Clear your evening, because Velen is calling. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt gets its remaster on Tuesday, September 29, for all regions, and the exact hour depends on where you live. GameRant
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Witcher 3 Your Launch Time
The release time is 3:00 AM PT / 6:00 AM ET, confirmed by CD Projekt Red in an official launch map. The other times below are my conversions from that moment (10:00 UTC), so double-check your own time zone. VICE
| Region | Unlock Time (Sept 29) |
|---|---|
| US West (PDT) | 3:00 AM |
| US East (EDT) | 6:00 AM |
| UK (BST) | 11:00 AM |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 12:00 PM |
| India (IST) | 3:30 PM |
| Japan (JST) | 7:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEST) | 8:00 PM |
The good news for players in Europe and Asia is that you won’t need an all-nighter. Just plan around an afternoon or evening start.
What You’re Getting
The remaster overhauls combat, animations, exploration and abilities, and adds new quality-of-life features. It even lets you toggle weapon and armor durability on or off.
It’s a free upgrade for existing owners on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store, and it includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. VICE
Pre-Launch Checklist
- Free up space. The update is 45GB on Xbox consoles, and other platforms are similar. Pure Xbox
- Pre-load early so servers don’t slow you down at launch.
- Skip the wait for new content. The third expansion, Songs of the Past, isn’t part of launch and arrives in 2027 as a paid add-on.
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FAQs
Is the remaster free?
Yes, for existing owners on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Switch 2 may differ, so check the eShop.
Do I need to wait until midnight?
No. It unlocks at the same moment worldwide, which is 3:30 PM in India.
