CD Projekt Red raised the base PC Steam price for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' shortly after announcing its remaster. On US Steam, 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition' rose by $10, from $39.99 to $49.99.
On the 28th, the price displayed on SteamDB and the Steam Store in Korea is 54,900 won. The Complete Edition includes the base game and existing expansion packs 'Hearts of Stone' and 'Blood and Wine'.
The price increase applies to new buyers. Existing owners of the game can upgrade to the remaster for free when it releases on September 29, but players looking to start fresh must purchase the Complete Edition at the increased price. The free upgrade policy is intended for users who already own rights to the game, and does not mean the remaster is being provided for free to new buyers.
Released in 2015, 'The Witcher 3' will feature overall gameplay improvements through this remaster, including visuals, combat, movement, and controls. The two existing expansion packs will also be included in the remaster.
CD Projekt Red did not provide a separate explanation for the price increase. Although the price changed immediately after the remaster announcement, the exact background behind the increase remains unconfirmed as the company has not officially stated a relationship between the two.
