The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Release Time Countdown

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches as a free update for existing owners and as a new title on Battle.net and Nintendo Switch 2. It launches soon, and if you want to know exactly when you can start playing, I’ve set up a handy countdown timer for the update and release.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Release Timer

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches on PC via Steam, GOG, Battle.net, and the Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The global release is scheduled for 3 AM PDT on September 29, 2026, meaning it will launch simultaneously worldwide. Here’s a handy countdown to watch the seconds tick down until launch:

Here are some of the major time zones and the exact release times for each:

Does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Include the Expansions?

Yes, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered includes both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine at no additional cost. If you never bought either expansion but own the base game, you’ll get both for free with the update. This does not include the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion.

Here’s a roundup of information about the update provided by CD Projekt Red:

Save Files and Cross Progression

Your existing save files will still work with the Remastered version, and Cross Progression will continue to function as it did before.

Achievements and Trophies

Your existing achievements and trophies will remain unaffected, including those earned through Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.

Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade

If you own The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch, you’ll be able to claim The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered for free on Nintendo Switch 2 once it’s released.

Changes to Existing Versions

The standalone expansions are being delisted, while the base game is being replaced by the Complete Edition, which includes Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. On previous-generation consoles, everything else remains unchanged. The only difference is that Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine are now available for free.

CD Projekt Red are, to this day, one of the most consumer-friendly publishers in the industry and have continued to support players who already own their games. The Remastered update is a massive overhaul with tons of new graphical and quality-of-life features, making it the definitive way to experience their best game to date.