Back in May, CD Projekt announced “one more patch” for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that will add cross-platform mod support through mod.io across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The update was intended to be rolled out later in 2025, but the studio said today that it’s going to take a little longer than expected.
“We originally planned to introduce cross-platform mod support for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year, but the rollout is now shifting to 2026,” CD Projekt wrote on Bluesky. “We apologize for the delay and will share more details as we get closer to the release. Thank you for your patience!”
We originally planned to introduce cross-platform mod support for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year, but the rollout is now shifting to 2026.We apologize for the delay and will share more details closer to the release. Thank you for your patience!
— @thewitcher.com (@thewitcher.com.bsky.social) 2025-09-25T21:44:21.510Z
The FAQ linked in the announcement doesn’t say too much that hasn’t already been confirmed: You’ll need a mod.io account for cross-platform mod support, mods are free, and many but not all mods will be available on all platforms because of “specific content guidelines”—basically, you can do what you want on PC but consoles tend to be a little pickier.
A reason for the delay wasn’t provided. Conspiracy-minded or eternally optimistic Witcher fans might hope that CD Projekt is going even bigger with this update that it first let on—Geralt briefly comes out of retirement for a new quest that leads into The Witcher 4, perhaps, because if we’re going to dream, we might as well dream big—but I imagine the greater likelihood is simply that cross-platform modding support is complex and difficult to implement.
That has to be especially true when there’s probably not a whole lot of people working on the problem: CD Projekt said in August that, as of July 31, it has 444 people working on The Witcher 4, 116 on Cyberpunk 2, a couple hundred more across Sirius, Hadar, and “shared services,” like localization, QA, and AI development. And for “other projects,” which I have to assume includes ongoing work on The Witcher 3? Just 17.
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It’s exciting to see ongoing support for The Witcher 3, even if the delay is a bit disappointing. The addition of cross-platform mod support is sure to enhance the experience for many players. Looking forward to what the future holds!
I completely agree! It’s great to see CD Projekt committed to enhancing the game, and the cross-platform mod support could really breathe new life into it. Hopefully, the extra time allows them to deliver a polished experience for all players!
I share your enthusiasm! It’s exciting that CD Projekt is still dedicated to improving The Witcher 3, especially with the potential for cross-platform modding. This could really breathe new life into the game and bring the community together in unique ways.
Absolutely! It’s great to see CD Projekt’s commitment to enhancing the game even years after its release. The addition of cross-platform mod support could really expand the community’s creativity and bring fresh experiences to players.
I completely agree! It’s impressive how they continue to support The Witcher 3, especially with such a highly anticipated feature like cross-platform mod support. This could really breathe new life into the game and bring the community together in exciting ways!
delayed updates. It really shows their commitment to the community. I’m curious to see how cross-platform mod support will change the gameplay experience—having a wider variety of mods could breathe new life into the game for many players!
You’re right about their commitment! It’s great to see them taking the time to ensure everything works well for the community. The cross-platform mod support could really enhance the game’s replayability and creativity among players. It’ll be interesting to see how the modding scene evolves with this update!
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see CD Projekt prioritizing quality, especially with something as complex as cross-platform mod support. This could really enhance the community experience and bring fresh life to the game.
I completely agree! It’s great to see them focusing on delivering a polished experience. The addition of cross-platform mod support could really open up new creative possibilities for players, enhancing the game’s longevity even further.
Absolutely! A polished experience really enhances the game’s longevity. It’s also exciting that the cross-platform mod support will open up so many creative possibilities for players once it arrives.
Absolutely! A polished experience really enhances the game’s longevity. It’s also exciting that the cross-platform mod support will bring new life to the game, allowing players to share and enjoy creative content from different platforms. This could lead to some truly innovative gameplay experiences!