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Witcher 3 Remastered Ray Tracing Specs Revealed
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“The expected FPS targets in the table above are based on our QA tests,”
via rockpapershotgun.com
Background
CD Projekt Red also announced the end of support for Windows 10, noting that while the game will not stop running immediately, they no longer develop or test on that system and cannot guarantee compatibility or performance going forward.
The timeline
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CD Projekt Red published full system requirements
According to CD Projekt Red, they released the full list of PC system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, covering minimum, recommended, Ultra, ray-tracing, and path-tracing configurations. The company said that the expected FPS targets are based on QA tests and that occasional frame rate fluctuations may occur depending on the scene and gameplay.[1]
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Path tracing preset requires RTX 5080 for 4K
According to tweaktown.com, the Path Tracing preset is the most demanding configuration, targeting 4K resolution at 60 FPS with upscaling and frame generation. CD Projekt Red selected the Core i9-13900K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D as minimum CPU requirements, and an RTX 5080 as the required GPU for this mode.[2]
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Ultra and RT presets detailed with specific hardware
According to CD Projekt Red, the Ultra preset targets 1440p at 60 FPS, requiring a Core i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and an RTX 3070 Ti, RX 6800 XT, or Arc B580 GPU with 24GB of RAM. According to CD Projekt Red, the RT Recommended preset targets 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling, requiring an RTX 4080 or RX 9070 XT GPU.[2]
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Windows 10 support officially ended
According to CD Projekt Red, they noted that they no longer develop or test the game on Windows 10, meaning they cannot guarantee compatibility or performance going forward. The company clarified, according to its own statement, that this does not mean the game will stop running on Windows 10 with the next update, but support for components that no longer receive official manufacturer updates is also dropped.[1]
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Option to revert to previous game versions
According to rockpapershotgun.com, CD Projekt Red explained that players can revert to an earlier version of the game, specifically version 1.32 listed as Classic, or the 4.04 version which was the previous next-gen remaster update initially released in 2022. This option is available depending on the platform.[1]
Our read of the evidence
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Frequently asked
What GPU is required for Witcher 3 Remastered path tracing?
CD Projekt Red lists the RTX 5080 as the GPU required for the Path Tracing preset. This preset targets 4K resolution at 60 FPS with upscaling and frame generation.
Does Witcher 3 Remastered still support Windows 10?
CD Projekt Red states they no longer develop or test on Windows 10 and cannot guarantee compatibility or performance going forward. However, they note that the game will not stop running on Windows 10 with the next update.
Can players revert to the old Witcher 3 version?
Yes, according to CD Projekt Red, it is possible to revert to an earlier version of the game, specifically version 1.32 listed as Classic, or the 4.04 version, depending on the platform.
What are the CPU requirements for the Ultra preset?
According to tweaktown.com, the Ultra preset requires at a minimum a Core i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7700X for the CPU. It also requires 24GB of RAM and a specific GPU to target 1440p at 60 FPS.
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GenZHype. “Witcher 3 Remastered Ray Tracing Specs Revealed.”
GenZHype, 29 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/witcher-3-remastered-ray-tracing-specs-revealed/.