CD Projekt Red’s flagship action-RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a remastered release on Nintendo’s next handheld-console platform this September, and owners of the existing Nintendo Switch version will be eligible for a free upgrade via the eShop.
The announcement, posted alongside the game’s store listing, confirms that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 as a separate download and will appear as its own icon on the console’s Home menu.
Background and platform history
The Witcher 3 originally launched in May 2015 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and earned widespread critical acclaim and multiple Game of the Year awards.
A Nintendo Switch port, developed and published by Saber Interactive in partnership with CD Projekt Red, released in October 2019, bringing a portable version of the open-world RPG to Nintendo’s hybrid console.
CD Projekt Red later issued a next-gen update for the title on current-generation platforms in December 2022 that introduced improved visuals and technical enhancements.
What the eShop listing says
The official Nintendo eShop listing reiterates the upgrade path for owners of the existing Switch release.
In journalistic terms: the store listing states that players who own The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch will be able to claim The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered for free on Nintendo Switch 2 after the remaster’s release.
The listing also makes clear that the remastered edition will be delivered as a distinct download on Nintendo Switch 2 and, once installed, will show up as its own icon on the Home menu.
Remaster content and expansion support
According to the publisher’s announcement, the remastered build includes a suite of visual improvements and gameplay enhancements carried over from earlier next-gen updates.
The announcement also confirms that the new expansion will be supported on Nintendo Switch 2.
CD Projekt Red has positioned the remaster as the definitive modern version of the game for current and next-generation hardware.
What to watch for
Nintendo Switch owners planning to claim the free upgrade should monitor the eShop listing and official channels for exact release timing and any platform-specific instructions.
CD Projekt Red and Nintendo’s future communications will provide the full technical and availability details ahead of the September launch.
The announcement, posted alongside the game’s store listing, confirms that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 as a separate download and will appear as its own icon on the console’s Home menu.
Background and platform history
The Witcher 3 originally launched in May 2015 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and earned widespread critical acclaim and multiple Game of the Year awards.
A Nintendo Switch port, developed and published by Saber Interactive in partnership with CD Projekt Red, released in October 2019, bringing a portable version of the open-world RPG to Nintendo’s hybrid console.
CD Projekt Red later issued a next-gen update for the title on current-generation platforms in December 2022 that introduced improved visuals and technical enhancements.
What the eShop listing says
The official Nintendo eShop listing reiterates the upgrade path for owners of the existing Switch release.
In journalistic terms: the store listing states that players who own The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch will be able to claim The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered for free on Nintendo Switch 2 after the remaster’s release.
The listing also makes clear that the remastered edition will be delivered as a distinct download on Nintendo Switch 2 and, once installed, will show up as its own icon on the Home menu.
Remaster content and expansion support
According to the publisher’s announcement, the remastered build includes a suite of visual improvements and gameplay enhancements carried over from earlier next-gen updates.
The announcement also confirms that the new expansion will be supported on Nintendo Switch 2.
CD Projekt Red has positioned the remaster as the definitive modern version of the game for current and next-generation hardware.
What to watch for
Nintendo Switch owners planning to claim the free upgrade should monitor the eShop listing and official channels for exact release timing and any platform-specific instructions.
CD Projekt Red and Nintendo’s future communications will provide the full technical and availability details ahead of the September launch.
