The Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 Free Upgrade for Physical Owners

The Witcher 3 is still getting fresh details as preparations continue for the next-gen Switch 2 release. CD Projekt RED has now clarified pricing and upgrade eligibility for the remastered version, including whether physical owners get the same free path as digital buyers.

Announcement: Switch 2 Remastered date and price

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on September 29, 2026. The remastered edition will cost €59.99 for players who do not already own the original game on Switch.

Practical impact: free upgrades for both digital and physical

Players who already have The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 remastered version at no extra cost. Importantly, this free upgrade was previously described only for the digital version, but it has now been confirmed to also apply to the physical edition.

CD Projekt RED’s CEO also confirmed that owners of The Witcher 3 in physical format for Nintendo Switch will receive the free upgrade to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, removing uncertainty about physical-versus-digital eligibility.

Platform scope: Nintendo Switch 2

The updates and eligibility changes discussed here are specifically tied to Nintendo Switch 2, with the remastered edition launching there and free upgrades offered to existing Switch owners.

What comes next

Release timing confirmed for September 29, 2026
Price confirmed as €59.99 for players who don’t own the original on Switch
Free upgrade confirmed for Switch owners—now explicitly including physical copies as well as digital

Additional Switch 2 visuals have been shared via screenshots posted on the Switch 2 Japan eShop, signaling continued marketing momentum ahead of launch.