The PC download size is quite large at 40GB, so if you're wanting to play quickly I'd highly suggest taking the time to pre-load the game. The patch will include ' overall performance improvements.' The Witcher 3 already has a Day One patch in the works that will be fixing some minor issues discussed in pre-launch reviews such as frame-rate and which will be available to download as soon as the game activates on Day 1. For other time zones, that translates to: The game should be activated as soon as the game goes live per the CD PROJEKT RED schedule.Īs Rock Paper Shotgun reported, the Witcher 3 preload activates at May 19th 1AM CET. It'll appear in the left hand bar and begin the process of downloading: Now that you've got your client open, click the button on the bottom right-hand side and choose 'install.'Īccept the EULA and the game should start downloading immediately.
The following instructions will help you through download with the Galaxy client. You'll want to download the GOG Galaxy Client or access the game through your account.