The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a next-gen update on December 14, and publisher CD Projekt Red has detailed all the enhancements coming with the update. Revealed during a REDstreams live stream, held late Wednesday, a group of developers outlined the improved visuals with ray tracing, faster load times on console, a photo mode, and the new Netflix DLC based on Netflix's Henry Cavill-led The Witcher series. The update will be available as a free to those who already own The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
The update will make use of Xbox Series S/X pick between 60fps performance and 30fps quality modes. The latter prioritises visual fidelity over smoother frames, delivering ray-traced shadows and reflections on the 2015-released game. Haptic has been added to the PS5 version, creating a vibrating effect when clashing swords or casting spells in the game.
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Some quality-of-life improvements are also set to arrive with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, CD Projekt Red is adding a new filter setting that gets rid of pesky question marks from the map. This creates a more immersive experience and adds a level of curiosity when exploring The Continent. With this update, players should be able to encounter events on the fly, naturally, instead of treating them like a to-do list. When riding atop your trusty steed Roach or simply exploring the map for lengths, the mini-map and other HUD elements will disappear now. In a similar effect, you can now pause during cutscenes.
The Witcher 3's next-gen versions were initially set for a first announced under the cryptic name, “Canis Majoris,” during a company strategy stream in October, alongside three new entries to the franchise.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update will be out December 14, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.