CD Projekt Red has confirmed The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, and the studio will provide the updated edition free to players who already own the game.
The announcement came during this year’s Gamescom ONL showcase and positions the remaster as a major platform-specific upgrade ahead of the developer’s planned expansion release cycle.
Background and context
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt originally launched in 2015 and has since been a flagship title for CD Projekt Red.
The newly revealed remastered edition targets Nintendo’s next-generation portable hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, and is scheduled to release on 29 September 2026.
CD Projekt Red has framed the remaster as a substantial technical refresh for current owners rather than a separate commercial product.
Company rationale and leadership comments
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski explained that charging existing owners for the remaster was not considered.
He said the studio’s commercial focus remains on the upcoming expansion Songs of the Past, developed in collaboration with Fool’s Theory and slated for release in 2027, while the remaster is intended as a gift to players who already own the game.
In his words, the team moved from minor improvements to a larger remastering effort as they reviewed how to modernize a game that was developed more than a decade ago.
What’s included in the remaster
CD Projekt Red has listed multiple technical and gameplay updates for the Switch 2 remaster: enhanced visuals, support for mouse controls, gyro and motion command integration, combat overhauls, improved traversal, and changes to the leveling system.
These updates aim to bring the game closer to contemporary standards on Nintendo’s new hardware.
The company has not announced changes to distribution specifics on the Nintendo eShop beyond confirming the free upgrade for current owners.
Release timeline and next steps
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 September 2026.
CD Projekt Red has stated the expansion Songs of the Past, developed with Fool’s Theory, is scheduled for 2027 and represents the studio’s primary commercial release tied to The Witcher franchise in the coming year.
Industry observers and fans will be watching for further technical details, patch notes, and eShop rollout information as the release date approaches.
The announcement came during this year’s Gamescom ONL showcase and positions the remaster as a major platform-specific upgrade ahead of the developer’s planned expansion release cycle.
Background and context
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt originally launched in 2015 and has since been a flagship title for CD Projekt Red.
The newly revealed remastered edition targets Nintendo’s next-generation portable hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, and is scheduled to release on 29 September 2026.
CD Projekt Red has framed the remaster as a substantial technical refresh for current owners rather than a separate commercial product.
Company rationale and leadership comments
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski explained that charging existing owners for the remaster was not considered.
He said the studio’s commercial focus remains on the upcoming expansion Songs of the Past, developed in collaboration with Fool’s Theory and slated for release in 2027, while the remaster is intended as a gift to players who already own the game.
In his words, the team moved from minor improvements to a larger remastering effort as they reviewed how to modernize a game that was developed more than a decade ago.
What’s included in the remaster
CD Projekt Red has listed multiple technical and gameplay updates for the Switch 2 remaster: enhanced visuals, support for mouse controls, gyro and motion command integration, combat overhauls, improved traversal, and changes to the leveling system.
These updates aim to bring the game closer to contemporary standards on Nintendo’s new hardware.
The company has not announced changes to distribution specifics on the Nintendo eShop beyond confirming the free upgrade for current owners.
Release timeline and next steps
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 September 2026.
CD Projekt Red has stated the expansion Songs of the Past, developed with Fool’s Theory, is scheduled for 2027 and represents the studio’s primary commercial release tied to The Witcher franchise in the coming year.
Industry observers and fans will be watching for further technical details, patch notes, and eShop rollout information as the release date approaches.
