CD Projekt Red has increased the price of The Witcher 3: Complete Edition on PC just weeks before the release of its free next-generation update. The game's price on Steam has risen from $39.99 to $49.99. This new price point reflects the cost of the enhanced version, which will be provided at no additional charge to existing owners of the game.
While the price hike may be unwelcome for players who have been holding out for a better deal on the 11-year-old RPG, those who purchase the game now will essentially be paying upfront for the remastered edition. The upcoming update promises visual enhancements and various improvements, making it a significant upgrade for current players and a more appealing package for new ones.
Despite the recent price adjustment, The Witcher 3 remains a substantial offering. The Complete Edition, including all its downloadable content and extensive side quests, provides hundreds of hours of gameplay and is highly regarded as one of the finest RPGs ever made. CD Projekt Red has a history of offering significant discounts on the game, and it is not uncommon for the title to go on sale, particularly around holiday periods or in anticipation of new content, such as the previously mentioned next-gen update and a planned DLC release next year.