The Witcher 3 Remastered: Final File Size Confirmed – This Catch Awaits Switch 2 Players

Tomorrow is finally the day: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches on September 29, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and for the first time, also via Battle.net – find more details in CD Projekt Red's official announcement. Shortly before the release, the studio has now clarified the last remaining questions: How large will the download be, and what's the deal with the Switch 2 version?

How Big Is The Witcher 3 Remastered Download?

Those who have already pre-installed the Remastered version on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S might already know the number: The update requires approximately 45 GB on these platforms. On Nintendo Switch 2, the download is even slightly larger at about 50 GB – likely due to additional optimizations for the hybrid console. According to current information, there will be no preload, so you'll have to download it on release day.

• PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S: approximately 45 GB as a free update for existing owners
• Nintendo Switch 2: approximately 50 GB as a standalone version on the eShop
• Worldwide staggered release starting September 29, 2026
• The Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions are included for free for all existing owners

Why Might You Have To Pay Again On Switch 2?

On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the Remastered version functions as a classic free upgrade over your existing game save. On Nintendo Switch 2, it's different: Remastered appears as a standalone listing on the eShop. If you already own the original Switch version, you will get the new version for free – however, anyone who has never purchased The Witcher 3 on a Nintendo console will have to pay separately for the Switch 2 version, roughly 60 US dollars. This is a detail that could easily be overlooked amidst the general announcement.

For context: This isn't a new pattern for CD Projekt Red. Already with the transition from The Witcher 3 to the next-gen version in 2022, players sometimes had to distinguish between a free upgrade and a new purchase, depending on which platform they originally bought it on. Those who have already looked into the release times and PC specs should definitely keep this Switch 2 special case in mind now, before a surprising purchase prompt awaits them on release day.

Practically, this means for you: Make sure you have enough storage space in time before September 29, check beforehand on Switch 2 if you already own the original, and if in doubt, factor in the additional costs. Those who are already waiting for CD Projekt Red's next big project can find more background information about the studio in our article on The Witcher 4.

Source: Nintendo Life, Pure Xbox, Push Square

Make sure to check your storage space in advance and verify on Switch 2 if you need to pay – then nothing will stand in the way of your ride through Velen starting September 29.