GPUs where they're not supported.

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    Fixed Synergy Skill Bonus Displaybug fix

    Fixed an issue where the bonus granted by the Synergy skill displayed incorrect values.

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    Fixed Save File Data Issuebug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue that could affect save file data and added measures to address saves that may have already been affected.

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    Fixed Wrong GPU Selection Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the game could sometimes select the wrong GPU.

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    Fixed My Rewards and Drops Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where My Rewards and Twitch/Bilibili Drops wouldn't appear in the chest in Vizima if it had been opened previously.

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    Fixed GTAO Quality Setting Resetbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the GTAO Quality setting would reset after restarting the game.

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    Fixed Potions Tutorial Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Potions tutorial didn't appear after accessing the Consumables tab.

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    Fixed Stamina Drain Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Geralt's Stamina would be fully drained when sprinting and dodging at the same time.

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    Fixed Misaligned Progress Barsbug fix

    Fixed some misaligned progress bars in the UI.

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    Fixed Foliage Collision Reactionbug fix

    Fixed an issue where foliage did not react to collisions.

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  2. 6 events
    Fixed save/load issue with special characters in Documents pathbug fix
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    Fixed issue launching Classic (1.32) version of the gamebug fix
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    Various visual adjustments in Velenvisuals

    Tweaks to Bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and Path Tracing lighting.

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    Reverted performance issues with HairWorksperformanceMilestone

    Reverted a change that caused significant performance and visual issues with HairWorks enabled for some users.

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    Fixed marketing telemetry settings not savingbug fix
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    Fixed voiceover audio volume issue after pause menu navigationaudio
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  3. 8 events
    Free Upgrade for Existing Ownersquality of lifeMilestone

    The Remastered version will be available as a free upgrade to all owners of the game on Steam.

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    Visual Enhancements in Remastered VersionvisualsMilestone

    The remastered update includes numerous visual improvements.

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    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Announcementnew contentMilestone

    Announcing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, featuring an array of improvements to visuals and gameplay.

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    Gameplay Improvements in Remastered VersiongameplayMilestone

    The remastered update features various gameplay enhancements.

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    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Releasednew contentMilestone

    The remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now available, featuring numerous improvements.

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    Performance Improvements in Remastered VersionperformanceMilestone

    The remastered update brings countless improvements to performance.

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    Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine Expansions Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    Both expansions are now available to all owners of the game.

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    Free Access to Expansions for Current Ownersdlc releaseMilestone

    All current owners of the base game will gain access to the two original expansions – Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine – for free.

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  4. 1 event
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Geralt of Rivia returns in a new region called Letten with new quests, characters, and secrets.

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  5. 2 events
    Announcement of Songs of the Past Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    New expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt announced, set to release in 2027.

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    Update to System Requirementssystem

    New system requirements will be implemented to ensure performance and compatibility for the upcoming expansion.

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