In case you forgot, The Witcher III: Wild Hunt for Switch was scheduled to receive DLC inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series since it was first announced in July 2021.
The good news is that patch 4.0.4 is out now, adding some pretty significant fixes, features, and quality of life improvements.
So let’s see what’s in store for Switch players…
ONLINE FEATURES — NINTENDO Switch
Added cross-progression functionality between platforms, replacing the previous save file merging introduced in patch 3.6 for Nintendo Switch. Your latest saves are automatically uploaded to the cloud, so you can easily pick up where you left off on other platforms. Cross-progression provides the most recent saves of all save types. This feature will be available after logging into your account. Please note that a GOG account is required regardless of platform.
By signing up for MY REWARDS for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players will receive:
• Nine-Tailed Female Sword
• Western Armor White Tiger
• Dol Bratanana Armor Set
• Roach card
For more information on how to redeem your rewards, please visit: thewitcher.com/my-rewards
Additional Content — Nintendo Switch
- Added new side quests in the shadow of eternal fire, in Velen.Rewards inspired by Neftlix witcherseries.
- Added another Dandelion look inspired by Netflix witcher series. You can enable it in Options -> Gameplay.
- Added an alternate Nilfgaardian armor set inspired by Netflix witcher series. You can enable it in Options -> Gameplay.
- Added Chinese and Korean narration. Availability varies by region and version.
Change in quality of life — NINTENDO Switch
- Added quick sign cast option. You can switch signs and cast without opening the radial menu.[オプション]→[ゲームプレイ]is in
- Adjusted the minimum fall damage height to help players survive falling from higher heights.
- Herbs can now be looted instantly in a single interaction without an additional loot window.
- Added option to dynamically hide the minimap and quest objectives when not in combat or using Witcher Senses. This can be found in Options → Video → HUD Settings → Hide Minimap While Exploring, and Hide Objectives While Exploring.
- Added option to walk slowly when playing with a controller. You can now walk slowly by gently pushing the left stick forward.
- Added alternate sprint mode option when playing with a controller. Activate by tapping the left stick.[オプション]→[コントロール設定]is in
- Added an option to prevent target lock from being affected by camera flips.[オプション]→[コントロール設定]is in
- Improved the radial menu to dynamically switch between bombs, bolts and pocket items without opening the inventory.
- Added option to scale font size for subtitles, NPC dialogue, and dialog choices. this is,[オプション]→[ビデオ]→[HUD 設定]is in
- Added various other small fixes, tweaks and quality of life changes, including some secrets for players to discover.
- Added option to switch potions and apply oils from the radial menu.
- Added option to auto-apply oil during combat.
- New default map filter. The new default filter hides some icons such as ‘?’. Added a boat icon to reduce icon flood. These icons can be turned back on by toggling the “all” map mode.
Gameplay — Nintendo Switch
- Added mods Full Combat Rebalance 3 By Flash_in_the_flesh, it includes balance changes and various gameplay fixes. We took a picky approach to this mod, further tweaking some elements from what the mod includes by default and omitting others.
- Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear – Fixed an issue where the treasure chest in the signal tower could not be opened.
- From the distant shores of Ophie – Fixed an issue that could cause missing chest diagrams in Thieves’ Lair.
- tough times – Fixed an issue where Geralt could not speak or give letters to the blacksmith.
- echoes of the past – Fixed quest getting stuck after defeating Foglet and being unable to talk to Yennefer.
- wine war– Fixed an issue where the quest could not be completed if the player destroyed one of the required monster nests while exploring.
- Fixed an issue where the Grandmaster Wolverine set did not require Mastercrafted items.
- Various small fixes to quests and cutscenes.
That’s all there is to it! Not a bad update at all. Cross-progression in particular is a nice addition that our die-hard fans will appreciate.
