The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Times Revealed

CD Projekt Red has revealed the global release times for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered. Geralt’s upgraded adventure launches on September 29, 2026, but North American players will have to wake up early if they want to play it the moment it goes live.

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What Time Does The Witcher 3 Remastered Release?

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The Witcher 3 Remastered release time is at 3:00 AM PT / 6:00 AM ET on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. CD Projekt Red confirmed the timing in an official launch map, replacing the estimated release times we previously reported.

For players on the West Coast, that means setting an alarm for 3:00 AM to jump in right away. East Coast players get a slightly more reasonable 6:00 AM launch.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Times by Region

Screenshot: CD Projekt Red CityRelease dateLocal release timeNorth America (West Coast)September 29, 20263:00 AM PDTNorth America (East Coast)September 29, 20266:00 AM EDTMexico CitySeptember 29, 20264:00 AM CSTBogotáSeptember 29, 20265:00 AM COTBostonSeptember 29, 20266:00 AM EDTBrasíliaSeptember 29, 20267:00 AM BRTAccraSeptember 29, 202610:00 AM GMTLondonSeptember 29, 202611:00 AM BSTAlgiersSeptember 29, 202611:00 AM WATWarsawSeptember 29, 202612:00 PM CESTCape TownSeptember 29, 202612:00 PM SASTKyivSeptember 29, 20261:00 PM EESTCairoSeptember 29, 20261:00 PM EESTAlmatySeptember 29, 20263:00 PM ALMTBeijingSeptember 29, 20266:00 PM CSTSingaporeSeptember 29, 20266:00 PM SGTSeoulSeptember 29, 20267:00 PM KSTTokyoSeptember 29, 20267:00 PM JSTMelbourneSeptember 29, 20268:00 PM AESTAucklandSeptember 29, 202611:00 PM NZDT Screenshot: CD Projekt Red

The launch map lists GOG, Steam, the Epic Games Store, Battle.net, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, so players across those platforms should be able to start at the same time.

Is The Witcher 3 Remastered a Free Upgrade?

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The Witcher 3 Remastered is a free upgrade for existing owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Players who own the original Nintendo Switch version will also be able to claim the remaster on Nintendo Switch 2.

The updated edition includes visual and gameplay improvements, along with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. CD Projekt Red has also confirmed that existing save files will carry over, so you can continue your adventure when the remaster launches.

The Witcher 3 Remastered release date is Thursday, September 29, 2026, and will be free on all major gaming platforms.

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