CD Projekt just gave away $30 of Witcher 3 DLC — for an 11-year-old game

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches September 29 with a free upgrade and two free expansions, while a paid one is already queued for 2027.

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Diego Santos · Gaming Editor

The short version

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches September 29, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Battle.net.

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Remastered is a free upgrade for existing owners on qualifying platforms — no repurchase required.

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Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, previously $10 and $20 separately, unlock free for every current owner on the same date.

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A new paid expansion, Songs of the Past, is co-developed with Fool's Theory and set in a new region called Letten, releasing in 2027.

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Buying Songs of the Past on Battle.net unlocks a Geralt-themed cosmetic in Diablo 4, CD Projekt Red's first tie-in with Blizzard.

My honest read

Giving away $30 of old DLC eleven years after launch isn't charity — it's CD Projekt Red rebuilding trust before it asks players to pay for something new again. After Cyberpunk 2077's rocky launch…

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