Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition briefly dropped to an eye-catching 75% discount on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, triggering a buying frenzy across the U.S. CD Projekt Red has now confirmed the steep price cut was submitted in error, but players who purchased the RPG at the reduced price will keep their copies.
The unexpected sale appeared on December 22, when Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition listed for $17.49 on Switch 2, despite the game normally selling for $69.99. The discount stood out even more because The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition showed a smaller price cut at the same time.
What Went Wrong With The Switch 2 Discount
CD Projekt Red acknowledged that the discounts for Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 were mistakenly swapped during submission to the Nintendo Switch eShop. The publisher corrected the pricing shortly after players noticed the discrepancy.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition briefly showed a 75% discount on Switch 2.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition displayed a lower discount than intended.
- CD Projekt Red confirmed the issue resulted from a submission error.
Why The Deal Drew So Much Attention
The Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 launched only months ago, making such a deep discount highly unusual. The Ultimate Edition also includes the Phantom Liberty expansion, which normally costs nearly half the discounted bundle price on its own.
For many players, the pricing made Cyberpunk 2077 cheaper than its DLC, turning the mistake into one of the most notable Nintendo eShop deals of the year.
CD Projekt Red Will Honor All Purchases
Despite fixing the pricing, CD Projekt Red confirmed that all purchases made at the incorrect discount remain valid. Players who bought Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition during the pricing window will not lose access or face refunds.
The decision has earned praise from fans, especially compared to publishers that sometimes revoke mistaken digital storefront deals.
Current Pricing On Nintendo Switch 2
Following the correction, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition now reflects its intended discount on the U.S. Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. The Witcher 3 pricing has also been updated to match the correct promotional rate.
Both RPGs remain available digitally, but only early buyers benefited from the brief 75% Cyberpunk 2077 discount.
What Happens Next
CD Projekt Red has not indicated further changes to Switch 2 pricing or promotions. Future discounts will follow standard eShop sales schedules, with no plans to repeat the accidental price drop.
For players who grabbed the deal in time, the publisher’s confirmation means the unexpected bargain is here to stay.
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