The Witcher 3 Remastered release time in your time zone
The Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29, 2026 at 6 a.m. EDT globally across all platforms simultaneously. The release marks the first major update to CD Projekt Red’s award-winning RPG since its original launch 11 years ago, bringing the game’s graphics up to modern standards alongside significant gameplay overhauls.
Beyond visual improvements, the remaster includes substantial changes to combat systems and skill trees, along with expanded accessibility and approachability features. While CD Projekt Red hasn’t revealed all details about the changes, the studio has confirmed these updates will meaningfully reshape core gameplay systems.
The update arrives as a patch to the current Complete Edition, with download sizes varying by platform: 45GB on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version requires 50GB. The studio confirmed these file sizes in advance of the weekend ahead of the release date. The synchronized global launch ensures players on all platforms can access the remastered experience simultaneously without staggered or rolling rollouts.