The Witcher 3 Remastered PC System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Short answer: to play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on PC you need Windows 11 (64-bit), an Intel Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB of RAM, a GTX 1660, RX 5500 XT 8GB or Arc A580 (6 GB of video memory) and 60 GB on an SSD. For the recommended settings, CD Projekt RED asks for a Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB of RAM and an RTX 2060 Super, RX 6600 XT or Arc B580 (8 GB of video memory).

Ray tracing and path tracing need a lot more: up to an RTX 5080 for path tracing at 4K.

The Witcher 3 Remastered PC system requirements (Steam)

These are the official requirements from the Steam page:

Requirements by setting: from Low to path tracing

CD Projekt RED also shared more detailed tiers, from Low settings to path tracing:

According to the developers, the GTX 1660 can also reach 60 FPS on Low settings.

What the requirements mean for your PC

Windows 11 is required

Both the minimum and recommended specs list Windows 11 64-bit. If you are still on Windows 10, the game may still start, but it is not officially supported. Plan an upgrade if you can.

12 GB of RAM minimum, 24 GB for Ultra

12 GB is an unusual number: in practice it means 16 GB (two 8 GB sticks) for most PCs. For Ultra or ray tracing at 1440p, the developers ask for 24 GB, so 32 GB is the safe choice. Read Is 16GB RAM Enough for Gaming?

The graphics card: most gaming PCs are fine

A GTX 1660 is from 2019, so most gaming PCs meet the minimum. For High settings at 1080p and 60 FPS, any RTX 2060 Super, RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6600 XT or newer is enough. Ray tracing at good frame rates needs an RTX 4080 or RX 9070 XT class card.

These tiers are FpsGen estimates based on the official specs. See where your card stands in our GPU Tier List 2026, or compare two cards on Compare Hardware.

Install it on an SSD

An SSD is required, with 60 GB of free space. On a hard drive, expect long loading times and stutter in big cities like Novigrad.

DLSS, FSR, XeSS and frame generation

The remaster supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS upscaling, plus frame generation. You need them for ray tracing: the 1080p ray tracing tier only reaches 30 FPS with an upscaler, and path tracing at 4K needs both upscaling and frame generation to reach 60 FPS.

• NVIDIA RTX: use DLSS.
• AMD RX 7000 and RX 9000: use FSR.
• Intel Arc: use XeSS.

Is The Witcher 3 Remastered free?

Yes, if you already own The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: the remaster is a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2. It came out on September 29, 2026, and includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.

On Steam, the game is rated Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of about 249,000 English reviews), and Very Positive for the last 30 days.

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FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered?

Windows 11 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB of RAM, a GTX 1660, RX 5500 XT 8GB or Arc A580 (6 GB of video memory) and 60 GB on an SSD.

Can I run The Witcher 3 Remastered on Windows 10?

Officially no: both the minimum and recommended specs list Windows 11 64-bit.

What graphics card do I need for ray tracing?

An RTX 2060 Super, RX 6600 XT or Arc B580 for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling. For 1440p at 60 FPS with ray tracing, an RTX 4080 or RX 9070 XT. Path tracing at 4K needs an RTX 5080.

How big is The Witcher 3 Remastered?

60 GB, and an SSD is required.

Is The Witcher 3 Remastered a free upgrade?

Yes, for players who already own The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Sources: Steam store page (official minimum and recommended requirements, reviews), DSOGaming (CD Projekt RED's detailed requirement tiers) and Glitched (release date, platforms, free upgrade). Graphics card tiers are FpsGen estimates. Last checked November 3, 2026.