When CD Projekt Red pulled back the curtain on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at Gamescom last week, fans immediately began asking questions — and honestly, the answers weren’t entirely clear at first. Now the dust has settled, and we finally know how the remaster will function on Playstation 5. Spoiler alert: it’s far simpler than many of us expected.
Not a New Release — Just a Patch
There was a widespread assumption (including among gaming journalists) that The Witcher 3 Remastered would launch as a brand-new, standalone release on PS5 — effectively replacing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, the native current-gen version that arrived back in 2022.
That assumption was wrong. According to Push Square, the remastered version will simply roll out as an update to the existing PS5 version of the game. There will be no separate store listing, no new edition to purchase, and no swapping one product for another. If you already own The Witcher 3 on PS5, you’re already covered.
What This Means for Trophy Hunters
No New Trophy List on the Horizon
Perhaps the biggest sigh of relief comes from the trophy-hunting community. Because the remaster is being delivered as an update rather than a distinct release, it will not come with a fresh set of trophies. That means no new Platinum grind, no duplicated stacks for collectors, and no pressure to replay dozens of hours of Gwent and monster contracts just to keep your completionist credentials intact.
For some players, that news might carry a hint of disappointment — a separate trophy list would have given hunters an excuse to dive back into the Continent one more time. But for the majority, it’s a hassle-free outcome that respects the time they’ve already invested.
Why CD Projekt Red Chose the Path of Least Resistance
From a practical standpoint, this approach makes a lot of sense. Delivering the remaster as an update avoids marketplace clutter, sidesteps potential confusion about which version to buy, and keeps the entire player base unified under a single product. It also means save files, DLC ownership, and existing progress carry over without a hitch.
It’s a notably different strategy from publishers who carve remasters into separate SKUs with their own trophy lists — a move that often frustrates players who feel pressured to double-dip. CD Projekt Red, which has built much of its reputation on consumer-friendly practices (free next-gen upgrades, generous DLC, no intrusive DRM), appears to be staying consistent with that philosophy.
A Good Time to Return to the Continent
Even without new trophies, a visual and technical refresh is a compelling reason to revisit one of the most celebrated RPGs ever made. Whether you’re planning your first ride with Roach or your fifth, there’s never been a better moment to experience Geralt’s story in its best possible form.
If you don’t yet own the game — or you’re looking to top up your PlayStation Store wallet for the occasion — you can grab PlayStation gift cards and game codes at TURGAME.com, often at prices that beat buying directly from the storefront.
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Push Square — The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Just an Update on PS5, Not a New Edition with New Trophies
Source: Push Square