The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – PC Ultra vs. PS4 Detailed Graphics Comparison

Take a look at how the two compare.

[SeanScythe]

Wow so glad I own a PS4 and a Gaming PC. Also so glad the PS4 version looks awesome because that's what I'm getting this on. My PC is mainly used to back up my phone now a days.

[T900]

Reservations i have for this comparison, they dont mention AA method used on PC version. PC with right settings can go alot higher. Within this comparison i see jags on both the versions, PC version can easily overcome this with a higher setting.

Differences i noticed though minor:

PC version has better Ambient Occlusion.
PC version has more Foliage Visibility.
Nvidia Hairworks advantage is subjective i liked both the effects.

I feel the PS4 version is lacking AF this needs to be confirmed if there is any at all.

PC version has higher grass density.
PC version has slightly better light shafts,
PC version has slightly better shadow quality,
PC version has better water quality.

All of this is close they have done a good job on the PS4 version.

Remaining concerns are the frame pacing issues on consoles. There are reports of PS4 suffering more from this even after the patch. This gives PC good leverage.

Lastly for those who have high end PCs i feel you can really make the game look apart with DSR like technologies. Also i hope we get to see good modding scene for this game.

Something for PC gamer to consider:

Files from the Gog version of the game indicate many settings can be upped with XML file changes:

http://www.dsogaming.com/ne...

"The game will feature “Uber” textures that will be 2048×2048 in size. Moreover, Grass Density can also be increased to “Uber” quality, as well as Foliage Visibility, Shadow distance scaling and Water tessellation. Moreover, the game will support NVIDIA’s HBAO technique."

So really what we see here isnt the end of the road for the PC version, not to mention mods.

[SeanScythe]

Geez dude I'm so glad I'm not in your boat, I get the game tuesday and get to enjoy it the same day. For you it sounds like you will get it but won't enjoy it until it's modded to death and you find all these file changes and upgrade your system enough to make it what you had your hopes for. So while I'm enjoying the hell out of my PS4 version you will be waiting months to enjoy it. I feel sorry for you.

[T900]

@Sean

I have a Titan X sli dont think ill be needing upgrades :P

Though yea ill enjoy the game at launch(that is if i do decide to purchase it), modding playing around with files just is part and parcel of PC gaming. Did it with Skyrim will do with this game too.

How else do you think people still play Skyrim on the PC while its been dead on console years ago. Same goes for Witcher people still plat it till this day.

[NukaCola]

This is truly a testament to CDPR's incredible ability to deliver such a gorgeous and technical masterpiece on cobsole that is equivalent to PC on many pages. Yes the PC version wins, but to see a solid game on console with 90% equality in visuals is outstanding. We know that console gamers won't be getting a stepchild version but a near highend pC experience.

[Roccetarius]

@NukaCola, the only reason it's so close visually is because it was done on purpose. This is what one build development does to a game, while having a team large enough to develop seperate versions will show the true differences.

The thing is, CDPR is too small and opted for the former option. As it is right now, this isn't even close to their technical ability. In other words that means people still got shafted.

[reynod]

@Roccetarius

True PC gamers who were the reason this franchise even exists got a bad deal and honestly its not something console gamers should be happy about either.

I am going to say it again. PC and Console go hand and hand they both need each other. However when games are developed they should be developed for the PC first, then turned down for console purpose.

The reason i say this is because if games were to stop pushing PC hardware. PC gamers would soon stop upgrading. This would result in Nvidia and AMD(AMD is already in very bad shape) not getting enough sales for research purposes. They would either go out of business or just not develop newer hardware.

In the end this would come back to bite the console maker, whom when looking to make the next console will need to research all the hardware. Over the past few gens console makers have gotten a free ride when it comes to hardware research they tend to take it straight from the PC. Its all great they get the tech cheap and console gamers get to enjoy amazing graphics. The only console maker in these past few gens that has even tried to do some R&D is Sony with their Cell chip. All of us know how that worked for them. They had to spend billion of USD on the R&D. Sony made many losses that gen and console gamers ended up with a 600usd console.

