In case you missed the big Gamescom announcement last month, CD Projekt RED is set to release The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered next week, and it will be a free download for existing game owners.
For those wondering how much space you should allocate on your hard drive for downloading (or installing a new game), we know the answer to that question, and it’s a lot.
Not only that, but we also indicate the exact time when RPG fans will be able to play the game.
The Witcher 3 Remastered download size and release times
The size of the Witcher 3 Remastered update was shared by CD Projekt RED Director of Global Community and Social Media Marcin Momot and is as follows:
- PC (Steam): ~45 GB (may vary depending on installed language packs)
- PS5: ~45 GB
- Xbox: ~45 GB
- Nintendo Switch 2: ~50 GB (separate product)
In addition to this, unlock times
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered – Worldwide Release Times
September 29, 2026
| Location | Exit time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. PDT |
| Mexico | 4:00 a.m. CST |
| Bogota | 5 a.m. |
| Boston | 6:00 a.m. EDT |
| Brasília | 7:00 a.m. BRT |
| Accra | 10:00 GMT |
| London | 11:00 BST |
| Algiers | 11:00 a.m. |
| Warsaw | 12:00 CEST |
| Cape Town | 12:00 SAST |
| Kyiv | 1:00 p.m. EST |
| Cairo | 1:00 p.m. EST |
| Almaty | 3:00 p.m. ALMT |
| Beijing | 6:00 p.m. CST |
| Singapore | 6:00 p.m. SGT |
| Seoul | 7:00 p.m. KST |
| Tokyo | 7:00 p.m. JST |
| Melbourne | 8:00 p.m. AEST |
| Auckland | 11:00 p.m. NZDT |
When will The Witcher 3 Remastered reviews be available?
As for reviews, the review embargo lifts a day before the upload finishes, so expect it until September 28th.
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. PDT |
| Boston/New York | 6:00 a.m. EDT |
| London | 11:00 BST |
| Warsaw / Central Europe | 12:00 CEST |
| Beijing | 6:00 p.m. CST |
| Tokyo | 7:00 p.m. JST |
We can also publicly confirm that MP1st is reviewing The Witcher 3 Remastered, and we hope we’ll have it in time for the embargo to lift. I mean, the game is huge after all.
While the patch notes aren’t available yet, here’s a look at what to expect from the download:
- Upgrade for free and unlock two expansions
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- Players who own The Witcher 3 on eligible platforms can upgrade to the remastered version for free.
- All players who own the base game receive Hearts of Stone And Blood and wine at no additional cost.
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- Improved visuals and performance
- Improved combat
- Reinvented skill system
- And much more
It’s also worth noting that CD Projekt RED released a game update for The Witcher 3 on all platforms last month, which upgrades the base game to the Complete Edition, meaning the two major expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, will be free for everyone.
It will also bring mods to the console version of The Witcher 3, but don’t expect all PC mods to be available.
Besides the remastered upgrade, CD Projekt RED also has Songs of the Past in development as the latest story expansion for The Witcher 3, and will tie the game into The Witcher 4, which is targeting a 2028 release.
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