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Witcher 3 Remastered Tops Metacritic 2026 Scores
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Sep 28, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
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Background
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a 2015 action RPG developed by CD Projekt Red.
The game is available as a standalone product and as a free update for existing owners. The Switch 2 version adds touchscreen support for dialogue, inventory, and Gwent, while the Xbox Series X/S version adds Play Anywhere support, allowing owners to download the PC version at no extra cost.
The timeline
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Reviews begin arriving
According to videogameschronicle.com, the first reviews of The Witcher 3 Remastered started arriving on Monday, September 28, 2026. These initial reviews were universally positive, contributing to the game's rising score on Metacritic.[1]
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Game launched and tops 2026 charts
The Witcher 3 Remastered launched on September 29, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC. According to videogameschronicle.com, the game achieved a Metacritic score of 94, making it the highest-rated game of 2026 so far, ahead of Sektori (94), Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (91), and Big Walk (91).[1]
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Tied with Sektori for 2026 Metacritic Top Score
According to GamesRadar, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered shares the highest Metacritic score of 94 with Sektori, tying for the top spot on the 2026 chart.[2]
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Remaster Ranked 63rd in Metacritic All-Time List
According to ConsolePCGaming, the remaster sits at 63rd place in Metacritic’s all‑time rankings, ahead of the 3DS remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Chrono Cross.[3]
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Remaster Earns 94 Metascore from Nine PC Reviews
GamesRadar notes that the remaster reportedly holds a 94 Metascore, based on nine PC reviews logged on Metacritic.[2]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The timeline events are presented only as reports from videogameschronicle.com, with no primary source confirming the Metacritic score or the launch details. Because the claims rely solely on a single outlet’s reporting and lack independent verification, the evidence remains unverified. Pending details about an expansion further indicate that the narrative is based on ongoing reports rather than confirmed facts.
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Frequently asked
Is The Witcher 3 Remastered the highest-rated game of 2026 on Metacritic?
As of September 29, 2026, per videogameschronicle.com, the game holds a Metacritic score of 94, tying it with Sektori for the year’s top score and placing it ahead of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and Big Walk.
What is the Metacritic score for The Witcher 3 Remastered?
The game currently holds a Metacritic score of 94. According to videogameschronicle.com, this score makes it the highest-rated game of 2026 so far.
Which games does The Witcher 3 Remastered beat in 2026 scores?
It ranks ahead of Sektori, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, and Big Walk. According to videogameschronicle.com, Sektori also received a 94 but is slightly lower in Metacritic's calculations, while the other two scored 91.
Is The Witcher 3 Remastered in the all-time top 50?
No, it is not in the top 50. According to videogameschronicle.com, all games in that list have scores of 95 or above, placing The Witcher 3 Remastered at 63rd place.
What new features are in the Switch 2 version?
The Switch 2 version adds touchscreen support. According to videogameschronicle.com, this allows players in handheld mode to choose dialogue, sort inventory, and play Gwent using the touchscreen.
Does the Xbox version include Play Anywhere?
Yes, the Xbox Series X/S version adds Play Anywhere support. According to videogameschronicle.com, this means Xbox owners can download the PC version at no extra cost.
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Sources (3)
- videogameschronicle.com, The Witcher 3 Remastered is now the highest-scoring game of 2026 on Metacritic, Sep 29, 2026.
- gamesradar.com, The Witcher 3 Remastered Metacritic score places it as the best version of the RPG yet and the top-scoring game of 2026, Sep 29, 2026.
- consolepcgaming.com, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Ties for 2026's Top Metacritic Score, Sep 29, 2026.
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