Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Notes

What are the latest Witcher 3 Remastered patch notes?

The latest official notes currently cover patch 5.00b and PC hotfix 5.00c, both published on October 1, 2026. Patch 5.00b targets PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Play Anywhere PC. Hotfix 5.00c targets Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Battle.net, and Xbox Play Anywhere PC. (s15) (s16)

Hotfix 5.00c: PC fixes

CD PROJEKT RED lists these changes for the PC versions covered by the hotfix:

• Saves and loads now work when the Documents folder path contains special characters.
• Voiceover volume no longer drops significantly after navigating pause-menu tabs.
• Velen received Bloom, vegetation-lighting, saturation, and Path Tracing lighting adjustments.
• A change that caused major visual and performance problems for some HairWorks users was reverted.
• Marketing telemetry settings now save correctly.
• GOG achievements now appear in the unlocked list after being earned.
• The Classic 1.32 version can launch again. (s15)

Patch 5.00b: console and Xbox Play Anywhere changes

Patch 5.00b fixes unavailable DLSS in the Xbox Play Anywhere PC version, adjusts lighting including overly dark interiors, and makes other changes intended to keep the Xbox Play Anywhere PC version aligned with PC behavior. (s16)

Which fix should you use?

Update first if you are troubleshooting a save, HairWorks performance, GOG achievement display, DLSS availability, or Classic-version launch. If the game still crashes after updating, follow the official crash checklist and verify the version shown in your main menu before changing graphics settings.

Source notes

• Hotfix 5.00c out now for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered on PC! - s15
• Patch 5.00b for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is now live - s16

This is an unofficial, noncommercial fan guide. It is not approved or endorsed by CD PROJEKT RED, and the linked sources remain the authority for current patch status.