Geralt's Return to the Next-Gen Console
Studio CD Projekt Red has demonstrated gameplay of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The release of the updated version of the iconic role-playing game is scheduled for September 29, 2026. The developers shared key technical specifications and discussed unique features of the version for the new console.
Technical Specifications and Controls
The Switch 2 version has received a number of significant performance and graphical improvements, as well as expanded support for unique control features:
- Handheld mode: 720p resolution with a frame rate of 30 to 40 fps and VRR support.
- Docked mode: 1080p resolution at 30–40 fps (around 40 fps on 120Hz TVs).
- Controls: touchscreen support, a new "Mouse Mode" control scheme, as well as gyroscope and motion controls (such as raising a hand to call Roach or special gestures to cast Signs).
- Modifications: cross-platform mod support (with certain technical limitations).
Physical Edition and Free Upgrade
Regarding the game's release on cartridges, the developers hinted that news about a physical release will arrive "when the time is right," so players can look forward to a boxed version.
The Remastered edition includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. A nice bonus: if you already own a copy of The Witcher 3 for the original Nintendo Switch (in digital or physical format), the upgrade for Switch 2 will be available completely free of charge on release day.
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