The Witcher Remake Temporarily Placed on Hold While Studio Focuses on The Witcher 3 Expansion

According to CD Projekt Red, developer Fool's Theory has put The Witcher Remake on hold in order to finish Songs of the Past first.

Development on The Witcher Remake has been temporarily paused while its development studio focuses on completing work on an expansion for The Witcher 3. CD Projekt Red provided details regarding the current status of the project, explaining that developer Fool's Theory needs to get Songs of the Past finished first before full attention returns to the remake.

The scheduling adjustment means that progress on the highly anticipated remake of the original adventure will wait until the studio wraps up its current commitments. CD Projekt Red has maintained transparency regarding the timeline shift, emphasizing the priority placed on completing the active expansion project. Fans awaiting further news on the remake will need to exercise patience as Fool's Theory works through its existing development milestones for Songs of the Past.

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  1. Video Games ChronicleEstablished publication · recorded Sep 3, 2026
    The Witcher Remake is on hold while its studio works on The Witcher 3’s expansion
  2. Insider GamingEstablished publication · recorded Sep 3, 2026
    The Witcher Remake on Hold, Confirms CD Projekt Red