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The Witcher 3 Remastered release time in your time zone
The Witcher 3 Remastered will launch on 29 September, updating CD Projekt Red’s acclaimed RPG with modernised visuals and broader gameplay improvements. It matters because the update goes beyond graphics, promising changes to combat, skill trees, accessibility and ease of use, while remaining free for existing owners.
The remaster releases simultaneously on PC and consoles at 6 a.m. EDT, with no staggered platform schedule. Other additions include improved quest tracking, menus and mount handling, equipment transmogrification, cross-platform mod support, Xbox Play Anywhere, extra accessibility options and unspecified features for Switch 2.
In short
- Free remaster launches worldwide on 29 September.
- All platforms release simultaneously at 6 a.m. EDT.
- Updates include visuals, combat, accessibility and customisation.
Explained simply
The Witcher 3 is a popular fantasy role-playing game released by Polish studio CD Projekt Red nearly a decade ago. The studio is now releasing a substantial overhaul called The Witcher 3 Remastered, which will refresh the game's visuals and underlying systems for modern standards. This update is free for anyone who already owns the game, rather than requiring a new purchase.
The remaster goes beyond simply improving graphics. It includes updates to how combat works, how you develop your character's abilities, and how accessible the game is for different players. The studio has also refined quality-of-life features, such as quest tracking, menu layouts and how your character controls their horse.
The game will release on 29 September simultaneously across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2, rather than staggered across different platforms. Players will be able to share custom modifications across different platforms, expanding the game with player-created content.