If your copy is the Japanese version, it includes Japanese voice and text options (might lack English audio unless patched). Check before buying if you prefer English. The game itself is region-free on Switch, but DLC must match the base game’s region.
This package bundles the base game, two massive expansions (Hearts of Stone – 10+ hours, Blood and Wine – 20+ hours), and the 16 free DLCs (alternate looks, new quests like Fool’s Gold and Scavenger Hunts). Total playtime: easily 150–200+ hours.
It is crucial to distinguish between the 16 Free DLCs and the Paid Expansions. The "16 DLC paket" usually includes:
The Free DLCs (16 items):
Note on Expansions: The Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions are not part of the "16 DLC paket." They are major paid expansions. The Complete Edition on Switch includes them, but a standard NSP labeled "16 DLC" likely refers only to the free wave.
To get all 16 DLCs + expansions legally:
If you already own the base game on Switch, you can download the 16 free DLCs individually from the eShop (they are listed as free add-ons). The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt -NSP--JAV--16 DLC paket...
The "16 DLC" count typically refers to the smaller free DLC packs released by CD Projekt Red shortly after the game's launch. However, a standard "Complete Edition" NSP file usually includes all released content. Here is the breakdown of what is included in this package:
The Base Game:
The Major Expansions (Often bundled in the Complete Edition): Although you mentioned "16 DLC," the Switch release almost always includes the two massive paid expansions: If your copy is the Japanese version, it
The "16 Free DLCs" Included: This is likely the specific content you are referring to. These range from cosmetic items to minor quests:
(Note: Some counts list the expansions separately, bringing the total DLC count to 18, but the "16" specifically usually refers to the free launch content).
Even years after release, the 16 free DLCs serve as a case study in ethical monetization. Every single addition respects the player’s time and money: This package bundles the base game, two massive
In contrast, modern AAA titles like Diablo IV or Assassin’s Creed Valhalla charge $20 for a single armor set. CDPR’s approach directly led to Cyberpunk 2077’s (eventual) free DLCs and expansions – a lesson learned.
For speedrunners, the New Finisher Animations DLC can be toggled off to save seconds. For cosplayers, the Alternative Looks offer fresh screenshots. For lore enthusiasts, “Where the Cat and Wolf Play…” is an unforgettable deconstruction of Witcher ethics.