The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved its highest concurrent player count on Steam since its 2015 launch, driven by the recent release of its remastered edition. As of this writing, nearly 120,000 players are active on Steam, positioning the game as the ninth most-played title on the platform. This figure does not account for players on other storefronts like GOG and the Epic Games Store, nor does it include console player numbers.
Data from SteamDB indicates that the current peak surpasses the game's initial launch high of 92,000 players and its previous record of 103,000 in January 2020, which coincided with the popularity of Netflix's Witcher series. Another significant peak of 89,000 concurrent players occurred in December 2022, following the initial release of the next-gen update.
This resurgence highlights the enduring appeal of CD Projekt Red's acclaimed fantasy RPG. The free remastered edition introduces a range of visual and gameplay enhancements. While these changes may not be entirely transformative, the update's generosity, offering a free upgrade to all existing owners of The Witcher 3 and its expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, represents a significant commitment to the game. The remaster also serves to build anticipation for the upcoming new expansion, Songs of the Past, scheduled for release next year.