GOG claims it’s because there is “no Nintendo Switch integration.” That’s a shame, considering The Witcher 3’s cross-save system that lets you take your PC progress on the go. Sadly, Switch owners got snubbed for this promotion. Now until June 23rd at 7AM ET, you can claim a copy through the company’s GOG Galaxy desktop game library app. It could be a way to get more people to try out the GOG distribution platform, which is owned by CD Projekt, the publisher of The Witcher games, ahead of the upcoming September release of the company’s next big game, Cyberpunk 2077. Though the giveaway might seem a little weird, it’s not necessarily charity. Additionally, GOG will also throw in a few extra digital goodies, like the game’s soundtrack, too. If you want to keep it for yourself, GOG provides a DRM-free copy, unlike Steam or the Epic Games Store. Have you upgraded a gaming PC in the past five years?īetter performance is not the only reason console owners should snag it on PC: downloadable fan-made mods can add numerous things not previously found in the game, such as more loot from defeated creatures or obscure add-ons like chicken helmets for your NPCs.Įven owners of the PC version can snag the extra copy, which you can gift to a friend.
