The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Time: When You Can Play

Ready to return to the Northern Kingdoms with Geralt? The Witcher 3 Remastered is almost here, and if you want to be among the first to experience the upgraded world, you'll need to know exactly when it goes live.

The good news is that the launch is simultaneous worldwide, so everyone gets access at the same time. The Witcher 3 Remastered release time is set for 10am UTC on September 29 across all platforms. That means early morning in the US, lunchtime in Europe, and late evening in Australia and New Zealand.

Here's the breakdown by region: US West Coast at 3am PDT, US East Coast at 6am EDT, UK at 11am BST, Central Europe at 12noon CEST, Eastern Australia at 8pm AEST, and New Zealand at 11pm NZDT. So depending on where you are, you might need to set an early alarm or stay up a bit late.

Since it's a global simultaneous launch, there's no advantage to changing your device's internal clock or using a VPN to pretend you're in another time zone. Everyone gets in at the same moment, so just sit tight and wait for the clock to tick down.

When the release time hits, all you need to do is update your game on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, or Switch 2 to get the Remastered version for free. That update also includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions at no extra cost, so you're getting the complete package.

If you're still playing on PS4 or Xbox One, you won't be able to get the Remastered upgrade. However, those two DLC packs have now been made free, so you can still check them out if you haven't already. It's a nice consolation for those who haven't made the jump to current-gen yet.

So mark your calendars for September 29 and get ready to dive back into one of the best RPGs ever made, now looking better than ever. Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, there's never been a better time to explore the Northern Kingdoms.

Will you be picking up The Witcher 3 Remastered? Let us know in the comments!