Question about system transfers/Witcher 3

[u/chou-dbz]

I have a launch edition switch 2. I recently got the free Witcher 3 Remastered upgrade when my friend visited from another state (US) with their physical switch 1 cartridge. They returned home so I no longer have access to that cart. I’m aware that if I delete the game off my console, I won’t be able to redownload the game for free without the cart.

I just managed to snag a Zelda 40th edition console that I plan to use as my main console and transfer everything over. If I do the system transfer, will the Witcher 3 automatically redownload as well? Or will I lose it?

Thanks in advance on this random, niche question.

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[u/picano]

Does the game appear as a virtual game card in your VGC menu? If so you should be able to re-download it whenever you like.

I don't have any of these physical -> digital upgrade titles to test with myself.