Everyone’s favourite monster hunter is set to return in the Witcher remake! CD Projkect Red announced earlier this year that they are working on a remake of the original game. We’ve compiled everything we know so far about the upcoming Witcher remake.
The Original Game:
Originally released in 2007, The Witcher, was the game that started it all.
Based on the fantasy novel series, The Witcher takes place after the series of events of the main saga. Players will step into the shoes of Geralt of Riva, the witcher, who has suffered from amnesia. Gradually learning that he was once a renowned witcher, you must navigate the hordes of monsters, enemies, and friends that are awaiting your return. All whilst choosing the path that you believe Geralt should follow…
The Witcher Remake:
CD Projkect Red revealed earlier this year that the original Witcher game is getting a well-deserved remake! Currently, codename ‘Canis Majoris’, the game is still in the very early stages of development, meaning there is not a lot of information about the remake. With that said, we do know that it is being completely rebuilt utilising Unreal Engine 5.
The Head of Studio at CD Projkect Red, Adam Badowski, has said, ‘The Witcher is where it all started for us, for CD Projkect Red. It was the first game we made, ever, and it was a big moment for us then. Going back to this place and remaking the game for the next generation of gamers to experience it feels just as big, if not bigger’.
What Can We Expect in the Witcher Remake?
As the game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, we can expect the remake to support next-generation gaming technology, including Real-Time Ray Tracing.
All of our favourite scenes, combat, and gameplay from the original game will now be cast in stunning photo-realistic light for even greater immersion.
Is Your PC Witcher Ready?
Whilst we are still a long way off from hearing any news about the official PC system specifications for the Witcher remake, we can expect you’ll need a PC that is compatible with the latest generation of hardware.
Thankfully, we’ve selected a few of our favourite PCs that should be witcher ready!
OcUK Gaming Kalis PC:
Armed with the OcUK Gaming Kalis, you will have everything you need to enjoy playing the latest generation of AAA titles. This includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU for powerful performance and realistic visuals. As a configurable gaming PC, you can make adjustments to the storage drives, such as adding an additional secondary SSD or HDD, to ensure you have all the required space for your gaming library.
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
OcUK Gaming Pyrite PC:
The OcUK Gaming Pyrite comes equipped with a hyperthreaded Intel Core i5 10400F CPU for ultra-fast speeds in single and multi-threaded tasks. Perfect for both gaming and streaming. What’s more, harness the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU to unlock enhanced Ray Tracing and AI capabilities for immersive gameplay.
The OcUK Gaming Pyrite is a configurable PC. This means you can customise and configure the hardware to suit your individual preferences, favourite games, and gameplay style.
- Configurable gaming PC
- Includes an Intel Core i5 10400F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
OcUK Gaming Enigma Enthusiast PC:
The OcUK Gaming Enigma Enthusiast is the perfect choice for the enthusiast looking to upgrade to next-gen hardware. Packed with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5700X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, experience exceptional performance and hyper-realistic graphics in all the latest AAA titles. Sit back and enjoy buttery smooth frame rates as you become a legendary witcher!
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TI GPU
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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