The Witcher 3 Gets More Expensive: CD Projekt Red Raises Price Just Before Remaster

CD Projekt Red has raised the price for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Steam – and without much fanfare. The increase varies by region, with some prices climbing by up to 50 percent. In the US, the Complete Edition now costs $49.99. The kicker: The base version of The Witcher 3 is no longer available for individual purchase on Steam – new buyers automatically receive the Complete Edition with both major expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.

Those who already own the game don't need to worry: Existing owners of the base version will automatically receive both expansions unlocked for free. Therefore, only newcomers who don't yet own The Witcher 3 are affected by the higher price point.

Why Is CD Projekt Red Raising the Price Now, Of All Times?

The timing coincides with the crucial period leading up to CD Projekt Red's next major Witcher 3 milestone: On September 29, 2026, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will be released, a technically overhauled upgrade for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. Existing owners will receive the upgrade for free, while for newcomers, the now more expensive Complete Edition is likely setting the stage for the new version's purchase price. CD Projekt Red has not yet officially justified the price increase – the change was implemented, as is common with background price adjustments, without a separate press release.

What Does the Price Increase Specifically Mean for Newcomers?

Those who have postponed buying The Witcher 3 until now will now pay more to get started – but in return, they automatically receive both expansions that previously had to be purchased separately. If you want to save the most, you should, in doubt, wait for the next big discount sale or consider whether buying it with the remaster in September would be more worthwhile. Anyone who already owns the game is not affected by any of this and also gets the free upgrade to the Remastered version.

Source: IGN, ResetEra

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