The studio CD Projekt Red has published the full changelog for the updated version of the iconic role-playing game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, which is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29, 2026. Owners of the original game on the hybrid console will receive the upgrade completely free of charge.
Switch 2 Version Features
The developers have prepared a number of unique features specifically tailored to the capabilities of the new console:
- Support for 4 play styles: handheld, Pro Controller, Dual Grip (with motion controls), and Mouse Sensor.
- Gesture controls for signs, potions, calling the horse, and shooting.
- Gyroscopic aiming in handheld and TV modes.
- Touchscreen support in menus, dialogues, the map, Gwent, and photo mode.
- Enhanced Joy-Con 2 HD Rumble haptic feedback.
- Support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) in handheld mode and High Dynamic Range (HDR).
Ukrainian Localization and Other Changes
One of the most important details of the patch is the official addition of Ukrainian text localization.
Among other improvements: updated graphics and textures, a reworked skill system, gear transmogrification available at master craftsmen Yoanna and Hattori, improved animations for Geralt and Roach, an expanded photo mode, cross-platform mod support via mod.io, and a special "Bard's Ballad" accessibility mode for simplified gameplay.
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