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Switch 2 players Can Claim a Free Copy of The Witcher 3 Thanks to a Loophole
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launched on September 29 and quickly became the best-reviewed new release of the year, offering enhanced visuals, refined combat, and improved performance.
- The remaster is available as a free upgrade for digital owners on most platforms, but on Switch 2, it must be downloaded as a separate game, adding a new digital license to the user's library.
- A discovered glitch on Switch 2 allows owners of the physical original Switch version to insert their cartridge once and receive a digital copy of the remaster without needing the cartridge afterward.
- This exploit enables any Switch 2 owner to obtain The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered for free by borrowing a physical cartridge, even if they do not own the game themselves.
- Given the remaster's free upgrade status and widespread sales, it is unlikely that CD Projekt Red or Nintendo will patch this exploit, making it a unique opportunity for Switch players with access to the physical game.
