The Witcher 3 Remastered is set to release on September 29th at 6 a.m. EDT across all platforms. This release time will be consistent globally, meaning PC and console players will experience the launch at the same moment. The update will be free for all existing owners of The Witcher 3.
Here is a breakdown of the release times in various time zones:
- 3 a.m. PDT (North America West Coast)
- 6 a.m. EDT (North America East Coast)
- 7 a.m. BRT (Brazil)
- 11 a.m. BST (United Kingdom)
- 12 p.m. CEST (Western Europe)
- 7 p.m. JST (Japan)
- 8 p.m. AEST (Eastern Australia)
This remastered version brings significant enhancements beyond updated visuals. CD Projekt Red has confirmed changes to combat, skill trees, and overall accessibility.
Key additions and improvements include:
- New finishing moves and enhanced Witcher Sign effects.
- A revamped skill tree and updated animations.
- Improvements to quest tracking, menu navigation, and mount handling.
- The addition of an equipment transmogrification system, allowing players to alter Geralt's appearance without compromising stats.
- Cross-platform mod support.
- Xbox Play Anywhere support.
- Exclusive features for the Switch 2, though details remain undisclosed.
- Expanded accessibility options.
The remaster aims to bring The Witcher 3's graphics up to modern standards, building on the game's original release 11 years ago. Further details on the specifics of the enhanced combat mechanics have not yet been fully revealed by CD Projekt Red.