CD Projekt Red Reveals Major Updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Polish development studio CD Projekt Red made significant announcements regarding its acclaimed action RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, during the Opening Night Live show preceding Gamescom 2026 and at the exhibition itself. Key revelations included a free remaster of the game and a detailed look at the upcoming story expansion.
Free Remaster for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Announced
Players will be able to acquire an enhanced version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at no additional cost. This remaster aims to deliver improved graphics and optimized performance, offering an even more immersive experience for both long-time fans and new players.
‘Songs of the Past’ Expansion and Russian Voice Acting Status
The studio showcased a new trailer and 13 minutes of gameplay for the third story add-on, titled ‘Songs of the Past’. This expansion promises to introduce new adventures and further enrich the lore of the Witcher universe.
The availability of Russian voice acting for the ‘Songs of the Past’ DLC has been a point of discussion. Initially, reports indicated that CD Projekt Red would not include Russian localization. However, subsequent information suggests that Russian voice acting will indeed become available, though not officially provided by the studio itself. This development opens avenues for third-party studios or fan projects to create the localization, ensuring Russian-speaking players can fully engage with the narrative content.
Really excited about the Witcher 3 remaster! I’ve been replaying it recently on my old rig, and while it still holds up, I’m definitely looking forward to those graphical improvements. The ‘Songs of the Past’ DLC gameplay looked amazing too; I’m curious to see how they integrate the new story. My only minor gripe has been some of the clunkiness in combat compared to modern titles, but the world-building always makes up for it. Pro tip: always invest in Quen early on, it’s a lifesaver on harder difficulties.