CD Projekt RED delivered the promised early look at the remastered The Witcher 3, confirming that the updated edition will arrive as a free update on December 14. The moment fans have been waiting for arrived in a showcase that highlighted both visual upgrades and feature enhancements designed to elevate the long-running role-playing adventure across multiple platforms.
Details:
- The remaster adds support for RTGO, DLSS, FSR, and AMD FSR 2.0 technologies, bringing improved lighting, sharper details, and smoother performance across capable hardware.
- The PC version will feature ultra-high graphics settings, allowing players to push textures, foliage, and ray-traced effects to their maximum potential.
- Texture quality, vegetation density, and draw distance have been expanded to deliver a richer, more immersive world with fewer pop-ins and more distant vistas.
- A full-fledged photo mode has been added, alongside an alternate third-person camera option for players seeking a new perspective during exploration and combat.
- On PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the remaster will run in two modes: Quality and Performance, with a target of 60 frames per second in the latter.
- The Xbox Series S version also targets 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on that platform as well.
- PS5 players receive DualSense support, enabling adaptive triggers and haptic feedback to enhance combat and exploration sensations.
- Character switching during battles has been simplified to streamline combat flow, reducing interruptions and keeping the tempo of fights intact.
- The world map marking system has been reworked for clearer navigation and quicker orientation in sprawling regions.
- Subtitles can now be resized, allowing players to tailor on-screen text to their viewing preferences for better readability.
- A new questline and equipment inspired by the Netflix series have been introduced, expanding the Witcher universe with fresh content that fits the updated world.
- Saves can be transferred across platforms, offering continuity for players who switch devices or ecosystems.
- An option to pause the game during cutscenes has been added, giving players control over pacing and breaks without losing progress.
- There will be surprises not shown in the stream, hinting at additional polish and inclusions behind the scenes that fans may discover after launch.
trailer:
The official video provides a concise look at the visual uplift, performance modes, and new features travelers can expect when the update goes live.
Presentation recording:
In-depth presentation materials walk through technical improvements, the cross-generation experience, and how the remaster harmonizes with the base game and its expansions.
The update is available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Notably, The Witcher 3 remaster demonstrates how a beloved open-world title can be refreshed to feel contemporary without sacrificing its core charm.
Source: VG Times