So really PC gaming not being pushed is bad for the entire industry. Its a loss loss situation for everyone. I dont think console gamers would like to see their next console at 600usd and not as innovative either, neither do PC gamers want to see their hardware not being used to its limit. Solution is for games to be developed on PC then cut down from there depending on how powerful whichever console is.

[Ike_Broflovski]

Looks to me like parity has got in the way of the PC version being the best it could possibly be.

[Wii_nes_007]

Excuses are the nails that build the house of failure.

[MRMagoo123]

Grats you paid around $2500 on just 2 video cards to get a slight increase in AA on the witcher 3 compared to a $400 console lmao. I have the game on my pc waiting to play but I am under no delusions as the the fact the game looks pretty much as good on console.

[T900]

@Mrmagoo

Doesnt work that way. I didnt buy those GPUs just for Witcher 3.

I previously had 2x Titan Z, so quad sli. I bought those from Ebay at 1200usd each. I sold them for pretty much the same price and bought 2x Titan X's.

Next time i upgrade ill again sell the Titan X's, Titans hold on to their value very well over time. When i sell them maybe in 2 years ill probably end up getting 700-800usd back for each of them. Then again upgrade to the next best thing.

Get a real Job or start a Business, the money is nothing really. If i did play Witcher 3 i might play it with DSR around a resolution of 6880 * 2880 so yea.

I wouldnt game on a 400usd console to begin with, so giving me that reference is silly. I have over 200 games on steam. How much would i have to pay to get that on the 400usd console if at all i can get all that on the console.

[mikeslemonade]

I agree more with Mr Magoon than T900.

The main point you got wrong, T900, is that I can sell or trade in all those games I bought on console. It will always be more cost efficient on console. You just have to be smarter and utilize your assets if money saving is your objective. Now if you get the games through illegal means on PC then sure you will win on that argumentative point too. However you mentioned Steam, and I cannot trade in my games at Steam. I bought GTAV on discount at $45 for example but I sure want to trade it back it in as I'm likely to play it very little from this point forward.

Also saying you play games like Skyrim and Witcher 2 still, that's not really a plus cause the console gamer is playing new games that look really good too.

I will be playing Witcher 3 on PC and I already know I will hard time seeing the improvements over the console. The main thing I will see different is better AA. Everything else is pretty marginal.

At the end of the day Witcher 3 is another victim of parity for the PC.

[cayleee]

@Mike

I have about 150 games on Steam, most bought on discounts maybe at prices of 5-10usd. Its a huge collection. I would agree with T900, you wont get that collection on console to begin with. Since console libraries are too small.

Besides hes sporting such a high end setup i doubt he cares about selling or trading his games library.

[freshslicepizza]

the popularity of consoles (mostly the ps4 in this case) has shown where the priority lies.

it's amazing how so many can get caught up in the parity in consoles because they are advocates of the console wars but don't share the same attitude when it comes to the pc all because they don't really care about that platform.

[carcarias]

Ah, the gaming community at it's finest.

A guy states objective facts, doesn't insult anyone, compliments and is happy for people using other platforms.....and still gets a ton of downvotes.

[Minimox16]

@ cayleee

I got like 200 games in ps3, and my download list (including, Psone, ps3, ps4, dlc and vita) its aroung 1,800 items x_X!

yeah console dont have that much of "games".. right

[iluvmaPS3]

Its crazy that Ps4 is still competing with PC. I was really impressed you could get the same BF4 experience on PS4 as PC. I thought by now PC would be WELL ahead of PS4 but other than very specific minor details like you said it looks like im gonna enjoy the same experience as the same guys who spend over 5 grand on their equipment to play it at super ultra magnificent settings. Just cool IMO. And youre wrong about Skyrim. I still play that on my ps3 lol. Just waiting for the HD remake for PS4 hopefully somday. But Fallout 4 is this year so Im happy

[Avin1973]

While I agree with some t900 points, as i play both on PC and ps4, number of games in steam?

