Why is The Witcher 3 going up in price right before the remaster?

CD PROJEKT RED is now bundling the base game with both major expansions (Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine) into the Complete Edition. The product offers more content, hence the price increase ahead of the free remaster's arrival.

Should I buy the game now or wait for the remaster?

If you're waiting for the remaster, there's no need to pay more right now. That said, GOG is offering -50% until September 10 (€24.99), which is a chance to buy at the best price before the general price increase.

Will I have to pay to upgrade to the remaster if I buy the game today?

No. Upgrading to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is free for all owners of the base game, regardless of platform (GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox Series X|S).

Are the expansions included at every price point?

Yes, on GOG, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. On Battle.net and Nintendo Switch 2, the remaster remains a paid pre-order, except for owners of the Switch version, who get the free update.

The Witcher 3 Price Jumps to $49.99 Ahead of Next-Gen Update

Steam lists The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition at €49.99 in France, with no discount, exactly one month before its remaster. This isn't a passing price.

The listing archived on July 29 showed two tiers: the base game at $39.99, then discounted -80% ($7.99), and a separate Complete Edition at $49.99. Only one remains: the base game bundle, renamed "Complete Edition". The other has disappeared.

Public archives of the Steam page are captured from the United States. Lacking a first-hand record in euros, we can only document the increase in dollars, from $39.99 to $49.99. Today's French price, €49.99, is a confirmed fact — identical on GOG.com and the Epic Games Store.

What the new price buys

CD PROJEKT RED announced on August 25 that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered will arrive on September 29, 2026 as a free upgrade on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The publisher is also giving Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine to owners of the base game, expansions now included in Remastered.

The price tag no longer covers the same product, then. One exception: on Battle.net and Nintendo Switch 2, the remaster is available for pre-order and remains a paid product — except for owners of the Switch version.

For those waiting for the next big sale, the entry point has moved up a notch, eleven years after the game's release. One window remains: GOG.com, CD PROJEKT's own storefront, is offering -50%, bringing it to €24.99, until Thursday, September 10 at 9 a.m. (Paris time).