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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2, offering a significantly smoother and visually improved experience for portable play compared to the original 2019 hybrid port, which suffered from severe technical limitations.
CD Projekt RED targeted 1080p on televisions and 720p in portable mode, using a variable refresh rate between 30 and 40 frames per second. The port includes gyro aiming, Joy-Con mouse controls for signs or crossbows, customizable gestures, touchscreen support, and reworked HD vibrations.
Reviewer assessments point out limitations such as blurry backgrounds, a lack of sharpness in portable mode, and loading times reaching up to 30 seconds. Additionally, the console HDR can make certain areas excessively dark, requiring manual brightness adjustments.
Availability-wise, the remaster is free for owners of the original Switch version. While it brings combat adjustments, quality-of-life additions, and transmogrification, the reviewer notes that veterans who have already finished the game may find the new content insufficient to justify a full replay.