Whats the point? Buying games you never play? I have tons of them on my account.

Its an illusion: most People spend more time Buying games than playing on Steam, per Steam itself.

[Kingscorpion71]

Ummm it's suppose too! What makes console so great is the install base and they get more games :)

[Azzanation]

There's no contest when comparing PC to consoles. There are way more advantages and thats not including the 60 frames (if your PC can run it) but that's the best thing about PC gaming. Your games are future proof and cheaper to buy. The PS4 and XB1 versions still look great but it would take more then twice the power of the PS4 and XB1to Render what the PC is doing. Remember from 30 to 60 frames theres twice the power alone, thats not including anything else like 4k, MSAAx8, AFx16, shadows, lighting, physics, draw distance etc. There might not be much of a difference to the naked eye but that extra processing power is there.

[on_line_forever]

this is ridiculous

NVIDIA and AMD must tell those developers to make PC version looks better and when i say better i mean really better not slightly .

or we PC gamer will not upgrade and buy their cards .

we don't build our PC with much money to get our PC version Downgrade like this .

[gedapeleda]

>youtube
>graphic comparison
choose one

[Madock]

you are not counting 4K on PC (so quadruple the pixels on the video comparison u just saw)
Make this comparison stupid

[peshkavusCA]

I love ps4 too but damn you're loyalty to PS is up there.

[Khajiit86]

IS your gaming PC still good? I own both and theres no way I would get Witcher 3 for my PS4 when I can buy Witcher 3 for under $40 and it will look better on my PC.

[SeanScythe]

Yeah it is, I just enjoy getting the game and not having to worry if I've updated everything. I rather my dualshock4 controller over m/k. And all of my friends are on ps4.

[Khajiit86]

Cool but its not a MP game and Ill be playing it with my DS4 as well on my PC.

[Kingscorpion71]

It also depends on your TV

[Walker]

looks same to me

[DonkeyDoner]

look at ps4 horse hair lol "nvidia hairworks"

[ritsuka666]

Look the Ambient oclusion and hair Nvidia effects bro. You are in denial cause PC version is superior.

[Eddie20101]

PC version is superior but I don't think anyone would feel cheated or inferior if they bought the PS4 version. PS4 version looking pretty good, very close to PC version, great job CDproject.

[methegreatone]

Great job on getting the PS4 version looking good. Good job on the game, because clearly people love it.

Bad job on going for parity with the PC version. Axing so many features even on PC, because, who knows, extra graphic options might hurt someone, right ?

This just in, all those screenspace reflections removed entirely. Which is fine, if that's what's need for a stable 30 fps on consoles.
Option on PC to retain it ? Nope. Why ? Donno. If they're doing it for parity sake it's absolutely retarded - I can tell you that much.

More options on PC = win win situation.More PC gamers are happy. Consoles gamers are unaffected. What's the problem with it ?

The MGS5 Ground Zeroes PC port puts CDPR to shame here, and this was a game that wasn't even coming to PC earlier.

[NuggetsOfGod]

This how dumb console gamers can be.

Take 2013 pc. Downgrade.
http://a.disquscdn.com/uplo...

Ps4 is just as good as pc! Good job cdpr! :)

Amazing Optimization!

Lol pc master race? Lolz

[_-EDMIX-_]

Agreed. Besides the horse hair, it looks really, really close. I'm getting this on PS4 and feel quite fine with my choice. I'm at the point where I don't even see me getting this on PC down the line when I eventually upgrade.

There is a difference if your looking for it, but its really, really small and not enough to change versions.

[ONESHOTV2]

just say you weren't going to get it on pc in the first place stop posing plz.

[Imalwaysright]

What ONESHOTV2 said. Who in their right mind would play this game on consoles when the choices that were made in the 2 previous games carry on to the third and when you can pay less for the PC version that will most likely get the enhancement treatment and can be improved with mods?

