To steal a phrase from RyanZA, don’t trust DRM because The Witcher 3 is a’comin. A big game necessitates an international release, which is exactly what you’re getting. But when? When can you access your pre-loaded files and get your Wild Hunt on? Well to make up for the clickbaity headline, I’m putting it right here: 1:00AM CET on May 19 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. So let’s get that timing down right after the jump.
That’s according to GameSpot, who also added that North American players with a digital version of the game will be playing a few extra hours earlier thanks to the release date and something about time zone differences. Australia! So what time does the game unlock for you then? Here’s a handy breakdown that I’ve listed below:
- South Africa – 01:00 AM, Tuesday
- UK – 00:00 AM, Tuesday
- Brazil – 20:00 PM, Monday
- New York – 19:00 PM, Monday
- Los Angeles – 16:00 PM, Monday
- Sydney – 09:00 AM, Tuesday
- Tegucigalpa – 17:00 PM, Monday (I just like the name of that city)
The game has finally gone gold as of last week. While that means little to nothing these days (Hello multiple gigabytes of day one patches!) I’ve got a bit more faith in CD Projekt Red on this one. Especially since the game has suffered a few delays. If you’re keen, that should leave you enough time to download the game if you’re using our shoddy infrastructure, which clocks in at 35 gigglebytes on PC and PlayStation 4, and around 30 gigabytes on Xbox One.
Last Updated: April 20, 2015
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 10:33
Support Capitalism
Steam sales are coming.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:40
All Hail Lord Gaben!
Pariah
April 20, 2015 at 10:40
*Chants* Gaben is love. Gaben is life.
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April 20, 2015 at 23:28
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Pitram Rogtam
April 21, 2015 at 00:05
Work from home is a huge perk usually given to AVPs, CTOs, CFOs, not lonely moms trying to earn a few bucks.
In other words, fuck you, you fraudulent piece of shit.
Cyberats
April 21, 2015 at 01:25
The one who posted gave it a one up.
Cyberats
April 21, 2015 at 01:24
Steamed Poop, your game now belongs to Ourz… My Precious…. (it’s the way of Origin, soon to become Valve’s SOP). You pay, we keeps it….yesssss !
Registration bad ? Cannot play anymore ? Awwwww, You Pay, We Keeps It again…..
Greylingad
April 20, 2015 at 10:33
Prepare yourself for a lot, I mean A LOT of RyanZA comments…anti or got to…
Pariah
April 20, 2015 at 10:35
I’m so AMPED. I can’t wait to buy this on Steam to unlock talking to friends! I’m excited to see what friends are like. They sound awesome. I don’t know though, they come with DRM. But whatever, it’s only $5. What have I got to lose?
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 10:36
I’ll be your friend for $4.
Pariah
April 20, 2015 at 10:36
Hey, no scams. I know friends cost $5. Steam told me so.
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 10:37
$5 is the “Love you long time” price.
I’m not that committed…
Pariah
April 20, 2015 at 10:37
I’m sorry. I’m only interested in lifelong DRM commitments. $5 or bust.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:59
Did you say bust???
http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/6e15ae8770b3b004f25aeb44c376f6ff/345.png
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 20, 2015 at 11:00
I don’t think those are a $5 bust
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:01
More like Five Pounds bust. Geddit???
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 20, 2015 at 11:02
You could drown in those
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:02
I was more aiming for currency…
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:02
Just buy a boat. 😛
Spaffy
April 20, 2015 at 15:37
I could drown my sorrows in those…
RustedFaith
April 20, 2015 at 17:39
you say that as if its a bad thing 🙂
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 21, 2015 at 08:04
Nope, it was merely an observation
Cyberats
April 21, 2015 at 01:27
NO, Buns, Buns….
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:36
I’ll shag Pariah for $3.00
Did I type that out loud?
Pariah
April 20, 2015 at 10:37
Type again. If you can hear your keyboard, you typed it out aloud.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:38
*lightly tapping keyboard* I’ll shag Pariah for $2.50…
Splooshypooh
April 20, 2015 at 10:44
You guys are so funny ;D
Umar
April 20, 2015 at 10:40
Still not fully sold, will wait for reviews.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:43
You mean not fully bought.
Don’t support Retail. Steam sale is coming!
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 10:45
Buying slaves… I mean friends… is generally frowned upon.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:46
If you had to pay for love as many times as I had to, buying friends is easy.
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 10:47
And yet you’re trying to sell yourself to Pariah. Trying to find a balance?
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:49
Man. Woman. Farm Animal. I do not discriminate.
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 10:49
I start worrying when people cross the line to my side.
Greylingad
April 20, 2015 at 10:51
I believe we might have lost the main advocate for this game and it’s developers, I mean it has been quite a few minutes already and no comment from him… this is very strange, very strange indeed, anyway, on a more serious note, I’m sure this game will be a success, the story telling looks absolutely spectacular, the gameplay looks quite intriguing, but I won’t be waiting up for an unlock though…. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited, but I’m not that excited…
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 10:52
Mayhaps he just went to the hardware store for duct tape and a shovel.
Pariah
April 20, 2015 at 10:53
That would imply leaving the house. I’m not so sure he’d be ok with that.
