The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 660 · Core i5-2500K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1070 · Core i5-7400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~64 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~42 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- RPG
- Release
- May 18, 2015
- Developer
- CD PROJEKT RED
- Publisher
- CD PROJEKT RED
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Open WorldRPGStory RichAtmosphericFantasyAdventureSingleplayerChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackThird Person
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What you need for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Ryzen 7 3700X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Arc B580 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 44 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 93 | 65 | 39 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 102 | 72 | 43 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 129 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 131 | 92 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 153 | 107 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 216 | 151 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 222 | 156 | 93 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 201 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) | 64-bit Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD A10-5800K APU (3.8GHz) | Intel Core i5-7400 / Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 | Nvidia GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 480 |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Notes | *System requirements will change on 2026.09.29. | *System requirements will change on 2026.09.29. |
Source: Steam.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 42 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 39 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 4
- Steam achievements
- 78
- Metacritic
- 93
- Engine
- PhysX, SpeedTree, REDengine
- Series
- The Witcher
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVHDR availableFamily Sharing
- Languages (17)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- A Look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past2026-08-25
- Announcing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered2026-08-25
- REDstreams is heading to gamescom 2026!2026-08-21
- REDstreams — The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine 10th Anniversary Stream is coming!2026-05-28
- Announcing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past2026-05-27
- Reigns: The Witcher Available Now2026-02-25
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~44 fps at 1080p high (range 36–53, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~64 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~42 fps on the ultra preset (range 33–50, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~67 fps (range 54–80, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs an Arc B580. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition by brand.
Can I run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~64 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~60 fps at 1080p low. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 6 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition.
How much storage does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition take?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition needs 50 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1).