[_-EDMIX-_]

@imalways- I have a HD5770....PC isn't just one thing you know, we all don't have the same builds. I don't even think my PC can even play this game on low.

annnnnnd

http://www.playstationlifes...

"when I eventually upgrade" ie I plan to upgrade as my PC isn't near the specs to play Witcher 3 at all....but clearly my PS4 is.

http://www.cinemablend.com/...

and it would be high settings for PS4 and XONE anyway, a setting even if my PC could play it...would not even been seeing.

As someone who owns both PC and PS4, I have my reasons for why I'm going PS4 with this title.

I really, really suggest many on here sit back and really understand that people who game on PC...are gamers JUST LIKE YOU, people who game on console...are gamers JUST LIKE YOU! Having a PC doesn't by default mean I'm getting it on PC...you know not of my system specs.

SO..."Who in their right mind" ....me. Someone who can't play it on PC at even modest settings, someone who owns a PS4 and someone who clearly knows those choices can be brought over as just like Mass Effect, you choose the choices made.

(whats sad...is in the beginning of Mass Effect 2 on PC, you just tell them the choices you made anyway....just like if you never played 1.....I played 1 and still had to do that LOL! Its not as big of a deal as you might think, it really isn't)

I'll just do the little video in the beginning of Witcher 3 and call it a day lol.

"you can pay less for the PC version"

Both versions are discounted of per-bought as a download on Steam and PSN (not sure about XBL)

Mind you...I can likely get it used even CHEAPER in a month or so after release...

Again....we are all gamers, we all want great quality....the PC I own won't let me even play this game let alone with great quality, my PS4 will day 1, thus...that is the system I'm going with currently again...I own Witcher 1 and 2 on PC lol. Again...we are all gamers, stop labeling, generalizing and over all assuming what is better, best, worst etc for gamers. Everyone doesn't have the same situation.

and who ever is getting it on PC....add me on Steam @ Edmix_the_shogun, I would love to see some folks screens over Steam, add me on PSN too as I might be watching some streams on PSN too.

EDMIX.

[Imalwaysright]

PC version can be bought for €30.

http://www.allkeyshop.com/b...

How much is the discount on the PSN sale?

If you played the last 2 previous Witcher games you would know that the choices you make have a real impact on the game's world especially on The Witcher 2 where the second part of the game is completely different depending on the choices you make in the 1st part of the game. CDPR isn't Bioware. The choices you made in Mass effect were an illusion and were rendered useless after that laughable joke of a "choose your ending" choice.

You're not playing the PC version because your PC can't handle it. It isn't because your "quite fine" with your "choice". You don't have a choice.

[Vegamyster]

The texture pop/fade in is the biggest difference outside of framerate/HBAO/Hairworks, check out the trees on the right side at 1:00.

[bleedsoe9mm]

the 3 versions are almost indistinguishable if you ask me

[Nicolee]

Without Comparison next to each other it would look identical . no wonder why PC Master Race get so angry .

[iluvmaPS3]

LOL yup they paid well over 5 thousand dollars and they are basically getting the same game as me who paid 500 for mine. (psn subscription)

[user7402931]

looks the same.

[PraxxtorCruel]

Are you sure? Everyone is always clearly able to distinguish the differences between XB1 & PS4. Should be much more apparent now that it is against a PC. Look a littler closer this time.

[MadLad]

It doesn't. And even then, it doesn't exactly live up to what the PC version was supposed to end up being.

Let that one sink in, being that the PS4 is such a "beast" and all.

[iNathan]

DriveClub and Order making Pc Games look bad, now Witcher 3 cant take the crown on Pc.

LOL Pc Master Race indeed haha

Looking great on Ps4 as always!

[cayleee]

I wouldnt celebrate yet, reportedly PS4 version has the worst frame pacing issue of the 2 consoles, a problem PC doesnt suffer from. Specially when casting spells. Happens even post patch sooo...

[Ike_Broflovski]

Dont worry he will have one bubble soon enough and most his comments will be marked as trolling.

