The Witcher 3 Update Keeps Your Progress Intact

The remaster of the legendary RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is set for release on September 29. CD Projekt Red has confirmed key technical details that will delight series veterans: there is no need to start a new playthrough. Previous save files will be fully compatible with the remaster.

Save Compatibility

The developers clarified that save integration is fully supported despite significant gameplay changes. Because Geralt’s skill progression system is being completely overhauled, players can expect their spent ability points to be refunded, allowing them to reallocate them within the new RPG framework.

Pricing and Availability

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remaster will be a completely free update for all owners of the original game on modern platforms. While the developers have not yet specified a retail price for the standalone edition, the upgrade for existing owners will cost nothing.

Update Nuances: Mods and DLC

Users should be aware that some third-party mods may stop working after transitioning to the updated version, although most gameplay tweaks will remain stable.

Songs of the Past Gameplay Features

For the Songs of the Past expansion, a flexible access system similar to previous DLC has been implemented:

• The expansion can be launched directly during your main playthrough.
• Or it can be started as a separate session from the main menu.
• When launching via the menu, the game will automatically provide the player with a pre-leveled character, equipped with optimal gear and upgraded skills.

The Witcher 3 remaster is a rare case where returning to a familiar world does not require you to leave your past behind. Players can head back out onto the Continent’s roads with the same Geralt and accumulated progress, while experiencing the adventure in a fresh light. The fact that the update is free makes this release feel more like an invitation to finish an old journey rather than an attempt to sell players the same story twice.