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Does The Witcher 3's latest patch fix console performance?

Digital Foundry:
Xbox One and PlayStation 4 re-tested with update 1.03.

On balance, it's an improvement on both sides but Xbox One owners have a bigger reason to celebrate this update. Though it struggles to match the clarity of PS4's native 1920x1080 output, the 30fps cap is better adjusted for Microsoft's platform in practice, with fewer stutters during play giving it a tangible performance advantage. Neither PS4 or Xbox One releases are perfect, with major pop-in still an issue in built-up areas - plus a jitter (also seen on PC) when changing the speed of camera motion. We hope these are the focus of the next patch, but in the here and now, The Witcher 3 is at least in a better state now than on release.

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greenmiker3684d ago

Big improvement for xbox version of the game. Nice work CD Project!

XBLSkull3683d ago

I had noticeable problems in WO pre-patch, but no problems afterwords. Now that the patch is here I now notice problems everywhere. For me this patch has been a downgrade, let those frames run baby! 40>30 locked.

MaximusTKG3683d ago

I like how the author says "at least it is in a better state", as if the game was broken before. Sure a small portion of people had some issues, but this person, along with many others are deluded if they thought the game was previously broken at any point.

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Wii_nes_0073683d ago

A big fat NO unfortunately. On the shelf it sits until studdering and lag is fixed via PS4. https://www.youtube.com/wat...

gamertk4213683d ago

Stuttering...shuddering....

zsquaresoff3683d ago

I have a bug in one of the quests called 'Nameless'. I have completed all the required objectives but it still sits on my main quests tab.

I googled it and many people have the same issue, anyone here has the same bug?

Im playing on ps4 and most of the bugs have been fixed including frame rate issue with the movie sequence.

Julion07153683d ago

Without the patch the X1 version was good now with the patch it's even better and smoother.

Letthewookiewin3683d ago

Ain't nothing wrong with that! Happy gameing. The next patch will improve things even more. It's unfortunate the game wasn't in this condition at launch but I can kind of see why it wasn't.

Julion07153683d ago

Yea I feel you but no game will ever launch perfect these days when u can patch things that's jus how it is now.

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Rumor: The Witcher 3 Will Get a New DLC in 2026

According to Polish podcasters Rock and Boris, CD Projekt RED is reportedly planning a third DLC for The Witcher 3, set to release in 2026.

jznrpg18d ago

Sign me up. I haven’t played it since it released on PS4 so I could go for another run with a new DLC.

M3talDiamond18d ago

Day 1 but Please release a PS5 Pro patch also

repsahj18d ago (Edited 18d ago )

Please include a free Switch 2 upgrade for the switch 1 versions!

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The Witcher 3 Immerse Gamepack — Product Introduction with Marcin Przybyłowicz

Join Marcin Przybyłowicz, Expert Composer at CD PROJEKT RED and the mind behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt OST, as he sets up Immerse Gamepack on PC and dives into Geralt's adventures like never before — with spatial audio powered by Embody.

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Switch Games on Switch 2 Get Massive Performance Boost Without Patch

Nintendo Switch games that haven't received patches are still getting performance and loading boosts across the board on Switch 2.

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