[poor_cus_of_games]

Actually you're wrong. The xbox version has the worst frame rate.

[MasterCornholio]

Well I read that the Xbox One version has the worst issues with framerate.

I guess we will have to wait for Eurogamers comparison for the truth.

[Str8Chaos74]

It will take a while, PS4 fanboys, even if clueless, last a while here.

[ONESHOTV2]

lol drive club and the order lol very funny i wonder why i never bought a ps4 yet. i guess those 2 games answer it.btw i do own a pc ps3 and vita so no fanboy business here.

[iNFAMOUZ1]

they had to downgrade the pc version because of the consoles, so of course its going to look identical durr, whats even funnier though is that the pc version is still much more superior than the ps4 version considering the massive downgrade. Still not going to waste my money on this game, i dont support such massive downgrades

[comebackkid9891]

Perhaps spoiling the minority of pc gamers capable of observing subatomic differences proved a frivolous venture?

[MadLad]

Which would be fine (arguably), if they had said as much.
Instead what they did was use clever wording, and even blatant lies, to tell any potential customer that the PC version was going to be leaps and bounds better than that seen on console.

They went so far as to hold PC review code up until just before release, as well as try to get rid of any real evidence of the PC version they were shopping, though not delivering.

They were purposely deceptive to anyone looking towards the PC version, and they deserve to be called out just like any other.

[methegreatone]

'subatomic'
LOL. You really have no idea do you ? xD Just how many features have been axed/toned down completely.

Oh, and another recent confirmation - screenspace reflections removed entirely from the game. No more reflections in the swamps, at all xD. No more reflections on puddles and wet ground either. Just ugly cubemaps. No downgrade though. It's just youtube compression. Besides, I'm sure the difference is 'subatomic' anyway.

"Perhaps spoiling the minority of pc gamers capable of observing subatomic differences proved a frivolous venture?"

Providing options on PC to retain such features is a 'frivolous venture' ? What you are saying makes so much sense.

Downgrading the PC version along with consoles, when you can clearly provide some extra options on PC for these features, is just plain stupid. If they are doing this because "We want the same experience across all platforms", then they are starting to adopt what is known as Retard Logic.

Sincerely hope that's not the actual reason.

[comebackkid9891]

@methegreatone
You guys throw the same tantrum every release date. Why should CDPR care?

[LamerTamer]

They didn't HAVE to downgrade it, they chose to. It is very unfortunate. To me devs should take advantage of the hardware. Make it for a high end PC, then hack away at effects until it runs on the consoles. If that means a high end PC looks 1000x better than he PS4 they should still do it. Creating for the lowest common denominator is a crap practice. I say this and I game on the PS4 as I don't have a gaming rig yet. I know the PS4 is far inferior graphically but I hate playing games with a keyboard but that is just me. Still I know I would be pissed if I built a monster rig only to have games downgraded.

[hoju69]

I think the point here is that this game looks great no matter what platform you choose. Of course PC will have the edge while PS4 and XBoxOne will are on par with each other minus a few slight differences. I'm just blown away by how close the console versions compare to PC. People really need to put away the magnifying glasses...

[Hard8times]

This is a good video you guys should watch https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[Izzy408]

Wow, for $399 I can get pretty much the same visuals as a $2000 PC. "PC Master Race?" lol.

[Rimeskeem]

On the contrary you get 60+ fps. Not saying that's a good trade by any stretch of the imagination.

[MRMagoo123]

probably why he said visuals

[WonderboyIII]

Consoles being the lowest common denominator and that being the framework to develop multiplatform games, yeah, you are lucky. My PC played MK9 and now 10, it also played GTA 4 and also 5 at ultra 60fps. PCs are always crossgen and are powerful beasts, but its all up to how much a developer wishes to push them.

[Izzy408]

In that case, I'm glad I went with console.

[cartoonx1]

pretty sure even ~500$ pc can run game better thn console, its pretty good optimized

[Taero]

So...add another 25% of the original cost and it'll do better? News at 10.

