DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
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CD Projekt Red's 'simulate Witcher 2' Option Brings Key Story Consequences to The Witcher 3 Remastered

CD Projekt Red's 'simulate Witcher 2' Option Brings Key Story Consequences to The Witcher 3 Remastered

Sep 29, 2026 - 20:52
What does simulate Witcher 2 save mean in The Witcher 3?
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Key Highlights

  • CD Projekt Red introduces 'simulate Witcher 2' option in The Witcher 3 Remastered.
  • Key story consequences and character fates determined by player choice.
  • Simulating a save changes main story beats and adds/removes quests.

CD Projekt RedIt was The Witcher 3 Remastered has introduced a new feature that allows players to simulate their save from The Witcher 2. Bringing key story consequences to the game.

This option, available whether players have played The Witcher 2 or not, enables them to choose important story outcomes, such as the fate of certain characters.

According to the game's guides writer, Danielle, the 'simulate Witcher 2' option is vital, as it changes some of the main story beats and even adds or removes quests depending on the player's choices. Players who have save data from The Witcher 2 are also given the option to import their save.

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Which automatically brings across the decisions made in the previous game.

During a simulated save, players are presented with a branching narrative at Emperor Emhyr's palace in Vizima. There, key story moments are revisited and altered. A key decision lies at the heart of this branching storyline: the fate of Letho.

A character whose ultimate survival or demise is determined by the player's choices leading up to this point.

Geralt in The Witcher 3 Remastered.
CD Projekt Red

Players who choose to simulate a save will miss a section of the game if Letho is dead. And will also bypass his questline. The 'simulate Witcher 2' option is available in The Witcher 3 Remastered.

And players are advised to use it to experience the game's full story.

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GamesRadar+ writer Danielle recommends using the 'simulate Witcher 2' option. As it allows players to make key choices and experience the game's story in a new way.

For more information on The Witcher 3 Remastered. This includes general tips, romance options, and Gwent cards, visit GamesRadar+'s comprehensive guide to the game.

Danielle Rose
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