CD PROJEKT RED has shared a tweet confirming that the next-gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X will be released in Q4 2022. Originally announced by the Polish developer in September 2020, this is an updated version of the critically acclaimed 2015 action RPG based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novels that will feature a range of visual and technical improvements, including ray tracing and faster loading times, according to a post on the official Witcher site. The next-gen version of The Witcher 3 will be available as a standalone purchase, but fans who already own a copy of the game on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 are eligible to receive the update at no cost.
Let's make this 7th anniversary even better, shall we?
— The Witcher (@witchergame) May 19, 2022
We're delighted to share that the Next Gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is planned to release in Q4 2022.
See you on the Path, witchers! pic.twitter.com/2wQbxMP4zh
We’re working on the next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt!
Developed to take advantage of the most powerful gaming hardware, the next-gen edition of the game will feature a range of visual and technical improvements — including ray tracing and faster loading times — across the base game, both expansions, and all extra content.
The next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will release as a standalone purchase for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, as well as a free update for everyone who already owns the game on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Source: The Witcher