How to get The Witcher 3 Remastered on Switch 2 for free explained

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After CD Projekt Red confirmed a target release window of 2028 for The Witcher 4, fans have been getting even more hyped by playing the recently launched remaster of The Witcher 3.

Released on 29 September, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered was launched as a free game to everyone who already owns a digital copy of The Witcher 3.

However, if you’re a Switch 2 owner there’s a way you can get the remaster without even owning the original game.

So, if you want to save your pennies, keep reading to find out how you can make the most of this exploit.

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How can I get my free copy of The Witcher 3 remaster?

According to Kotaku, players who own a physical edition of The Witcher 3 for the original Switch are automatically given a digital license for the remaster by inserting the cartridge into the Switch 2.

However, after you remove the cartridge from the Switch 2, the digital license remains. Meaning that you can continue putting the same cartridge into other Switch 2 consoles to give your friends free copies of the remaster.

So, if you don’t have a friend with a physical version of the original The Witcher 3, I would recommend buying a copy just to claim your free remastered version! And if you’re generous enough, I would also recommend lending the cartridge to a few friends too.

It is unclear whether or not Nintendo or CD Projekt Red have caught on to this loophole, but, for now, think of it as an early Christmas present to yourself.

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