Few fantasy RPGs are as critically acclaimed as CD Projekt Red’s open-world epic, The Witcher 3. Released on PS4, Xbox One and PC back in 2015 and later ported to the Nintendo Switch in 2019, The Witcher 3 is widely regarded as one of the best games of the last generation. Now, following the Polish studio’s recent announcement that a free next-gen upgrade is just around the corner, many folks are wondering when is it coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S? Worry not, as you’re in the right place. Let’s jump into it!
When Is The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Coming to PS5 & Xbox Series X|S?
Specifically, the latest intel comes by way of a tweet from the game’s official Twitter account, stating that “the Next Gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is planned to release in Q4 2022.”
If you’re wondering when that will be, well, Q4 should put The Witcher 3 next-gen versions in the Oct. to Dec. range of 2022. In other words, The Witcher 3’s next-gen upgrade should release sometime between October and December of this year.
Let's make this 7th anniversary even better, shall we?
We're delighted to share that the Next Gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is planned to release in Q4 2022.
See you on the Path, witchers!
— The Witcher (@witchergame) May 19, 2022
Of course, it’s worth noting that the game’s next-gen versions have been delayed before, and due to the nature of game development, the sad truth is it could potentially receive another delay in the future. However, as it stands right now, it looks like it’s on track to hit that new release window.
So, there you have it. We hope this helped to clue you in on when The Witcher 3’s next-gen versions are coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. For more, feel free to peruse the relevant links below.
- The Witcher 3’s Next-Gen Versions Get a New “Q4 2022” Release Window
- Cyberpunk 2077 Has Sold Over 18 Million Copies; The Witcher 3 at Over 40 Million as CD Projekt Announces Results
- The Witcher 3 Youtuber Finds the “Last Secret” by Meditating for 7 Years
- The Witcher 3 Game Director Form New “Rebel Wolves” Studio to Create New RPG in Unreal Engine 5
- Cyberpunk 2077 & The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Updates for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, & PC Delayed to 2022
