Witcher 3 Remastered PC Specs: RTX 5080 Needed for 4K Path Tracing
CD Projekt Red updates system requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered, with path tracing at 4K 60 fps demanding an RTX 5080, 24GB RAM, and 16GB VRAM.
CD Projekt Red has released updated system requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered, outlining what PC hardware players will need for different visual settings. The remaster is available today, and owners of the original game can play it for free.
At the minimum end, running the game at 1080p and 30 fps on the Low preset calls for an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon RX 550 XT, or Intel Arc A580 GPU, paired with an Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU.
For those aiming to enable path tracing at 4K and 60 fps with frame generation, the demands jump significantly. CD Projekt Red lists an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and either an Intel Core i9 13900K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. The path tracing preset also requires 24 GB of RAM and 16 GB of VRAM.
The studio does not specify which upscaling mode or frame generation type is expected for the path tracing setting, leaving some ambiguity for players planning their builds. The Complete Edition of the game is currently half off, and a new expansion for The Witcher 3 is planned for next year.
Quick answers
What are the minimum requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered?
For 1080p at 30 fps on Low preset, you need an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon RX 550 XT, or Intel Arc A580 GPU, plus an Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU.
What do I need for 4K path tracing at 60 fps?
CD Projekt Red lists an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, an Intel Core i9 13900K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, 24 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of VRAM.
Is The Witcher 3 Remastered free for existing owners?
Yes, owners of the original game can play the remaster for free. It is available today.