# PSA: The Witcher 3 Remastered File Size And Release Time Confirmed, Separate Purchase Required

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/psa-the-witcher-3-remastered-file-size-and-release-time-confirmed-separate-purchase-required/
- Published: 2026-09-28T21:41:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-29T04:42:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/psa-the-witcher-3-remastered-file-size-and-release-time-confirmed-separate-purchase-required
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Witcher 3 Remastered launches today on Switch 2; free for existing owners, requires separate download
- Game is 48.5GB; new buyers pay £45.99
- Physical owners can claim free upgrade; pre-installations already available

## Summary

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered launches on Switch 2 today (29 September 2026) as a free upgrade for existing owners of the original Switch version. Unlike PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, which automatically upgrade the original game, Nintendo Switch 2 requires players to download the Remastered version as a completely separate product from the eShop. CD Projekt Red is offering this upgrade free because it aligns with standard practice for Switch releases, though players will need to manually locate and download it rather than receiving an automatic update.

The game's download size is approximately 48.5GB, with pre-installations having already begun for those who wish to have it ready upon launch. Physical copy owners can claim their free upgrade when the game launches on the 29th, whilst those purchasing digitally for the first time will pay £45.99 (or $59.99 USD). The company has released specific launch times for different regions, allowing players to know exactly when they can begin playing. Those who own the original digital version on Switch simply need to visit the eShop and download the Remastered version at no cost.

## Coverage

- [Nintendo Life: PSA: The Witcher 3 Remastered File Size And Release Time Confirmed, Separate Purchase Required](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/psa-the-witcher-3-remastered-file-size-and-release-time-confirmed-separate-purchase-required)
- [GameSpot: The Witcher 3 Remastered – Side by Side Graphics Comparison](https://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-witcher-3-remastered-side-by-side-graphics-comparison/)
- [GameSpot: Here’s What’s New In The Witcher 3 Remastered](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-whats-new-in-the-witcher-3-remastered/)
- [Nintendo Life: Video: The Witcher 3 Remastered Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch Vs. Switch 2](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/video-the-witcher-3-remastered-side-by-side-comparison-switch-vs-switch-2)
- [PC Gamer: Here's The Witcher 3 Remastered release time for your region](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/witcher-3-remastered-release-date-launch-times/)
- [IGN: CD Projekt Releases Official List of All the Improvements in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered](https://www.ign.com/articles/cd-projekt-releases-official-list-of-all-the-improvements-in-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-remastered)
- [PC Gamer: Here is your world-first comparison between original and remastered Tub Geralt in The Witcher 3](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/here-is-your-world-first-comparison-between-original-and-remastered-tub-geralt-in-the-witcher-3/)
- [Eurogamer: The Witcher 3 Remastered is an extraordinarily generous upgrade that doesn't change the game, but does make it new again](https://www.eurogamer.net/witcher-3-wild-hunt-remastered-generous-upgrade-makes-it-new-again)
- [PC Gamer: Here's a gallery of the times The Witcher 3's remastered lighting had me like, 'Damn'](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/heres-a-gallery-of-the-times-the-witcher-3s-remastered-lighting-had-me-like-damn/)
- [Rock Paper Shotgun: CD Projekt release full updated Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered system specs, including ray-tracing and path-tracing requirements](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/cd-projekt-release-full-updated-witcher-3-wild-hunt-remastered-system-specs-including-ray-tracing-and-path-tracing-requirements)
- [Push Square: Review in Progress: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered (PS5) - How to Improve a Masterpiece](https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-remastered)
- [IGN: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Update Patch Notes Include PC-Specific and Console-Specific Changes](https://www.ign.com/articles/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-remastered-update-patch-notes-include-pc-specific-and-console-specific-changes)

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