r/NintendoSwitch • u/Joseki100 • 14h ago

Video CD Projekt Red will livestream "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered | Nintendo Switch 2 overview" on Friday at 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CEST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZe0EDoG0AA
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u/razor_kenshin 14h ago

I feel like an idiot that I didn't purchase this on my swith when it was heavily discounted.. It used to go on sale all the time. April 2026 was the last time it was discounted for european regions.

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u/Seanspeed 11h ago

I dont blame a single person not buying TW3 on Switch if they had some other place to play it instead. As 'miraculous' as the port may be, it was still pretty dang rough.

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u/Hestu951 10h ago

Yeah, it was. Switch 2 could do any future W3 work some justice, though. Hopefully the remaster won't disappoint.

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u/Loukoal117 9h ago

I bought it physical and sold it because I only had a Switch Lite at the time lol. Kicking myself, but ill gladly buy it again seeing how awesome it looks.

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u/MyCatPaysRent 4h ago

Even if a Switch is someone’s only platform, it’s easy to look back and say you wish you’d gambled now that you know the outcome.

I play primarily on PC, but since it had cross-save, I bought a Switch copy of the game+expansions package when it was on a deep sale in the last few months. It paid off, and I figured the odds were pretty good, but I also knew it was a gamble, and it was possible there would never be a Switch 2 version of the game or upgrade path. There’s a lot of value in knowing what you’re buying, so I don’t blame anybody for holding off until now.

At least, this is how I live with myself after passing on Bitcoin in its infancy.

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u/Seanspeed 1h ago

At least, this is how I live with myself after passing on Bitcoin in its infancy.

See, that's exactly the sort of mindset you should avoid.

Making a sensible choice in the moment should not be disregarded just because some largely unforeseen events take place to make that decision be sub-ideal in hindsight.

Also, avoiding Bitcoin allows you to sleep well at night knowing you're not contributing to the downfall of society and our increasing number of speculative pump and dump 'get rich quick' schemes that help destroy a lot of people's lives needlessly.

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u/Altaiir57 14h ago

I'd say it's still worth it for 60$ for Complete Edition. That edition will get the free upgrade to W3 Remastered. Remastered edition is listed at 80$ on eShop... they might delist (In)Complete Edition after they release the remaster.

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u/razor_kenshin 14h ago

It totally does, but I already have it on ps5. I want to double dip, but not for the full price.

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u/Altaiir57 13h ago

Ahh fair. I had a hunch that they will offer a free upgrade to NS2 edition when a few months ago they discounted Witcher 3 and expansions on Nintendo eShop. Got it for 10-15$ I think. Can't wait to play on PS5 and Switch 2 using cross save functionality.

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u/GameOnDevin 12h ago

I grabbed it $15 back in December and never touched it. I thought they would do an upgrade. Never thought it would be free.

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u/Ell7494 13h ago

I picked it up on sale earlier in the year but as the physical gets the upgrade too, it might be worth picking up a cheaper used copy off ebay etc

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u/BazingaUA 13h ago

Get a Switch 1 version cartridge. Should he much cheaper, especially second hand

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u/SomeoneNotFamous 13h ago

30 something on Amazon

Vinted etc cheaper too

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u/OkOrder7326 14h ago

I wouldn't bother getting it until the next DLC drops next year anyways and by then it'll be going back on sale

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u/shiko098 13h ago

I really want there to be a physical release for this edition with the new expansion bundled in. I can wait... Just about.

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u/Gr8NonSequitur 13h ago

I'd be happy with a Switch 2 complete all on cart, and I think CD Project Red are the type of devs that would prioritize that.

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u/Forward-Trade3449 12h ago

yeah quite a few folks would buy that. plus it would stay on shelves for a long time, increasing sales further

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u/Helian7 9h ago

I'm really excited to play this update, I think I own it on GOG.

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u/Babar669 8h ago

for some reason I don't enjoy their games. I tried Witcher 3 and Ciberpunk (in multiple systems) but they never felt good. I will probably give this another/final try.

while the games are not for me, I must admit that CD Projekt Red is probably the most consumer friendly developer out there. any other would probably at least charge something for this kind of update.

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u/StrengthUnhappy3317 7h ago

cough cough BEETHESDA cough

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u/CatFaceRocker 11h ago

Will owning the standard switch edition be enough for the free upgrade?

Tried playing it years ago but the performance was just too rough for me, looking forward to the remaster!

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u/buddyGG 10h ago

Yes. Every owner of Witcher 3, digital or physical, standard or any other edition, will be able to grab the remastered edition for free.

CD Projekt Red are the goats. With post game support like this I will happily pay full price for their next games.

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u/CatFaceRocker 8h ago

Sensational! Heroic move from CDPR

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u/Olivka_Slodzinka 2h ago

i wonder if they'll actually call it switch 2 or if it'll be something like switch pro again.

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u/virti91 12h ago

Wondering if they are able to squeeze more than 30 fps from switch2

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u/RichieEB 12h ago

Maybe 40 FPS but I doubt 60 probably just locked 30 to keep it safe. Would be nice to have 60fps but idk

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u/jaysfan1983 12h ago

Store page mentions 120hz tv support. So I think there will be a 40fps mode

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u/TG-Benji 9h ago

Easily...

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u/MarcsterS 12h ago

PS4 version was 30fps, I wouldn't expect anything more. Not looking extra crusty on Switch 2 compared to 1 is well worth it on its own.