The Witcher 3 Remastered Native Switch 2 Launch Sept 29

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a Switch 2 remaster, and the first gameplay and screenshots have already surfaced—showing a clear leap over the original Switch version. The game is set to return on September 29 with native Switch 2 support, alongside versions for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Key takeaways

The Witcher 3 Remastered launches on September 29 for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Switch 2 remaster for free.
Early Switch 2 dock footage suggests the game targets 60 fps, while resolution appears lower than PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Switch 2 eShop listings show a reservation price of €59.99.
The remaster includes the base game plus the expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, with the DLCs claimable for free starting now.

First Switch 2 gameplay and screenshots hint at a big upgrade

The Japanese eShop has published four early images of The Witcher 3 Remastered on Switch 2, and they’re positioned as a substantial improvement over the original Switch release. The visuals in the dock presentation—particularly lighting and textures—are described as being close to what players have seen on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while handheld mode may look less dramatic.

At Gamescom 2026, attendees also got hands-on time with the remaster at a Nintendo booth. A first gameplay upload from the event has circulated, and the impression among fans is that both visuals and performance look strong—especially during combat.

Performance expectations for the dock mode point to a 60 fps target. However, the resolution appears to be below that of the latest home consoles, which aligns with the Switch 2 hardware constraints.

Release details, pricing, and upgrade path

The remaster is scheduled for September 29 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. In the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, the game is listed for pre-order at €59.99.

For existing Switch players, the upgrade plan is straightforward: anyone who owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch will be able to update to the Switch 2 remastered version at no extra cost, as long as they have the Switch 2 console. The remaster is not coming to the original Switch.

Players should also note what’s included. Like other platform versions, The Witcher 3 Remastered bundles the expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine with the base game. The two DLCs can be claimed for free beginning now.

With the Switch 2 port already showing dock-mode performance targets and upgraded visuals, the remaining question for many players is the physical format—whether the full game will ship on the cartridge or via a key card for retail editions.