The Witcher 3 Remastered surprise at Gamescom; launches Sept. 29

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered was unveiled as an unexpected surprise during Gamescom's Opening Night Live. CD Projekt Red plans to release the remaster on September 29 and will integrate its improvements into the Songs of the Past expansion in 2027; a highlighted change is the ability to pet the dog. The Witcher 3 has sold over 65 million copies, and CD Projekt Red is also developing a new Witcher trilogy beginning in 2028 (shifting focus to Ciri), Cyberpunk 2, a Witcher multiplayer, and a game with Scopely.

• The remaster was revealed as a surprise at Gamescom Opening Night Live and did not leak beforehand; CD Projekt Red community director Marcin Momot said he was "so happy" it didn't leak.
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is scheduled to launch on September 29.
• Remaster improvements will be incorporated into the Songs of the Past expansion in 2027; one notable new feature is the ability to pet the dog.
• The Witcher 3 has sold more than 65 million copies; CD Projekt Red is planning a new Witcher trilogy starting in 2028 focused on Ciri, plus Cyberpunk 2, a Witcher multiplayer game, and a game made with Scopely.