While the debate rages over pricing for next-gen games particularly with the shady way in which Activision is approaching it with Call of Duty, CD Projekt Red is well, continuing to be CD Projekt Red.
This morning they announced that The Witcher 3 would be receiving a next-generation update for the PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5 which will include higher framerates, ray-tracing, visual enhancements, faster loading times and more. And best of all, it will be free for all current owners.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5 with a range of visual and technical improvements, including ray tracing and faster loading times.
Will be FREE to all current owners of the game on PC, PS4 and XO.
Stay tuned for more info! pic.twitter.com/TygqDVgcOm
— Marcin Momot (@Marcin360) September 4, 2020
Our Take
As one of our favorite games of the generation, this is fantastic news and yet another reason to return to the world of The Witcher. We’ll certainly be diving back in – will you?
