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Here's When You Can Play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has launched, breaking Steam records and introducing high-end path tracing requirements.

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📍 How it ended

CDPR announced the release times and update sizes for The Witcher 3 Remastered. The update is free and requires approximately 45 GB of storage on PC, Xbox, and PS5.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has officially launched across multiple platforms, including PC and Xbox Series X|S. According to reports from Pure Xbox and PC Gamer, the release included specific regional launch times and download instructions for players. The update is available as a free download, with GameGPU and AltChar noting that the game requires approximately 45 GB of free storage space on PC, PS5, and Xbox consoles. Additional platform-specific details include a report from My Nintendo News stating the remastered version has appeared on the Switch 2 home screen for users who previously owned the original title on the Switch. Major gaming and tech outlets are focusing heavily on the title's updated technical specifications and visual fidelity. IGN reports that the game has already broken the concurrent player record on Steam.

From a technical standpoint, NVIDIA has announced the availability of a Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction update. However, performance benchmarks published by IGN indicate that the game achieves 30 FPS on an RTX 5080 when frame generation is disabled. TweakTown further specifies that an RTX 5080 is required to run the game at 4K resolution under the updated path tracing system requirements. Contextual coverage highlights a divide between visual improvements and core gameplay. While PC Gamer has praised the remastered lighting effects, Wccftech reports that despite the incredible look of the path tracing, the characters and combat systems still show their age. TechPowerUp and TechSpot have provided detailed PC requirements and GPU benchmarks to help users navigate the high hardware demands.

Beyond the hardware, Comic Book Resources notes a cross-platform incentive where the game will be free on PC for Xbox owners starting September 29. Future attention will likely center on the community's reaction to the hardware barriers and the game's distribution. Polygon reports an unusual trend where individuals pirating the remaster are encouraging others to purchase the game instead. As early reviews are gathered, as noted by Pure Xbox, the industry will monitor how the game performs on various hardware configurations and whether the updated visuals offset the aging combat mechanics mentioned in critical coverage.

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Quick answers

What are the storage requirements for the remaster?

According to AltChar and GameGPU, The Witcher 3 Remastered requires approximately 45 GB of free space on PS5, Xbox, and PC.

What GPU is recommended for 4K path tracing?

TweakTown reports that an RTX 5080 is required for 4K resolution with the updated path tracing system.

Is the remaster free for certain players?

Yes, Comic Book Resources states the game will be free on PC for Xbox owners on September 29, and GAMINGbible refers to it as a free Remastered update.

How does the game perform on an RTX 5080 without frame generation?

IGN reports that the game gets 30 FPS on an RTX 5080 when frame generation is disabled.

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CD Projekt Red The Witcher 3 RTX 5080 Steam DLSS 4.5 Xbox Series X|S

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