The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is scheduled to arrive on September 29, 2026. CD Projekt Red has shared the release window and expected download sizes, giving Xbox players the details they need before the free update goes live.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Time
The update is set to become available at the same time across platforms. The published schedule is 3 a.m. PDT, 4 a.m. MDT, 5 a.m. CDT, and 6 a.m. EDT in North America; 11 a.m. BST in the UK and Ireland; and noon CEST or 1 p.m. EEST in Europe. For Asia and Oceania, the listed times are 7 p.m. JST, 6 p.m. AWST, and 8 p.m. AEST.
Download Size by Platform
| Platform | Expected update size |
|---|---|
| Xbox | About 45GB |
| PC on Steam | About 45GB; language packs may affect the final size |
| PlayStation 5 | About 45GB |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | About 50GB |
There is no preload planned, so the update is expected to download once it becomes available. CD Projekt Red has also said that unlocked Xbox achievements will carry over to the remastered version.
Is The Witcher 3 Remastered a Free Xbox Upgrade?
Players who digitally own The Witcher 3 for Xbox Series X|S are expected to receive the remastered update at no extra charge. The report did not confirm whether the same upgrade will be available to owners of the physical edition, so disc owners should wait for clarification before assuming eligibility.
The remastered edition is also expected to support Xbox Play Anywhere after release, allowing eligible owners to access the PC version through the Xbox app. The update includes the base game and its two expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.
Sources: Pure Xbox’s release-time and download-size report and the official Steam page for The Witcher 3.
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