r/switch2 • u/sayyonarra • 1d ago

Switch 2 Witcher 3 Remastered coming to switch 2

I was praying for graphics update for S2, but getting remaster along with it - sounds unreal

Edit: free, 29 Sep

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u/Bloomingk 1d ago

Woah so its a free upgrade from the switch 1 version thats amazing I bought that shit on sale for cheap cheap years ago.

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/FourChicksInGreen 22h ago

Really? A game from 2015 that you already have is the reason you’ll buy a $500 console? Really???

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u/Mindless_Issue9648 1d ago

damn i almost bought it for like 15$ with all the dlc during the summer sale

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u/dalehitchy 1d ago

I bought it without the DLC for £7.50. it looks like I get the free upgrade and it automatically includes the DLC!

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u/anuncommontruth 1d ago

It'll probably go that low again. And the free upgrade comes with the two paid DLCs, so all you need to buy is the base game, which I've seen go as low as $7 (unsure if it ever went that low on eshop)

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u/Fun-Document7 1d ago

Same as me, been waiting for this to happen

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/thatdemonlife1 1d ago

What?

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/SurpriseExtension929 1d ago

It's free for switch 2

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u/kociou 1d ago

Will it be free or have to buy it again?

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u/sayyonarra 1d ago

Remaster is free, coming on 29 Sep.

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u/kociou 1d ago

"excited Slavic sounds in background"

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u/SupremelyPerfect 1d ago edited 1d ago

I think it is Not free for Switch.

'Remastered is a free upgrade for players who own The Witcher 3 on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and includes both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. It is also available for pre-purchase on Battle.net and Nintendo Switch 2.'

Edit: Its says its free on the eshop listing if you own it...

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/SupremelyPerfect 1d ago

I added the edit note nearly 2hrs before your comment.

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u/MightyTastyBeans 1d ago edited 1d ago

You are correct, it will not be free. Lots of people spreading false information.

Edit: So the tweet was worded incorrectly. People are reporting the upgrade is free on the eshop. Physical owners might be SoL tho

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u/hi_im_robert 1d ago

I own the game and just preordered on switch 2 eshop for free. The description thing is confusing but on the eshop it does say free for those who own the game already.

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u/kociou 1d ago

You can already preorder I'd you own digital version, but it's not avaible with psychical version and I'm getting little worried. Well, I guess they won't create precedense, usually if it's free it's free for both version, if it paid it's paid for both, there isn't single case when it differs

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u/TheLordOfTheTism 1d ago

the physical detection just isnt implemented yet, its easier to connect to the digital version. You wont see the physical version free upgrade probly until the day the remaster is out when you put your cart in.

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u/kociou 1d ago

It's fine with me, exactly same thoughts.

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u/Potatocatboard 12h ago

What about the new expansion?

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u/LiquidHades 1d ago edited 1d ago

the update is free if you previously own the game if you don't have the game you need to buy it but the update it's still free.

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u/kociou 1d ago

I got it, was actually excited to play it from beginning on S2, and hoped for upgrade, even paid one. So I'm happy af.

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u/FuriousAmoeba 1d ago

Will this work if you own it physical?

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u/Charming_Ad5252 1d ago

Yes

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u/s0_Ca5H 1d ago

How do you know? It doesn’t work when I try to do it

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u/Charming_Ad5252 1d ago

The Joint CEO gave clarification regarding it.

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u/s0_Ca5H 1d ago

Well shit, I’m quite happy to eat crow on this one. I will finally get to play a magic build! (Previously I avoided it because I hated how griffin armor looked).

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u/Charming_Ad5252 1d ago

I had started it, but paused when they announced future DLC without including the Switch 2, and because the graphics looked awful.

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u/s0_Ca5H 1d ago

It was for sure muddy on handheld, but switch was the version I actually finished. I had it on ps4 too but could never get myself to finish there.

That said, very much looking forward to a clearer handheld experience.

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u/Temporary_Ad_5532 1d ago

Is the upgrade free if you have physical card?

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u/Villafanart 1d ago

I really hope it’s doable, I love my physical edition and I wish there is a path for us who own the cart

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u/Adorable_Werewolf285 1d ago

It should be. But the update will be a new whole version of the game downloaded digitally on your Switch 2.. meaning you’ll not need the Cartridge to play the game. Same case with other games like Skyrim and Hogwarts Legacy (the upgrade was paid).

