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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4 Oct 2026, 11:15

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Windows 11 becomes the minimum requirement for the PC remaster

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Windows 11 becomes the minimum requirement for the PC remaster

CD Projekt Red has reportedly updated the PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, with Windows 11 now listed as the minimum OS.

  • Windows 11 is now listed as the minimum operating system, alongside an SSD, DirectX 12, and at least 12 GB of RAM.
  • According to the same source, Windows 10 is no longer officially tested for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.

What happened

According to the source provided, CD Projekt Red has tightened the PC support for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered. The listed system requirements now name 64-bit Windows 11 as the minimum OS, along with an SSD, DirectX 12, and at least 12 GB of RAM. That shifts the remaster’s official PC baseline to a newer operating system than previously mentioned in coverage.

The source also says Windows 10 is no longer officially tested for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. That does not automatically mean the game will no longer launch on Windows 10, but it does mean CD Projekt Red is no longer officially guaranteeing support there. In the information provided, the change is therefore tied to support and testing policy rather than an explicit block or a full end to playability on older systems.

The remastered upgrade reportedly launched on September 29. The source says it includes improved visuals, better performance, adjusted combat, refreshed animations, cross-platform mod support, and other changes. For existing owners, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine would be included in the upgrade. The source places that content update alongside the PC requirement change, presenting the remaster as both a content refresh and a platform shift.

In the same reporting, Cyberpunk 2077 is mentioned as the second title no longer officially tested on Windows 10. That suggests the change is not limited to The Witcher 3, but may apply more broadly across CD Projekt Red’s PC games. However, the provided text does not include a full official statement, so the company’s exact wording cannot be fully confirmed from the source material alone.

Timeline

  • September 29: according to the source, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is released.

  • September 29: the remaster reportedly receives improved visuals, performance, combat, animations, and mod support.

  • September 29: the upgrade is also said to include Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine for existing owners.

  • October 4, 2026: the source reports that CD Projekt Red is using Windows 11 as the minimum OS for the remaster and no longer officially supports Windows 10.

  • October 4, 2026: the same reporting also names Cyberpunk 2077 as a title no longer officially tested on Windows 10.

Background

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a CD Projekt Red game that previously received the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. In the information provided, the remastered version is linked to new PC requirements and a change in official platform support. The source uses the name The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, though the exact official branding by region or platform is not further detailed in the material.

The change in minimum requirements fits into a broader support shift described by the source. Windows 11 is listed as the 64-bit minimum OS, while an SSD, DirectX 12, and at least 12 GB of RAM are also required. These are concrete technical requirements directly tied to the remaster in the reporting. The source also says Windows 10 is no longer officially tested, which matters more for support status than for whether the game may still run in practice.

Cyberpunk 2077 is mentioned in the same context, suggesting the testing-policy change is not limited to a single title. The provided text does not include a full list of all games or platforms affected, but it does explicitly connect The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. That makes it clear CD Projekt Red is showing a broader Windows 10 shift across its PC catalog in this reporting.

The source also says the remaster launched on September 29 and that existing owners would receive Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine as part of the upgrade. That combination of release timing, content improvements, and revised PC requirements makes the update more than just a visual patch. At the same time, the provided material leaves open the exact official wording from CD Projekt Red and whether the game will still work for many players on Windows 10 despite the lack of official support.

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