The Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 update lets players sell physical cartridges after install

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered update on the Switch 2 changes how physical owners handle their game cards. Players can now remove the cartridge immediately after installation without losing access to the game. This shift matters because it allows physical owners to sell or trade their game cards while keeping the digital copy on their console.

Switch 2 physical owners can now trade game cards after downloading the 50 GB update

CD Projekt Red released this update to support the Switch 2 platform alongside other systems. The update applies to both eShop digital versions and physical copies, though the cartridge removal benefit is unique to physical media. Owners of other platforms like Xbox and PS5 do not get this specific physical-digital separation perk.

The game requires approximately 50 GB of storage space on the Switch 2 console. The update also improves image clarity and adds modern lighting and reflections. Performance targets do not include a stable 60 fps frame rate, which remains unrealistic for this title on the hardware.

Reddit user Erik-REF confirmed he and a family member could both download the update using the same Switch cartridge. He noted that it is no longer necessary to load the game card into the Switch 2 after the initial download. The publisher may implement checks to prevent players from ditching the media after the download, which remains a speculative risk.

When we covered the last The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered update, several of the same balance and stability themes came up. This latest change focuses on media management rather than gameplay tweaks. Physical owners can now separate the physical card from the digital license on the Switch 2.

Source: NotebookCheck