The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Global Release Times Confirmed by CD Projekt

CD Projekt has announced the global release times for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. The game will be available on September 29 at 12pm Central European Time (CET) in Poland, the country where CD Projekt is based. Release times in other regions depend on this CET launch. Fans should factor in how far west or east they are when deciding if they can set aside the day to play.

The remastered version is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 2, and will also be a free upgrade for owners of the original game. It will be sold on PC through Battle.net for the first time. Pre-load options are not available on Switch 2 and Battle.net versions.

Key improvements in the remaster include enhanced combat, improved traversal and movement, new effects for witcher signs, revamped mount handling, and various other upgrades to visuals, performance, and gameplay. There are also additions like a revamped skill tree, transmogrification, expanded photo mode, and new finishers.

Reactions to the official comparison clip contrasting the original game with its remastered version have been mixed. Some fans found the new visuals impressive, especially in details like Geralt's armor and water effects, though the new reflections have been divisive. The remastered game's launch precedes the upcoming release of Songs of the Past, The Witcher 3's third expansion, slated for 2027.