Witcher 3 Switch Cartridge Unlocks Free Switch 2 Remaster
Inserting a physical Switch copy of The Witcher 3 into a Switch 2 grants a permanent digital license for the Remastered version, and the cartridge can be reused.
Players have discovered that inserting a physical Nintendo Switch copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt into a Switch 2 grants a digital license for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered. The digital copy remains playable even without the cartridge inserted, according to reports from Kotaku.
The loophole allows the same cartridge to be inserted into multiple Switch 2 consoles, each time producing a free digital copy of the remaster. This effectively lets a single physical game be used to obtain multiple permanent digital licenses.
CD Projekt Red has not commented on the discovery. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launched on Sept. 29 and became the best-reviewed new release of the year. The remaster is offered as a free upgrade to owners of a digital copy of The Witcher 3 on most platforms.
The Witcher 3 has sold millions of copies worldwide over the past decade. Neither Nintendo nor CD Projekt Red has announced any plans to address the Switch 2 licensing behavior.
Quick answers
How do I get a free digital copy of The Witcher 3 Remastered on Switch 2?
Insert a physical Switch copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt into a Switch 2. The console will grant a digital license for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered.
Can I reuse the same Witcher 3 cartridge on multiple Switch 2 consoles?
Yes, players have been inserting the same cartridge into multiple Switch 2 consoles to obtain free copies of the remaster.
Does the digital copy of The Witcher 3 Remastered require the cartridge to play?
No, the digital copy remains playable without the cartridge inserted.