The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition is officially available on Xbox Game Pass starting today, February 19, 2026. The beloved open-world RPG from CD Projekt Red has made its long-awaited return to the subscription service after being removed back in 2021. However, not every Game Pass subscriber will be able to play it for free.
Which Xbox Game Pass Tiers Include The Witcher 3?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition is only available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium subscribers. Players on these two tiers can download and play the game on Cloud and Console, including both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Members of the PC Game Pass subscription tier are not included. This means PC Game Pass users will need to purchase The Witcher 3 separately if they want to play it. This is notable because PC Game Pass itself is expected to be dissolved in the coming months following a recent restructuring announcement from Microsoft.
The Witcher 3 Was Previously on Game Pass From 2019 to 2021
This is not the first time The Witcher 3 has appeared on Xbox Game Pass. The game was originally added to the service in 2019 and remained available for subscribers until 2021, when it was removed. Its return after roughly five years is a welcome addition for fans who missed out or want to revisit Geralt’s story.
What Is Included in the Complete Edition?
The Complete Edition bundles the base game with both major expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Together, this package offers over 150 hours of content. Players step into the role of monster slayer Geralt of Rivia as he searches for his adopted daughter Ciri, known as the Child of Prophecy. The journey involves branching storylines, complex monster contracts, and encounters with characters like Yennefer of Vengerberg, Triss Merigold, and the bard Dandelion.
Awards and Sales Numbers
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has won more than 250 Game of the Year awards and over 1,000 total industry awards since its original 2015 release. The game has sold 60 million copies worldwide, while the combined sales across the entire Witcher franchise have reached 85 million copies.
10th Anniversary Celebrations Are Still Ongoing
CD Projekt Red has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3 throughout 2025 and into 2026. These celebrations have included a worldwide Witcher in Concert tour, commemorative merchandise, and various collaborations. The game’s addition to Xbox Game Pass arrives during this anniversary period.
Other Games Joining Xbox Game Pass in February Wave 2
The Witcher 3 is part of a larger February Wave 2 lineup for Xbox Game Pass. Other titles joining the service around the same time include:
- Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (February 17) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (February 17) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- EA Sports College Football 26 (February 19) – Game Pass Ultimate
- Death Howl (February 19) – Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
- TCG Card Shop Simulator (February 24) – Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (March 3) – Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
- Final Fantasy III (March 3) – Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass
As new titles arrive, several games are leaving the service. Titles departing include Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Subscribers who want to finish these games should do so before they are removed.
Is The Witcher 3 on Game Pass Worth Playing in 2026?
For anyone with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Premium subscription who has not played The Witcher 3, this is an easy recommendation on paper. The Complete Edition includes everything CD Projekt Red released for the game, and it remains one of the most critically acclaimed RPGs ever made. The only downside is that lower-tier subscribers and PC Game Pass members are locked out of this particular addition.