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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Switch): all the updates (latest: Ver. 4.04b)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch (originally released on October 15th 2019 in Europe and North America, and October 17th 2019 in Japan)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition – Ver. 4.04b

  • Release date: August 31st 2023 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • Fixes the issue of ambient audio being absent for some players
  • Resolves any regional restriction that was incorrectly applied on the Korean version of the game.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition – Ver. 4.04

  • Release date: July 19th 2023 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

CONSOLE-SPECIFIC

  • Fixed an issue where certain hairstyles from the “Beard and Hairstyle Set” DLC would clip through the Nilfgaardian helmet on previous-gen consoles.
  • A Towerful of Mice – Fixed an issue on previous-gen consoles where the conversation with Keira would sometimes not trigger after the fight with the pesta.
  • Cabaret – Fixed some visual issues with Dandelion’s model before and during the staged fight on previous-gen consoles.

QUESTS & GAMEPLAY

  • Added an option to switch potions and apply oils from the radial menu.
  • Fixed an issue where Geralt’s health rapidly depleted when diving.
  • The Final Trial – Fixed an issue where leaving the area and coming back could cause Lambert to stand in the water instead of sitting in the boat, blocking progress.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Addressed some issues with loading saves when using the Cross Progression feature on multiple machines with the same GOG account.

ONLINE FEATURES — NINTENDO SWITCH

Added a cross-progression feature between platforms which replaces the previous save file integration introduced in patch 3.6 for the Nintendo Switch. Your latest saves will be automatically uploaded to the cloud so you can easily pick up where you left off on other platforms. Cross-progression provides the latest save for every save type. This feature becomes available after you log into your account. Please note that it requires a GOG account regardless of your platform.

By signing up to MY REWARDS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players can receive:

  • Swords of the Nine-Tailed Vixen
  • White Tiger of the West Armor
  • Dol Blathanna Armor Set
  • Roach Card

Detailed information on how to redeem the rewards is available at thewitcher.com/my-rewards.

ADDITIONAL CONTENT — NINTENDO SWITCH

  • Added a new side quest, In The Eternal Fire’s Shadow, in Velen. Rewards are inspired by Neftlix’s The Witcher series.
  • Added an alternative appearance for Dandelion inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series. You can enable it in Options → Gameplay.
  • Added an alternative Nilfgaardian Armor set inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series. You can enable it in Options → Gameplay.
  • Added Chinese and Korean voice-overs. Availability varies by region and version.

QUALITY OF LIFE CHANGES — NINTENDO SWITCH

  • Added a Quick Sign Casting option. It allows signs to be switched and cast without opening the radial menu. You can find it in Options → Gameplay.
  • Adjusted the minimum height for fall damage, allowing the player to survive falls from higher heights.
  • Herbs can now be instantly looted with a single interaction – without the additional loot window.
  • Added options that dynamically hide the minimap and quest objectives when not in combat or using Witcher senses. You can find it in Options → Video → HUD Configuration → Hide minimap during Exploration and Hide objectives during Exploration.
  • Added the option to slow walk when playing with a controller. You can now slow walk by lightly pushing the left stick forward.
  • Added an alternative sprint mode option when playing with a controller. It’s activated by tapping the left stick. You can find it in Options → Control Settings.
  • Added an option to make target-lock unnaffected by camera inversion. You can find it in Options → Control Settings.
  • Improved the radial menu so bombs, bolts and pocket items can now be switched dynamically without opening the inventory.
  • Added the option to scale the font size for subtitles, NPC chatter and dialogue choices. You can find it in Options → Video → HUD Configuration.
  • Added various other small fixes, tweaks, and quality-of-life changes, including a few secrets to be discovered by players.
  • Added an option to switch potions and apply oils from the radial menu.
  • Added an option to auto-apply oils in combat.
  • New default map filter. The new default filter hides some icons such as “?” and boat icons in order to reduce the icon flood. These icons can be turned back on with the “All” map mode toggle.

GAMEPLAY — NINTENDO SWITCH

  • Added the mod Full Combat Rebalance 3 by Flash_in_the_flesh which includes balance changes and various fixes to gameplay. We took a curated approach to this mod, with some elements further tweaked from what you’ll find in the mod by default, while other elements were omitted.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear – Fixed an issue where the chest at the Signal Tower couldn’t be opened.
  • From Ofier’s Distant Shores – Fixed an issue where the diagram in the chest at the bandit’s hideout could be missing.
  • Hard Times – Fixed an issue where Geralt couldn’t talk or give the letter to the blacksmith.
  • Echoes of the Past – Fixed an issue where, after defeating the foglets, the quest could get stuck and it wouldn’t be possible to talk to Yennefer.
  • Wine Wars– Fixed an issue where the quest couldn’t be completed if the player destroyed one of the required monster nests during exploration.
  • Fixed an issue where the Grandmaster Wolven Set wouldn’t require Mastercrafted items.
  • Various small fixes to quests and cutscenes.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition – Ver. 3.7

  • Release date: October 19th 2022 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • Updated fonts and localisation for Simplified Chinese
  • Fixed an issue with multiple file transfers to/from Steam and GOG.COM cloud saves service, which resulted in blocked progress
  • Numerous bugfixes
  • Overall stability improvements
 

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition – Ver. 3.6

  • Release date: February 18th 2020 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:
  • Added touch control support.
  • Added save file integration with GOG, Steam and versions of the game for Switch from different regions.
  • Added more text languages (in selected regions).
  • Added more graphical options.
  • Added multiple performance optimizations.
  • Fixed various visual and functional bugs.
  • Various gameplay and crash fixes.

While transferring saves from PC, please keep in mind:

  • Mod-related bugs and blockers might get transferred from a modded PC game save file.
  • If the save file name has been changed on PC, the Switch’s Cloud Save feature won’t be able to recognize it.

How to download updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, you have three options:

  • let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

  • try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

  • select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.

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