The next-gen update for The Witcher 3 has finally arrived. The update rolled out on Tuesday across various platforms, with the Xbox Series X|S and Windows versions launching late afternoon. The update is one of the most anticipated gaming events of 2022, despite being for a seven year old game. What’s included in the update? Read on to find out.
Graphics/Performance improvements
60fps for the first time on consoles
Ray tracing (with lower framerate)
Enhanced textures and shadow quality
Improved draw distances
Photo Mode
The new Photo Mode allows players to capture the stunning scenery of the Continent. This feature will add a whole new dynamic to the game for many players, especially those with a photographer’s eye.
Netflix series tie-ins
There is an alternative appearance for the character Dandelion inspired by the Netflix show, as well as a Nilfgaardian Armor set.
The new quest In the Eternal Fire’s Shadow is inspired by the show.
Other improvements
There are also several quality of life improvements to be had in The Witcher 3 next-gen update. Among them are the ability to pause during cutscenes, and a quick sign-casting feature that makes casting magic a breeze. And a slow-walk feature for controller users makes navigating the game world more friendly than ever.
There are a host of other smaller changes as well—far too many to go into here. You can find the full patch notes via the link at the beginning.
Via Pure Xbox.
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The Witcher 3 next-gen update is now available on Xbox and Windows