[someOnecalled]

I'm pretty sure a $2000 PC can play games in 4k that is not comparable since ps4 can barely play 1080p

[StormLegend]

I know i'll get downvoted, but it looks the same to me.

[MadLad]

It really is hard with compressed video such as this. That's why I hate these sorts of comparisons.

That said, I've been playing around with the PC version for a little while now and, compared to my experience with the title on the PS4, there is a definite difference in visual fidelity.
And that's to be seen with not everything maxxed out, considering I am still just running a single 680.

[Dark-Funeral]

IZZY408

1080
30 fps
loading screen for about 40 sec

while pc
4k or 2k with a great fps

fast loading screen

and when pc players finish the game they can enjoy a huge numbers of mods

yeah they are alike !!!!!!!!!

[comebackkid9891]

Are you running it on 4k or 2k?

[reynod]

does that really matter. He sure does have the option to. Not like there is that option on console.

[Dark-Funeral]

2k for one reason

4k monitors are 60 fps so far

so i went with 2k with 144 frames from asus ..

with 980 and 4790k and 16 ram I'm ready for the witcher

I knew people will say it is expensive !! i worked hard for it because i'm not rich or can afford the pc easily .

but believe me its worth it

[oIITSBIIo]

I run it on 2K.

[iluvmaPS3]

Is that 4k you speak of the price of your computer this year?

[authentic]

PS4 version looks really good, only downside is 30fps

[WonderboyIII]

if a PC version is only 5% better than the PS4 version, than the PC is a waste of money. And its starting to look like it. Might just sell it and get all the consoles.

[iluvmaPS3]

lol this made me laugh so hard. Gonna piss off a lot of people

[Meltic]

I though the pc would be much much better but the ps4 looks equal if not the same. I cant tell the diffrent between them too. Good job CDPR. You did make the console versions look the same as the PC version. Thats why the size of the game isnt so big. Its almost as big as the witcher 2...

[MadLad]

I's not that they made the console version comparable to the PC version.
It's that they made the PC version comparable to the console version.

It's a large difference.

[WickedLester]

Yes let's just blame consoles. That's the easy thing to do right? Of course I'm sure the fact that there are literally thousands of different PC configurations out there with all kinds of different levels of performance capability have absolutely NOTHING to do with it either (rolls eyes).

[deadie]

What Lester said.

Ever heard the term "minimum requirement"?

[someOnecalled]

Funny they didn't have a problem on their last games . I find it funny people must not remember they are mainly PC devs. PC configs would be a dumb excuse considering their mainly PC devs. And the witcher 2 was cutting edge so it seem funny that this one is not. Cdproject stated that they did parity and consoles are the blame get your fingers out your ears. Your really think these console are the latest and greatest when these devs been working with more powerful tech even before these consoles released.

They said they had to work around the limitations of consoles and they stated they cut features out. All for the sake of parity.

[cartoonx1]

u cant really tell difference in a youtube video really. there is huge difference in ultra vs consoles. also frame rate is quit stable on console.

[ironmonkey]

hmmm ps4 looks better at 2:13 texture wise.and the background. maybe the consoles are getting the better treatment

[mysteryraz11]

lol at pc fanboys getting so worked up about a video games graphics, its just a video game really you guys need to chill out its not the end of the world

[WickedLester]

God bless, the damage control from PC gamers is both sad and hilarious at the same time.

"Look at the horse hair! Look at the ambient occlusion!" LMAO!!

You guys are so busy pouring over the graphics with such ridiculously fine-toothed comb, you don't just stop to enjoy what boils down to a testament of fantastic coding from a terrific development team. Also, it wouldn't kill you to admit, just a LITTLE, that the PS4 is in fact a fantastically designed home console that when optimized, is capable of delivering outstanding graphics.

[Malphite]

It's undeniable that the game doesn't look as good as it did when they showed it in 2013. And with CD Projekt saying that there will be no parity and that every platform will get the best possible version it's understandable that there is a backlash when it comes to the visuals of the game.

