Bayonetta 3is set to release on Friday, October 28, and many players are sure to be extremely excited to finally experience the game for themselves. In fact, some of these fans will want to get started with the title as soon as it is possible to do so, which may leave them with questions about the specific time at which it will unlock. This guide is here to address those questions, and players can find details on the expected release time ofBayonetta 3in what follows.
Bayonetta 3: Expected Unlock Time
Typically, digital copies ofNintendo Switch gamesthat also have physical releases are unlocked at 9pm PDT the night before the official release. SinceBayonetta 3does indeed have a physical version, players should expect its digital release to follow that schedule. This means that fans that purchase a digital copy of the game through the Nintendo eShop should be able to start playing onOctober 27 at 9pm PDT, and here is that expected release time adjusted for the other time zones in the United States:
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While players wait forBayonetta 3’s expected release time to arrive, they may want to confirm that they have preloaded the game onto theirNintendo Switch consoles. This can be done upon preordering the game through the eShop, and the title has a file size of around 16GB. While this is quite compact when compared to many contemporary games, it is still recommended that fans that want to play immediately upon release get through the downloading process sooner rather than later.
Players may also want to spend some time ahead of the game’s release focusing their attention onBayonettaandBayonetta 2. Indeed, while fans should certainly be able to enjoy this latest entry without playing its predecessor, creatorHideki Kamiyaahas indicated that doing so will greatly enhance the experience. Players are thus advised to at least skim some story recaps from those games in preparation for this new release.
Finally, fans may want to put some time toward reading a fewBayonetta 3reviews. At the time of writing, those reviews are extremely positive, and it looks as though the title will be one of the best-reviewed of the year. While this information will not be of interest to everyone, it may increase some player’s excitement about the game’s release.
