PC Gaming: CD Projekt release full updated Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered system specs, including ray-tracing and path-tracing requirements

Overview

What's New

• ▸Updated PC hardware specifications covering standard, ray-tracing, and path-tracing performance tiers.
• ▸Official support policy changes requiring an SSD and phasing out Windows 10 development.
• ▸Option for players to roll back to older game versions 1.32 or 4.04.

New Features

• ▸Integrated support for advanced path-tracing graphical rendering.
• ▸Upgraded camera control options and smoother combat animations.
• ▸Refined computer-controlled enemy behavioral artificial intelligence.
• ▸Expanded in-game Photo Mode capabilities.

New Characters

• ▸Geralt of Rivia — The main protagonist of the dark fantasy role-playing game.

New Mechanics

• ▸Version rollback — Players can switch their game installation back to version 1.32 (Classic) or 4.04 through their platform client.
• ▸Dynamic rendering targets — Performance and frame rates adapt based on hardware configurations across various preset levels.

What Players Should Know

• ▸Check your hardware against the updated spec sheets before enabling demanding ray-tracing or path-tracing options.
• ▸Ensure the game is installed on a solid-state drive to meet the new storage requirements.
• ▸Consider upgrading from Windows 10 to ensure ongoing compatibility with future game patches.
• ▸Use platform settings to revert to version 1.32 or 4.04 if your computer struggles with performance.

Release Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered a paid update?

No, it is available as a free upgrade for owners of the base edition.

Will the game still work if I use Windows 10?

It may still run, but CD Projekt no longer develops, tests, or guarantees compatibility on Windows 10.

Can I revert to an older build if my PC cannot run the Remastered version?

Yes, players can choose to revert their game version to either build 1.32 (Classic) or build 4.04.

Are solid-state drives required for this update?

CD Projekt has added a solid-state drive (SSD) requirement to the system specifications.

Previous Updates

1. Newest

   Next-Gen Update (Version 4.04)

   • ▸Introduced baseline next-gen graphical enhancements.
   • ▸Served as the preceding major remastered version prior to the 2026 update.