The Witcher 3 Remaster Launches on Switch 2 Next Week
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches September 29 , including a native Nintendo Switch 2 edition. Meanwhile, the upgraded version also arrives for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The remaster will be free for owners of the base game. It also includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions .
Therefore, current players can return to Geralt's journey without buying the updated version again. However, players will download the remaster as a separate game rather than a standard patch.
Combat, Looting and Travel Updates
First, the remaster changes combat, movement, skill trees, and finishing moves. It also reworks looting and improves Roach's controls.
Additionally, monster behavior will receive updates, while Witcher signs gain new visual effects. Meditation will also have a more immersive presentation.
The game adds area looting , so players can collect several nearby items at once. Meanwhile, mounted looting lets Geralt gather items without leaving his horse.
The update also changes menus, user interface screens, and quest tracking. As a result, the game aims to make information easier to find while playing.
Visual and Access Changes
On PC, the remaster adds path tracing, ray reconstruction, and improved hair effects. It also supports DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and XeSS 2.0 upscaling tools.
Meanwhile, the update improves textures and HDR lighting across supported systems. PlayStation 5 Pro support will also arrive with the release.
The Switch 2 version supports 1080p while docked and 720p in handheld mode. Additionally, it includes motion aiming and Joy-Con motion controls for riding.
Players will also get a larger Photo Mode, full transmog options, cross-platform mod support, and new accessibility features. Therefore, the remaster changes both how the game looks and how people can play it.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Sep 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
