The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered review

The Witcher 3 has been on Xbox One since its first release, and the Xbox Store now sells The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, dated September 29, 2026, which still lists Xbox One in its Play with section. That makes it the newest version of any game on this list that an Xbox One owner can buy. The store page says the remaster brings an upgraded skill system, revamped combat and improved visuals, and it includes both expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, for $49.99. The story follows Geralt of Rivia looking for his adopted daughter Ciri, with swords, potions, bombs and combat magic. It is single player only and leans on menus, crafting and inventory, which is why it scores lower than Halo for ease of setup. Xbox Play Anywhere means a purchase also covers PC. If you want one deep RPG with no online requirement, this is it.

Who it is for

RPG players who want a long fantasy story and are happy to read menus and manage gear.

Price

$49.99 on the US Xbox Store, including Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered CD PROJEKT RED • Role playing $49.99+
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Play as Geralt of Rivia searching for Ciri across the Northern Kingdoms
• Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions included
• Upgraded skill system, revamped combat and improved visuals
• Swords, potions, bombs and combat magic
• Xbox Play Anywhere across Xbox and PC

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Both expansions included at $49.99
• Strength: Newest release on the list, dated September 29, 2026
• Strength: Playable on Xbox One as well as Series X|S and PC
• Weakness: Single player only
• Weakness: Rated Mature 17+
• Weakness: Not included in Game Pass, cloud play needs a purchase

Key facts

• Publisher: CD PROJEKT RED
• Release date: September 29, 2026
• US Xbox Store price: $49.99
• Expansions: Hearts of Stone, Blood and Wine
• Play on: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, handheld

Where it ranks

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is No. 3 in our Best Xbox One Games verdict.