SNACK: 3-line summary
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is scheduled to launch on Switch 2 on September 29.
- Owners of the physical or digital Switch edition can get the Switch 2 version free through Nintendo eShop.
- Songs of the Past is a separate paid expansion planned for 2027, not part of the free upgrade.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29. For anyone who already owns the Switch edition, Nintendo says the move to the new version is free through Nintendo eShop.
Snackgirls react
Red: Gyro aiming is what I’d try first. I’m curious how switching to Joy-Con 2 mouse controls would feel.
Nea: Songs of the Past has me wondering what it will add. I’ll wait for more details rather than guess from the title.
Physical and digital owners both qualify
Nintendo’s free upgrade offer covers owners of either the physical or digital Nintendo Switch edition. The announced date is a launch schedule, not confirmation that the Switch 2 version is already available in every regional eShop.
New ways to play on Switch 2
The Switch 2 edition promises visual, performance and gameplay enhancements, including gyro aiming, Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and touchscreen support. Nintendo has not specified resolution or frame-rate figures in the announced details.
The 2027 expansion is a separate purchase
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past is a new paid expansion planned for 2027, not part of the free version upgrade. It can be added to a Nintendo eShop wishlist, but no release day was announced.
Sources and date: 2026-09-29 KST