A new remaster of the legendary fantasy action-RPG has achieved unprecedented success across multiple digital storefronts . The title has surpassed its original critical reception and reached a massive milestone for concurrent players on Steam.
A 94% Metacritic score and 120,000 concurrent Steam players
The remaster of CD Projekt Red's fantasy title has achieved a 94% score on Metacritic, successfully edging out the original game's 92% rating from 11 years ago. This critical resurgence is mirrored by massive player engagement on Valve's digital platform. As the report states, the game has reached over 120,000 concuurrent players on Steam, a figure that beats the original's reease numbers by more than 27,000 players.
The community response on Steam has been exceptionally high, with the game accumulating nearly 250,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews. This level of engagement suggests that the remaster is resonating deeply with both long-time fans and newcomers to the franchise.
How the new remaster differs from the 2022 Complete Edition
While the 2022 "Complete Edition" previously brought the franchise to next-gen consoles, this new remaster is being positioned as a more definitive version of the exeprience. Unlike many recent remasters that only offer improved textures, this release includes:
- Advanced visual uppdates and performance upgrades
- Overhauled gameplay systems and mechanics
- Numerous quality-of-life improvements According to the report, this version is being provided free of charge to existing owners of the game, a move that has likely contributed to the current surge in player counts.
CD Projekt Red's timeline from 2025 expansions to the 2028 Ciri sequel
The current success of the remaster is part of a much larger momentum building for CD Projekt Red. The studio has several major projects in the pipeline that are expected to keep the franchise in the spotlight. An ambitious story expansion is slated to arrive next year, over a decade after the base game's initial launch.
Looking further into the future, the studio is developing a brand new trilogy. The next mainline entry, which is expected sometime in 2028, will reportedly feature Ciri in the protagonist role. This expansion of the universe is also being supported by media, with the fifth and final season of the Netflix series scheduled for a 2027 release.
Uncertainty over Switch 2 performance and platform-wide free access
Despite the overwhelming success, several details regarding the release remain unverified. While the report mentions the game is available on platforms including the Switch 2, the Epic Games Store, and GOG, it does not specify how the advanced visual and performance upgrades will perform on Nintendo's upcoming hardware. Additionally, while the remaster is free for existing owners, it is not explicitly confirmed if this benefit applies uniformly across all platforms or is limited to specific storefronts.
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