Witcher 3 Remastered System Requirements — quick answer
Witcher 3 Remastered System Requirements
CDPR has published minimum Witcher 3 Remastered PC specs and a DirectX 12 requirement. Recommended settings and performance targets remain unpublished.
Checked September 1, 2026Independent guide
Current picture
What is known now
Each section keeps its scope narrow so a high-level announcement is not mistaken for a complete launch specification.
Published minimum CPU and GPU
The current CDPR support page lists AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400, plus NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB.
Published minimum memory and storage
The same page lists 6 GB VRAM, 12 GB RAM, and 70 GB SSD.
Windows 11 and DirectX 12 are required
CDPR says 64-bit Windows 11 is the minimum OS and that the game will exclusively run using DirectX 12.
What is still missing
Recommended specs, target presets, Steam Deck guidance, and official console-mode tables are still not published.
Action guide
What to do next
- Step 1
Check your OS first
If your PC is still on Windows 10, treat that as a real blocker unless CDPR later changes the official requirement.
- Step 2
Confirm SSD space and DX12 support
The current minimum table requires a 70 GB SSD and a setup that can run the game through DirectX 12.
- Step 3
Wait for recommended specs before a major upgrade
Minimum launchability is not the same as target settings or stable performance, so larger hardware decisions should still wait for CDPR's recommended table or release-build testing.
Pending details
Not yet published
- Recommended spec targets
- Official Steam Deck support or target settings
- Install or preload size changes
- PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 mode tables
Common mistakes
Avoid these wrong assumptions
Assuming Windows 10 is still fine
Current CDPR support specifically says Windows 11 will be the minimum required OS.
Treating an SSD as optional
The new support page frames SSD storage as part of the minimum baseline.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Witcher 3 Remastered require Windows 11?
Yes. As of September 1, 2026, CDPR support lists 64-bit Windows 11 as the minimum OS.
What minimum GPU does CDPR list?
CDPR lists NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB, alongside 6 GB VRAM.
Are the recommended PC requirements available?
No. CDPR has published a minimum table, but recommended hardware, target presets, resolutions, and frame-rate targets remain unpublished.
How current is this page?
The published facts were checked September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details are revisited when CD PROJEKT RED or a first-party platform publishes an update.
Does this page reuse old Witcher 3 facts as Remastered facts?
No. Legacy and 2022 material may appear only as labelled context; missing 2026 details remain explicitly unpublished.
Official references
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