CD Projekt Red announced a delay for the highly anticipated Witcher 3 edition with enhanced visuals, citing geopolitical tensions as the reason. The Polish studio confirmed that the next-gen version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will not arrive on the originally planned schedule. The anticipated release, positioned for the second quarter of 2022, has been put on hold as leadership reassesses priorities in light of the evolving international landscape. With the decision, CDPR has chosen to pause its collaboration with Saber Interactive of St. Petersburg, a move that affects the timeline and development approach for the project. [Attribution: CD Projekt Red press release]
Saber’s involvement in refreshing Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the latest consoles has been significant, covering much of the extensive modernization work. The Polish studio has since indicated a shift toward completing the renovation in-house, rather than relying on a partner in Russia. The exact duration of the rework and the revised timetable remain undetermined, as developers balance code refactoring with new platform features. The uncertainty around a new target date reflects the complexity of adapting another studio’s codebase to modern hardware. [Attribution: CD Projekt Red communications]
Further updates have promised a detailed explanation of the transition for Witcher 3 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The revamped title is expected to deliver higher fidelity graphics, enhanced audio, quicker loading times, and content inspired by the Netflix series The Witcher, which stars Henry Cavill. These enhancements are framed as part of a broader strategy to align the game with contemporary console ecosystems while expanding its cross-media appeal. [Attribution: CD Projekt Red statements]
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