I agree however that those downgrade discussions are always quite ridiculous. Some people are looking for minor differences through a magnifying glass to justify that their version is best while other are acting like the downgrade turned the game from the best graphics ever to an 8-bit game.

CD Projekt should've just been honest about the fact that it probably isn't worth making at least 2 different versions of the game business-wise.

The game still looks good. And more importantly it's gonna be an awesome game to play.

[cartoonx1]

well if its vs ps4 and xbox, i see many ps4 fanboys telling about how they have better AO/foilage lol, irony.

[wegetsignalx]

PC isn't a console, most console gamers don't want a PC, consoles are directly comparable to one another. It is not "irony" or hypocrisy.

[LamerTamer]

Dude I game on PS4 only because I dislike the ergonomics of KB/M (hard to balance that on the chair in front of the HDTV).

That said the PC is capable of VASTLY superior graphics. If they used the high end PC capabilities the PC would look real and the PS4 looks like now, a cartoon.

The fact that they look similar is only due to laziness, they made it with console specs in mind then ported to PC. The PS4 is a good system for the money but it is rather weak compared to a decent PC.

[klarnet76]

Well, never thought I will say it, but feel sorry for pc gamers.All that money spend and nearly no difference? Or CDPR done amazing job, or they messed up pc version. And please don't start on that downgrade shiitt.....by the way never owned pc, i was always console man.enjoy

[Maxor]

Anyone who thinks this the PS4 version looks similar to the high end PC is an idiot. I have Dying Light, Dragon Age 2, Assasin Creed Unity and Farcry 4 on both the PS4 and a PC with a 780 GTX. In every case the PC version absolutely crushes the PS4.

That bullshit marketing line about the PS4 version of these games being similar to the PC on "high"? A total lie. There is a reason why Dying Light and Dragon Age 2 had their developers lets play done with the PC version. It's easier to generate hype when the game is running on the PC Ultra and 60 FPS while spouting vague promises about the console image quality being comparable when in reality they're miles apart.

The Witcher's 3 marking campaign followed this exact approach. They released nothing but PC footage on ultra while going on about how comparable the PS4 version will be.

[windblowsagain]

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Not seeing any crushing.

[corroios]

And people still spend so much in PC... For what? better hair on the horse? a console that have a GPU that have price of what 150, 100? or less... and a mobile CPU! Lol.

I think its amazing what they did on the PS4.

[DrumBeat]

The PC version isn't that much better looking. I'll be honest. Sure, it's better looking, but not by miles.

[ninjahunter]

Im curious what people were actually expecting the difference to be. I mean, the PS4 versions has all the bells and whistles that you would want in an AAA game. You dont see leaps and bounds when all the pieces are already in place. Just some finer detailed textures and setting sliders that go a bit further.

[DrumBeat]

They did a great job optimizing the PS4 version.

[WickedLester]

Yes they did. This is a real testament to CD Projekt Red's coding prowess.

[llMurcielagoll]

They are very identical, the PC definitely has more bells and whistles compared to the PS4 version.

Either way, game unlocks midnight, goodbye social life xD

[RedSoakedSponge]

wow! I was expecting a lot more of a difference! Im so happy right now haha. I opted for the ps4 version since i prefer playing in my living room and not my small study. Now i can just sit back and look forward to getting it through the post tomorrow :D

[theXtReMe1]

As others have eluded to, this just goes to show how much Projekt Red optimized each version and made the best out of each systems strengths. The PS4 version looks very close to the Ultra settings @ 1080p. Though Im sure the differences become much more pronounced when you get to 4K. The biggest difference I see is the ambient occlusion. Which gives the PC version a bit more depth to the textures, due to the increased contrast. The texture resolution is also a win for the PC, but only by a slight margin. Other than that, a lot of the differences were very minimal.

