And here we go. The winter gaming season is upon us with some big releases this week. That includes Minecraft Dungeons II, Ace Combat 8 and several others. But the huge one, for many, is the release of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Remastered.
This fresh take on the legendary CD Projekt Red adventure is available now for all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2. And what’s more, if you own the original game, it’s free.
CD Projekt Red’s own Marcin Momot took to X to provide details on how much space users should set aside to download the Remastered patch. And, yeah, it’s definitely on the big side, but that just means more Geralt to love, don’t it?
“Since we’ve been receiving lots of questions about the size of The Witcher 3 Remastered, here’s what to expect on each platform:
PC (Steam)- 45 GB (may vary depending on installed language packs)
PS5- 45 GB
Xbox- 45 GB
Nintendo Switch 2- 50 GB (separate product)”
And, yes, this doesn’t just apply to the digital copy of the game. If you own a physical version, all you need to do is pop in your disc or cartridge of choice, and a selection should pop up regarding the Remastered edition. Again, for free.
Here’s the official feature list, for the two of you who still haven’t played this game:
Remastered brings a wide array of improvements to The Witcher 3 and its two acclaimed expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine — which are also included in the upgrade, even for players who only ever owned the base version of the game. The full list of changes can be found by reading the patch notes — but here is an overview of just some of the significant changes featured in Remastered:
- Enhanced Visuals and Performance — Improved textures for the environment, NPCs, and monsters. Major enhancements to foliage and reworked lighting, rendering, and ray tracing.
- Path Tracing on PC — Combined with other visual enhancements ofRemastered, Path Tracing creates the most visually stunning version of The Witcher 3 ever made.
- PS5 Pro Support — PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) enables a smooth 60 frames per second with ray tracing turned on, offering remarkable visuals. Performance mode offers up to 90 frames per second with VRR.
- Reimagined Skill System — Rebalanced abilities and skills with an overhauled skill tree modernize the character progression system, offering deeper flexibility and greater impact on playstyle.
- Improved Combat — Revamped animations, new finishers, and an adaptive camera make combat more adaptive, immersive, and kinetic.
- Overhauled Animations — New animations for Geralt and Roach bring additional dynamism to movement and traversal, with vaulting, ladder climbing, and more all updated to feel more fluid and realistic.
- Cross-Platform Mod Support — With Mod.io integration added to consoles, cross-platform mods now give players the opportunity to create and play a wealth of custom content. From new quests, weapons, and equipment to balance changes and more, mods help to create an entirely uniqueWitcher 3
- Refreshed User Interface — Updated menus provide quicker access to key features, while refreshed quest and tutorial notifications keep new information clear and concise.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Features — As part of the native Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game, motion controls allow players to aim the crossbow, throw bombs, cast witcher signs, drink potions, and speed up and slow down Roach. Gyro aiming brings extra precision in combat, and Mouse control also offers another way to play. Touch screen support helps with navigating the map and game menus, and can also be used to play Gwent.
So, yeah, dive into this world yet again and enjoy some Geralt while you wait for The Witcher 4. We’ll see you there!
