Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered
Xbox announced *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered* for Xbox Series X|S on September 29, offering visual upgrades, refined combat, and redesigned skill trees. A new expansion, *Songs of the Past*, arrives in 2025.
Xbox announced *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered* for Xbox Series X|S, launching September 29 as a free upgrade for existing owners. The remaster introduces modernized visuals, including improved textures, lighting, and ray tracing, enhancing the open-world experience while preserving the original’s core. Owners of the base game on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One will also receive the *Hearts of Stone* and *Blood and Wine* expansions at no extra cost, with digital copies updated automatically and disc-based copies available via the Store.
The remaster includes mechanical refinements such as smoother combat animations, a dynamic adaptive camera that adjusts based on enemy numbers, and a redesigned skill tree system with new perks and reworked abilities. These changes aim to align the game with contemporary RPG expectations while maintaining its signature depth. The update also supports Xbox Play Anywhere, enabling cross-platform play between Xbox Series X|S, PC, and supported handhelds without interruption.
A third expansion, *Songs of the Past*, was revealed during the announcement, set to release in 2027. The expansion introduces Geralt to Letten, the homeland of his friend Dandelion, where a hidden darkness threatens the land’s apparent peace. The trailer hinted at new monsters, combat options, and a returning weapon—the chain—enhancing crowd control and tactical variety in battles.
The expansion will incorporate all upgrades from *Remastered* and is available to wishlist now on Xbox Series X|S. Further details about *Songs of the Past* are expected in the future, as Xbox and CD Projekt Red prepare to return players to the Path with Geralt’s next adventure.