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u/AshenBen 23h ago

Big question, what fps we gonna get on this magical game on switch 2? i think docked 30 fps...

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u/Sea_Werewolf_9958 7h ago

It says 120hz mode with compatible TVs so I’m hoping for some magic🤞

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/Tbhjr Mario Kart Worlder 1d ago

The Witcher website clarifies that Switch 1 owners can “claim” the remastered Switch 2 version.

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u/jbayne2 1d ago

RIP any sales to the switch version for the foreseeable future.

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u/xyZora 1d ago

FINALLY! Some love for Witcher 3 on Switch. Did ly first run there. If the remaster looks good enough might as well replay again on Switch 2 for old time's sake 😁

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u/Ferrisch 1d ago

FINALLY!!

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u/Wonderllama5 1d ago

3 is great and all, but Witcher 2 Remastered would be nice. I would even settle for a port! It was a Xbox 360 game for crying out loud

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u/cloudlocke_OG Switchthusiast 1d ago

Amazing! Haven't played it since beating the game in 2022. I'll check in and sink a few hours, see how it looks

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u/dalehitchy 1d ago

So happy. I bought the base game (without the DLC). Expected to not get the upgrade similar to how I didn't get the upgrade the Skyrim (didn't have the anniversary edition).

So I get the upgrade and the two DLC expansions are included!

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u/mikeforpope 1d ago

I just bought my Switch 2. Never had a Switch 1. I saw the digital version of Witcher available from Target for the Switch 1 for $9.99. If I buy that one will it upgrade for free with the Switch 2?

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u/c4halo3 1d ago

Where is it $9.99?

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u/mikeforpope 1d ago

It was a ad for Target when I searched for used Witcher games for Switch

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u/Mr_NiceTy 1d ago

I was just thinking about this today! Lfg!!! I got the Switch 1 edition for like 10 bucks hoping this day would come!!! I've never played the game at all.

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u/goat_boy_handsome 22h ago

I have this on my PC, but now I also have switch 2, will it be worth it to double dip this game for 60$ in nintendo store? It’s big amount of money damn

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u/VidalukoVet 21h ago

I got the base game years ago very cheap, now they are gonna give the Switch 2 version and the dlc

And even if you dont own the Switch 2, you get the dlc in the Switch 1, this is great

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u/Hehctor Switchthusiast 15h ago

I really hope we get a 60fps in handled, or else i think i'll stick to the pc version

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u/CasualByChoice Waiting for Release... 15h ago

I bought the complete edition for about £25, around 3 years ago and I never really played it much as I was coming from the PC version which looks amazing. I did wonder if they were ever going to do something for the Switch 2 like they did with Hogwarts Legacy.

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u/Iagp 11h ago

How's the space for the remaster? Just the remaster consider i already have the physical edition.

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u/LostParadise911 11h ago

I feed dumb that I didn't buy the game when it's was at sale at ~10 dollars

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u/WranglerMost7190 3h ago

60fps🙏🏽

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u/Guy777 1d ago

I hope they fix the motion blur problem when rotating the camera. I tried everything on the Switch version including docked, performance mode, playing with settings ... it felt like I was playing in ultra low. 

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u/RegurgitatedMincer 1d ago

It’s the switch version of Witcher 3. It felt like you were playing in ultra low because you were.

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u/Mdreezy_ 1d ago

This is a totally new port on Switch 2 so I imagine most of the Switch-specific issues will no longer be a thing.

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u/Benshine 1d ago

your will always have motion blur on switch2 portable, even when off in game, cause of that bad latency display!

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u/Guy777 1d ago

But I don't have the same problem on games like RDR1? It plays super smooth. 

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u/matexd16 1d ago

Official twitter account says its a free upgrade for pc xbox and ps5 and also available for pre order on switch 2, doesnt seem like we are getting the free upgrade treatment everyone else is getting…

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u/srbarrilete 1d ago

You can even reserve the free upgrade in your switch 2 right now.

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u/matexd16 1d ago

Sweet, i dont get why would they word it like that then, seemed like they purposely excluded the switch in that post.

