Overview
- CD Projekt Red will release the Remastered update on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with published, platform-specific launch times that may vary by time zone.
- PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners will receive a roughly 45GB update while Nintendo Switch 2 requires a separate download of about 50GB that can be pre‑installed from the eShop.
- Existing saves and trophies carry over and qualifying owners get the upgrade at no charge, though Switch 2 users must claim a distinct eShop product and physical Switch owners can redeem the free upgrade at launch.
- Patch notes show major changes including a reworked skill tree, equipment Reforging (change appearance without altering stats), DirectX 12 support, ray‑traced effects, broad visual asset updates, expanded Photo Mode, plus new accessibility and quality‑of‑life options.
- Early hands‑on reports praise cleaner combat, performance gains and UI improvements while noting a warmer, more saturated color grading and that some core 2015‑era design limits remain unchanged, with Switch 2 reviewers calling its build a clear graphical and frame‑rate step up versus the original Switch release.