The Witcher 3 Devs Officially Confirm an Essential Feature for the Remaster
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CD Projekt Red confirmed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remaster will allow save transfers for the decade-old RPG
Over a decade after its release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the best RPGs around. "However, being a decade old brings some hiccups, even if the game can be played on most modern hardware. CD Projekt Red announced a remaster at Gamescom to breath new life into the game. On top of the expected graphical overhaul, the developer has confirmed a small but massively important feature for the remaster.
CD Projekt Red has been flooded with questions about the remaster since the initial announcement. In a post on X, the developer shared some exciting answers. "Good news: your current saves will work with the upgrade, so you can get back on the Path right where you left off." The post confirmed that previously unlocked achievements and trophies will carry over as well. That means players who have put anywhere from tens or even hundreds of hours into their adventure with Geralt won't have to start from scratch when the remaster is released on Sept. 29.
The Witcher 3 remaster save transfer feature paves the way for a new expansion
The confirmation that saves will transfer may seem trivial, but that feature is becoming increasingly rare in modern re-releases. Just this year, Square Enix announced Switch 2 versions of multiple games that offer no upgrade path or save compatibility for owners of the original Switch versions. So, while the feature may be relatively small when compared to the flashier additions of the Witcher 3 remaster, like overhauled graphics and reworked combat, it is just as important. CD Projekt announced at the game's reveal that the remaster will be a free upgrade for those who already own the game, with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions becoming free as well.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered comes just months before CD Projekt Red will release an all-new expansion for the decade-old RPG. Songs of the Past is set to be released next year, with the remaster acting as the perfect way for old and new fans to get acquainted with the world before diving into the new adventure. Then in 2028, the studio plans to release The Witcher 4. It's going to be a great couple of years for Witcher fans.