I was watching Gamersyde PS4 videos of the game on my 120" projection screen last night and couldnt believe how sharp the game looks. Heads above anything that has released, so far, this generation. The biggest win for PS4 is the method they used to hide LOD draw. It seems to pull from dozens of states and the fade is so smooth that you can barely notice the detail getting lesser or greater in front of you. I prefer the lack of bloom over the PC version, which has been overused since last gen on many games. Also, I noticed that the comparison for light beams(god rays) was flawed due to the sun being set lower(due to it being a little later in the day on the PS4 version), which gave the illusion of more pronounced beams on the PC version. All of this is just nitpicking though, for whatever system you play it on. As it looks incredible across every platform.

This is one of those games, I feel, that is worth more than its retail asking. So much content, with such great quality, I feel as if I want to reward the developer for all of the extra effort they put in to ensure that, whatever system you play the game on... It looks incredible. Projekt Red has set the new bar for current gen consoles... and its only up from here on out. Cant wait to see what the future holds!

[ninjahunter]

Its better on a technical point, but im not certain what exactly people were expecting. To get the visual gap there was last gen is virtually impossible. Last gen, PC games looked better usually because they just had more graphical features. Now, devs can include all the effects they wanted on the console version as well due to the jump in power. So, as seen here, most of the improvements are just settings turned up a little higher when they were already on high, and that's how most multiplat's will be from here on out.

This gen, if you want the difference there was last gen you will have to look into a third party solution, like SweetFx for example, which will literally add graphical features to the game.

[cyril sneer]

I can't believe the witcher 3 hardly looks any better than the witcher 2 why on earth did cdpr go completely insane they were one of my favourite devs untill this happened and lied through their teeth.

The witcher 2
http://i.imgur.com/xqIQD.jp...

The witcher 3
https://www.flickr.com/phot...

What we were shown and what we actually get
http://a.disquscdn.com/uplo...

[peshkavusCA]

The same can be shown when you compare PS4 version to X1 version. Look at the PS4 graphics elitists! amazing!

[sssb]

WOW CDPR done done great job, best video comparison I have ever seen.

[nosferatuzodd]

yeah they always say that every fan boy on the planet always start with im not bias i have a ps3 or a ps4 yeah right sure you do if you play driveclub has you say then you'll know its a dam good game regardless of what those bias website says

[Tundra]

Of course they aren't going to look radically different. Both game versions are using the exact same assets. Geralt has the same polygon count, textures, etc across all platforms. This probably holds true for every asset in the game.

The only difference is slightly superior post processing effects on PC. And it's just that, slight. The main difference here is having the option to run the game at double the frame rate compared to consoles.

This is the law of diminishing returns coming into effect. Games aren't going to have these huge graphical leaps like the PS1 to PS2. People need to accept the fact that $399 piece of hardware is more than enough to run the game. If you don't like that, either build a mid-range PC for cheap and save some money or buy a PS4.

TL;DR Quit whining about stupid things

[ultralow]

ps4 6core amd cpu /7870 modifed......or pc 1-5 4th gen/ gtx760 overclocked.....im get 2 copys 1 each.....enjoy life gamers......

[KilluaX3]

I play on PC because of 60fps. I think that Witcher 3 on PS4 looks almost indentical to PC version and console players can be damn happy with it.

[WizzroSupreme]

The moral of this story can be that even on the worst system, the game still looks gorgeous.

[Josuey]

If i get it it will be on PS4 for the trophies

[Tinglebob]

Wow can't believe the difference between the £260 ps4 and the £4000 PC , actually can't believe there is a difference lol is there more blades of grass on the PC maybe might count them sometime

[GNCFLYER]

OMG. I don't mind PC gamers at all. But I can't stand PC elitists.

To all those guys, I've got a lot of money in the bank, my kids college is paid, I own several rental properties. In other words I'm financially secure. (Not bragging, I grew up very poor and I drive a beat up truck. Also im very thankful for what I have)

I know you guys can't fathom this but here goes. I love my consoles and prefer gaming on them. My PS4, PS3, vita, wii, and wii u give me all I need gaming wise so please stop acting like your in some kind of country club that we console gamers can't get into. /rant.