Ryanza
April 20, 2015 at 11:25
I’m not a Steam advocate. I will be leaving the house to go buy The Witcher 3 for PC at retail.
RinceThis
April 20, 2015 at 10:57
I still wonder what day 1 DLC you will need…
Loftus
April 20, 2015 at 10:58
i am wondering the same
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 10:59
7GB Day one patch, that will do nothing more than give Geralt a yellow jump suit…
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:00
Dang, when does bewb physics come out?
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:02
As soon as you pay Lord Gaben (All Hail Lord Gaben) Five Dorrahs!
ReaperOfSquirrels
April 20, 2015 at 11:00
20-30GB day one patch… #CallingIt
Pariah
April 20, 2015 at 11:15
Day 2. Day 1 will be spent downloading the 100gb base game.
ReaperOfSquirrels
April 20, 2015 at 11:17
Good call
RinceThis
April 20, 2015 at 12:08
LOL! I’m with you!
hairyknees
April 20, 2015 at 11:38
xD
Jonah Cash
April 20, 2015 at 11:03
So the game releases May 19 and I can start downloading May 19? So I will be able to play May 22 if I am lucky?! Should have given my free code to someone with decent internet it would seem.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:04
It’s called pre-load,,,
Jonah Cash
April 20, 2015 at 11:04
Yes but when can I start the pre load? I will need more than a day.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:05
I dunno! Do I look like I know everything?!
Go ask your dad! 😛
Jonah Cash
April 20, 2015 at 11:06
He says to ask only the Dutch people, sooooo here I am again.
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:06
Sadly, I am Dutch by name only…
Jonah Cash
April 20, 2015 at 11:07
Well I am Dutch by nature, or is that more by birth… Either way I am Afrikaans, van af die plaas Afrikaans nogal…
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:08
Ek is ook Afrikaans. Maar apparently was die eerste van ons lot hier in Suid Afrika ‘n Duitser…
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:08
*heel duidelik
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:09
Wat is so duidelik rondom dit???
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:10
Reg, wat van “blykbaar” eerder?
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:11
Blykbaar het jou trein heel duidelik ontspoor vanoggend… 😛
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:12
So paar jaar laat as jy dink dit het eers vanoggend gebeur.
apparently
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 20, 2015 at 11:12
Ek sien Dutch het daai een heeltemal gemis haha
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:14
Ja. Maar dis net omdat ek nie “Moroon” verstaan nie. 😛
Jonah Cash
April 20, 2015 at 11:10
Ek dink ek is van ‘n Duitse afkoms. Mag dalk ‘n bietjie van daardie klein kortgat met die snor in my he… Nie wat hy in geglo het nie, maar hoe hardkoppig hy was!
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 20, 2015 at 11:12
Ek het beslis ‘n Duitse afkoms as mens na my naam en van kyk, sowel as my liefde vir lekker kos en bier
Dutch Matrix
April 20, 2015 at 11:13
Dan moet ek ‘n Duitse burger was, met my obsessie met Rammstein…
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:08
*Must not cross line…….
eliteop
April 20, 2015 at 15:10
Pasop een van julle twee manne gaan nou geverf word! 😛
Ryanza
April 20, 2015 at 11:14
So far it’s just Xbox Live where you can download the pre-download. It’s not known when the pre-download will start for Steam, GOG, Origin and PSN.
You should get a few days before before the release date. How many days do you need to download 35gb?
Jonah Cash
April 20, 2015 at 11:17
Probably like 2 days… I hope less, but loadshedding and all that!
Ryanza
April 20, 2015 at 11:20
Then you will get enough days to download the game.
Ryanza
April 20, 2015 at 11:05
Where are the Asian times. My first thought was that the Japaneses will only get the game unlocked on their way to work. Which kinda sucks for them.
I would have liked if they choose 00:00 in Polish time. Is UK the center line of this world? Well it’s somewhere there.
Don’t Support DRM. Midnight launches are coming.
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:06
Small town called Greenwich
Ryanza
April 20, 2015 at 11:06
Were those times copied and pasted from another site, Darryn? Too Soon?
Ir0nseraph
April 20, 2015 at 11:24
Picking the game up in store, but with the day one patch size still looming, I won’t be taking a day off to play it .
Ryanza
April 20, 2015 at 11:27
In Badowski’s own words, “we are making the product available on all platforms, including consoles, that can work offline – so the player doesn’t have to download a day one patch to run the game.” To add
further assurance that a day one patch probably won’t be necessary, he concluded that future patches will be for “minor repairs, if any at all.”
Lord Chaos
April 20, 2015 at 11:28
Best laid plans.
Ir0nseraph
April 20, 2015 at 11:28
Yeah minor repairs , for all you know the patch could override my saved game.
They game will be good and I can’t wait but until the whole damn game is installed on my PS4 , I won’t be starting it.
hairyknees
April 20, 2015 at 11:37
AUSTRALIA! XD
Peter Pan
April 21, 2015 at 08:47
GTAV, The Witcher 3 – Oh how I love this time of the year for the PC!
Deceased
April 21, 2015 at 13:15
Postponed GTAV purchase until after playing The Witcher 3 – so I’ll probably get GTAV in about 6 months or so XD