CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Remastered will launch on Switch 2 on September 29, 2026.
The Remastered edition promises updated visuals, refined combat, improved traversal, and additional enhancements.
The developer also stated the Remaster will be provided as a free update for existing owners of the game.
Background and platform history
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt originally released in May 2015 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential RPGs of the last decade.
A Nintendo Switch version of the game was previously released in 2019, developed and ported by Saber Interactive in collaboration with CD Projekt Red.
The new Remastered release targets the successor hardware, Switch 2, reflecting ongoing efforts to keep the title current across console generations.
What CD Projekt Red announced
In its announcement, CD Projekt Red said the Remastered edition will be available on Switch 2 on 29 September 2026 and that the update will be made available at no additional cost to players who already own the game.
The company did not provide granular details on upgrade mechanics for physical cartridge owners versus digital purchasers.
Rewritten statement for clarity: CD Projekt Red confirmed that owners of the existing game will receive the Remastered update free of charge, but the publisher has not yet explained how physical cartridges will be handled on Switch 2.
Songs of the Past expansion confirmed
Alongside the Remastered edition, CD Projekt Red confirmed the upcoming expansion titled Songs of the Past will also be released for Switch 2.
The developer noted that Songs of the Past is part of the new content slate tied to the Remastered edition, but details such as release timing beyond the platform confirmation and additional content specifics remain to be published.
Developer context and next steps
CD Projekt Red has emphasized supporting its flagship title across platforms, and this Remastered release continues that strategy.
The studio has not linked the Switch 2 announcement to any particular Nintendo event such as a Nintendo Direct, nor has it specified eShop rollout details, file sizes, or patch delivery procedure for cartridge holders.
CD Projekt Red said it will provide further clarification on upgrade mechanics and distribution logistics in the coming weeks.
For players on Nintendo's handheld lineup, this confirmation brings one of the industry's landmark RPGs to the next-generation portable hardware, while promising new content via Songs of the Past and a free upgrade path for current owners.
The Remastered edition promises updated visuals, refined combat, improved traversal, and additional enhancements.
The developer also stated the Remaster will be provided as a free update for existing owners of the game.
Background and platform history
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt originally released in May 2015 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential RPGs of the last decade.
A Nintendo Switch version of the game was previously released in 2019, developed and ported by Saber Interactive in collaboration with CD Projekt Red.
The new Remastered release targets the successor hardware, Switch 2, reflecting ongoing efforts to keep the title current across console generations.
What CD Projekt Red announced
In its announcement, CD Projekt Red said the Remastered edition will be available on Switch 2 on 29 September 2026 and that the update will be made available at no additional cost to players who already own the game.
The company did not provide granular details on upgrade mechanics for physical cartridge owners versus digital purchasers.
Rewritten statement for clarity: CD Projekt Red confirmed that owners of the existing game will receive the Remastered update free of charge, but the publisher has not yet explained how physical cartridges will be handled on Switch 2.
Songs of the Past expansion confirmed
Alongside the Remastered edition, CD Projekt Red confirmed the upcoming expansion titled Songs of the Past will also be released for Switch 2.
The developer noted that Songs of the Past is part of the new content slate tied to the Remastered edition, but details such as release timing beyond the platform confirmation and additional content specifics remain to be published.
Developer context and next steps
CD Projekt Red has emphasized supporting its flagship title across platforms, and this Remastered release continues that strategy.
The studio has not linked the Switch 2 announcement to any particular Nintendo event such as a Nintendo Direct, nor has it specified eShop rollout details, file sizes, or patch delivery procedure for cartridge holders.
CD Projekt Red said it will provide further clarification on upgrade mechanics and distribution logistics in the coming weeks.
For players on Nintendo's handheld lineup, this confirmation brings one of the industry's landmark RPGs to the next-generation portable hardware, while promising new content via Songs of the Past and a free upgrade path for current owners.
