CD Projekt Red has confirmed the release time and download sizes for The Witcher 3 Remastered, with the free upgrade set to arrive on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
The update will launch simultaneously across supported platforms. In India, it will become available at 3:30 PM IST on September 29. Other regional times include 3 AM PDT, 6 AM EDT, 11 AM BST, and 12 PM CEST.
Most platforms will require a download of around 45GB, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version is slightly larger at approximately 50GB. There will be no preload, so players will need to begin downloading the update once it officially goes live.
| Platform | Approximate update size |
|---|---|
| PC via Steam | 45GB |
| PlayStation 5 | 45GB |
| Xbox Series X and S | 45GB |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 50GB |
The Witcher 3 Remastered releases simultaneously worldwide
CD Projekt Red is using a single worldwide launch for the remastered update rather than releasing it at midnight in each region.
The confirmed times are:
North America will receive it at 3 AM PDT, 4 AM MDT, 5 AM CDT, and 6 AM EDT.
Players in the UK and Ireland can download it from 11 AM BST, while Central Europe gets access at 12 PM CEST and Eastern Europe at 1 PM EEST.
In Asia and Oceania, the update arrives at 7 PM JST, 6 PM AWST, and 8 PM AEST. Indian players will get access at 3:30 PM IST.
Download size is around 45GB on Xbox, PS5, and PC
The update will require a fairly substantial download.
PC players using Steam should expect approximately 45GB, although the exact size may vary depending on installed language packs.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions are also expected to be around 45GB.
Nintendo Switch 2 requires approximately 50GB, making it the largest listed download among the supported platforms.
Because there is no preload, players with slower internet connections may need to wait after launch before they can start playing.
Xbox achievements will carry over
Existing Xbox achievements will transfer to the remastered version.
That means players who have already unlocked achievements in their current version will not need to earn them again after upgrading.
The supplied information does not provide equivalent trophy or achievement transfer details for every other platform.
Xbox Play Anywhere support adds a free PC version
The Witcher 3 Remastered will also support Xbox Play Anywhere after launch.
This means players who own the eligible Xbox digital version will gain access to the PC version through the Xbox app without paying again.
The upgrade itself is confirmed as free for owners of the digital Xbox Series X and S version.
The source notes that the physical edition may also qualify, but definitive confirmation was not available at the time of publication.
Digital Xbox version is currently discounted
Ahead of the remaster's release, The Witcher 3 on Xbox Series X and S is discounted by 50%.
The price has been reduced to £19.99 in the UK and $24.99 in the US.
For anyone planning to buy the game digitally before the update launches, that purchase should provide access to the free remastered upgrade.
Remastered version includes both major expansions
The Witcher 3 Remastered includes the base game as well as Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.
The new version is intended to update the RPG with improvements across visuals, performance, gameplay, and other areas while keeping Geralt's full adventure and both major expansions together in one package.
The Witcher 3 Remastered launches on September 29, with no preload available. Players on most platforms should prepare for a download of roughly 45GB, while Nintendo Switch 2 owners will need closer to 50GB.
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