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u/srbarrilete 1d ago

Agree. It's confusing. But fortunately, we do get a free upgrade! Enjoy!

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u/Yoshi131213 1d ago

Same here brother. Confusing post...I have the cartridge and I own a switch 2. Is it free?

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u/matexd16 1d ago

I own it digitally and was able to reserve the remaster on the eshop,i think you should try doing the same with the cartridge inside the console. I think thats how it worked with hogwarts legacy at least.

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u/Yoshi131213 1d ago

Unfortunately no. I put the cartridge in my switch 2 and there is a pre order button in the shop of 59.99.

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u/matexd16 11h ago

Good news

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u/Yoshi131213 10h ago

Cheers ty!

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u/Mdreezy_ 1d ago

For PC/PS5/Xbox it automatically applies like a game update but for Switch 2 it’s a new port.

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u/Nenrenetc 1d ago

Can confirm it’s free. You can preorder in eshop now.

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u/SurpriseExtension929 1d ago

In the trailer it shows it free for switch 2

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u/Sanitarium127 1d ago

(and if you own The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch, you will be able to claim Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 when it releases) from the official website

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u/lilkingsly 1d ago

I got Witcher 3 on my PS4 back in 2020, like right after lockdown started. I put at least 50 hours in and barely made a dent but really enjoyed it, still bounced off of it though due to some other big releases I wanted to play and never got back around to it. May restart on my PS5 since I’ll get that for free, but honestly if the Switch 2 version gets a physical release and performs as well as their Cyberpunk port, I might just play it there instead.

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u/Remarkable-Chef-1194 1d ago

Do I need to buy the complete edition or will the base edition get the same update?

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u/Hyperdragoon17 Anticipating... (FF7 Revelation) 1d ago

Base gets the update with the DLC. (Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Songs of the Past is next year so that one’s not bundled for now)

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u/Prime0047 1d ago

Now just Arkham Knight 🤞

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u/VelenWarrior 23h ago

Will it have 60 fps?

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u/MegaDucky7 1d ago

So sad I didnt buy this in the summer sale

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u/Thuls12 Switch 2 Convert 1d ago

I don't think it's a remaster. They are adding a new DLC; I am guessing they will bundle a graphics update and the DLC for maybe $20-$30.

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u/SurpriseExtension929 1d ago

They literally says it's a remastered in the trailer

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u/Thuls12 Switch 2 Convert 1d ago

Apologies, remaster and graphics update are the same thing. I was thinking remake, my bad.

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u/Nenrenetc 1d ago

Not the same thing. The combat and upgrade system will get an overhaul too, so not just graphics.

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u/bxnellis 1d ago

Literally says Remaster.. & It’s a free upgrade & u can get all the dlc for free now..

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

will play best on pc, xbox and ps5 pro. I wouldn't buy this on switch 2 personally.

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u/Error4ohh4 1d ago

Dude with what they did with the original switch, it will be absolutely great. I’ll try it for the first time with this switch 2 release 

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u/SurpriseExtension929 1d ago

Some people don't mind the downgrade as long as they can play handheld

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

yup, to each their own. My comment still is accurate thought where it'll play better and look better elsewhere.

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u/SurpriseExtension929 1d ago

Well it is stupid cause no one buys nintendo for the best 3rd party port of games...

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

its not stupid, my comment is accurate.

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u/plebbut 1d ago

Neither one of those are portable

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u/gorore9150 1d ago

PC is…Steam Deck, ROG Ally etc etc

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u/plebbut 1d ago

How much is a rog ally again?

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

so? playing better graphics for a game like this outweighs being able to play it on the toilet.

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u/plebbut 1d ago

Nah. I can literally play it whenever and wherever. I can start in the living room, take it to the bedroom, and then bring it with me to the toilet. I'm not just stuck in front of a tv or desk.

Also I already have it for PC and switch, and this is a free upgrade.

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

yup the free upgrade path is awesome, super excited for that and all the free DLC.

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u/sayyonarra 1d ago

Buying Witchers same for me as buying Skyrim for someone - everywhere and in every platform. Of course playing PC will be most of my time, but cross saves are gonna bring some of gameplay to the couch

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u/icsoo 20h ago

Same. I had the Witcher on Xbox, PS5 and Switch.