CD Projekt has revealed its cards. This is how The Witcher 3 for next-gen consoles looks like. We will get the update for free

The next-gen The Witcher 3 will hit players on December 14. On Wednesday, during the “REDstreams” event, CD Projekt RED revealed details about the update. Finally, we could see what the refreshed adventures of Geralt of Rivia look like visually.

Among the most important changes are: ray tracing support, shortened loading times, corrected map, a new mode for using characters, as well as DLC inspired by the Netflix series.

The Witcher 3 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. What’s new?

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners can count on a much better one graphic design. There will be two modes – the first will aim at improving performance (60 frames per second), and the second in the quality of graphics (ray-tracing support).

have improved almost all the textures in the gamewhich are now available in 4K quality. For this purpose, the creators integrated it with a fan mod HD Reworked Project.

The PlayStation 5 version of the game will offer support for unique ones DualSense controller features such as haptic vibrations or adaptive triggers. Of course, this setting can be turned off.

When it comes to gameplay changes, the creators have redesigned the system of using characters. Now you no longer need to pause the game and open the radial selection menu to select a character.

Other news worth mentioning are:

• photo mode;
• alternative camera settings;
• the ability to scale subtitles;
• option to hide the interface;
• the ability to pause during cutscenes
• a new map filter that will allow us to hide the question marks
• Cross-platform cloud saves.

When it comes to DLC inspired by the Netflix seriesthis is – for now – it is still shrouded in mystery. We know for sure that there will be an additional quest in the game that will allow us to get unique items.

The Witcher 3 for PC. What’s new?

Most of the above-mentioned facilities will also be used by people playing The Witcher on PC. In their case, it will additionally appear as well ultra+ mode, which will further increase the graphics settings of the game (thicker grass, more details, etc.). Of course, PC users will also be able to take advantage of the ray-traycing technology.

People who have previously purchased The Witcher 3 on any platform will receive the next-gen update for free. Other people will be able to purchase the new edition of the game – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, which will also include all DLCs (Heart of Stone and Blood and Wine).