The Witcher 3 Remastered PC specs are much lighter than you might expect

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered won't need a next-gen PC to run. CD Projekt Red has revealed the specs for the free update, and most gamers will be pleasantly surprised.

To run the remaster at its base level, you'll need a six-core Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12GB of RAM, and a GTX 1660 6GB or RX 5500 XT 8GB. For a smoother experience, the recommended setup includes an i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 2060 SUPER or RX 6600 XT.

The remaster isn't just a graphical overhaul; it brings the game up to modern standards, with support for higher resolutions and better lighting. The update also connects the game to the upcoming Witcher 4, setting up a new story thread through the newly announced Songs of the Past DLC, designed to serve as the narrative bridge between The Witcher 3 and The Witcher 4.

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As for the remaster, The Witcher 3 is pegged to feel more immersive than ever, especially on 1440p or 4K panels with high-end GPUs that can really push the new graphical options to their limits.

With the remaster launching on September 29, now is the time to check your system's specs. If you need a hardware boost, the current GPU market is more competitive than ever, with options like the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT offering great performance, but at not-so-reasonable prices. If you are wondering who to thank for the eye-watering hardware prices, send your thanks to AI for making playing our favorite games more expensive to enjoy.

Minimum Requirements

• Operating System: 64-bit Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB or Intel Arc A580
• Memory: 12 GB
• Storage: 70 GB SSD

Frequently Asked Questions

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Question #1

Will my current GPU (GTX 1660, RX 5500 XT, or Intel Arc A580) be able to run The Witcher 3 Remastered at 1080p and what performance should I expect?

Yes. The article lists the GTX 1660 6GB, RX 5500 XT 8GB, and Intel Arc A580 as the stated minimum video cards required to run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at its base level. The piece does not provide any 1080p frame rate numbers or specific performance targets, only that those cards meet the minimum while an RTX 2060 SUPER or RX 6600 XT is recommended for a smoother experience.

Question #2

Does the remaster require Windows 11 exclusively, or is that just the listed OS for minimum and recommended specs?

The article lists 64-bit Windows 11 as the Operating System for both the minimum and recommended specifications. It does not state whether Windows 11 is required exclusively or if other operating systems are supported.

Question #3

If I have 12 GB of RAM (minimum), what practical differences should I expect vs. the recommended 16 GB when playing the remaster?

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Question #4

Which CPUs listed (i5-8400, Ryzen 5 2600, i7-8700K, Ryzen 5 3600X) are most likely to bottle-neck high-end GPUs at 1440p or 4K in the remaster?

The article indicates the minimum CPUs are an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, while smoother performance is recommended with an i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X. Therefore the i5-8400 and Ryzen 5 2600 are most likely to bottleneck high-end GPUs at 1440p or 4K in the remaster.

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Recommended Specifications

• Operating System: 64-bit Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or Intel Arc B580
• Memory: 16 GB
• Storage: 70 GB SSD