The wait for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is almost over, as this Nintendo Switch exclusive is set to release on Friday, March 17. This imminent release is sure to have many players very excited, and some fans will undoubtedly want to start their time with the game as soon as it is made available. This guide is here to provide details on when players can expect that to occur, and information about Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon's digital release can be found in what follows.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Expected Unlock Time
While no official statement has been made about the exact time at which the digital version of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon will be playable, players should expect it to unlock at 9pm PDT on Thursday, March 16. Indeed, it is standard for digital versions of Switch games that also have physical versions to be playable the night before release, which will be exciting news to fans that cannot wait to get started. For full clarity, here is this expected release time converted for the other time zones within the continental United States:
- MDT: 10pm on March 16
- CDT: 11pm on March 16
- EDT: 12am on March 17
Before the expected release time arrives, players may want to take a moment to confirm that they have preloaded the game, which is possible after pre-ordering the title through the eShop. Notably, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon's file size is just 3.2 GB, which means that it will not take very long to download and install it. Even still, players that want to begin playing as soon as the release time arrives should not forget to take these preparatory steps.
Fans can also use the time prior to release to play through the Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon demo. For the uninitiated, this demo is available through the eShop, and it is much longer than the playable teaser hidden in Bayonetta 3. It is also worth mentioning that demo save files will carry over to the full release, which is sure to please many players.
Finally, players may want to put some amount of effort toward familiarizing themselves with the Bayonetta franchise ahead of Cereza and the Lost Demon's releases. Indeed, a basic knowledge of Bayonetta is likely to enhance a fan's time with this prequel, though it is certainly not requisite.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon releases for Nintendo Switch on March 17.
