Switch 2 Users Can Score a Free Copy of The Witcher 3 Through a Loophole

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered dropped on September 29 and quickly claimed the title of the best-reviewed new release of the year. Fans of the series are buzzing with excitement, especially since this remaster is available for free to anyone who owns a digital version of The Witcher 3, no matter the edition. Interestingly, you don’t even need a digital copy on the Switch 2 to access it.

This remaster brings a wealth of enhancements to the beloved 2015 action RPG, significantly improving the overall player experience. Gamers can jump back into the world of The Witcher 3 with upgraded visuals and performance, a revamped skill system, refined combat mechanics, and much more. Whether you’re revisiting the game or experiencing it for the first time, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is definitely worth your time.

On most platforms, the remastered version is provided as a free upgrade for original game owners. However, on the Switch 2, it needs to be downloaded as a separate title, effectively adding The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Switch 2 Edition to your digital library.

According to reports, players who own a physical copy of The Witcher 3 for the original Switch can obtain a digital license for the remastered version simply by inserting the cartridge into a Switch 2. The best part? You don’t have to keep the cartridge in the console to play, as it creates an additional digital copy of The Witcher 3 in your library. Some players have discovered this loophole and have been swapping the same cartridge between different Switch 2 consoles to snag free copies of the remaster.

This exploit means that anyone with a Switch 2 can get their hands on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, even if they don’t own a physical or digital copy of the original game, just by borrowing a cartridge from a friend or a library.

Over the past decade, The Witcher 3 has sold millions of copies worldwide, with dedicated fans purchasing it across various platforms. Since the remastered version is intended as a free upgrade, it seems unlikely that any patches will be issued to close this exploit. So, if you have a physical copy of The Witcher 3 for the Switch, now might be the perfect time to dig it out.

In related news, the modder responsible for one of The Witcher 3’s most significant visual overhauls is now collaborating directly with the developers.