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What's up with The Witcher 3 patch 1.61 on PS4 Pro?

CD Projekt RED's The Witcher 3 has recently received yet another upgrade, with patch 1.61 bringing high dynamic range support to PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro, but there's a problem, the visuals have taken a hit.

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PrinceOfAnger2611d ago

draw distances for foliage and shadows are visibly dialed back on 1.61 - notably on the console's 4K output mode. This leads to more pop-in of grass - almost as if it's sprouting from the ground a few metres ahead, while more shadows visibly fade in ahead of Geralt during traversal"

A patch for downgrading visuals and no 60 fps option like the X1x version.

Wasabi2611d ago

Hopefully this is something that can be fixed by another patch further down the line, and not a downgrade that had to happen to enable HDR on the Pro.

Usually the impact from enabling HDR is pretty minimal, so probably just a bug and not a necessary downgrade.

TheDreamCorridor2611d ago

I’m sure that they’re looking into it.

bigmalky2611d ago

They already stated on Facebook a few days ago, that they were looking at the patch due to draw distance issues.

1nsomniac2611d ago

Again further evidence that the Pro is not what it was advertised as in the first place. Things like this really annoy me massively. I went to the trouble of selling my OG PS4. Then spending the extra money on the Pro & im regularly being disappointed by it. It’s just not worth the investment over the slim.

Muigi2611d ago

I completely disagree lmao!

Kyizen2611d ago

I feel it is amazing it is not a new console but a very nice improvment over OG ps4. It also isnt a $500 system

quent2611d ago

Well if its you're 2nd ps4 console that's $800 bucks you've spent

mandingo2610d ago

Rather pay the extra 100. Differences are pretty obvious. You get what ya pay for

DarkVoyager2611d ago

“Again further evidence that the Pro is not what it was advertised as in the first place.”

Take a look at Horizon: Zero Dawn and God of War. PS4 is a great console. CDPR just need to get their sh*t together.

quent2611d ago

No the game engine needs more cpu compute power both on the base and the pro can handle at these graphical settings, running on the same cpu mind you that only has. Slight frequency bump on the pro, so maybe get you're shit together and get better informed ?, otherwise I'd love to here of a proper comparisons of a game with Witcher 3's fidelity and scale performing better, its an openworld game not a walled off garden with fixed pretty wallpaper vistas in the distance you can't travel to or interact with

DarkVoyager2611d ago (Edited 2611d ago )

“No the game engine needs more cpu compute power both on the base and the pro can handle at these graphical settings, running on the same cpu mind you that only has. Slight frequency bump on the pro, so maybe get you're shit together and get better informed ?”

You have no idea what you’re talking about.

“its an openworld game not a walled off garden with fixed pretty wallpaper vistas in the distance you can't travel to or interact with“

So is Horizon: Zero Dawn and it looks just as good and runs better.

pinkcrocodile752610d ago

@DarkVoyager

Stop with the "you have no idea what you are talking about" comments and defend your point of view.

So, do as you have been asked and explain yourself

Razmiran2611d ago

"Not what it was advertised as"
It was advertised as a more powerful ps4, and thats what it is

CrimsonWing692611d ago

It’s still better than your OG PS4... Geezus if you’re that annoyed by the lack of power why don’t you just do PC gaming?

InTheZoneAC2611d ago

hdr has no effect on graphics like this, please keep uninformed opinions to yourself

boing12610d ago

You sound extremely bitter. I've seen your comments. Lighten up. It's not healthy.

Shineon2610d ago (Edited 2610d ago )

Same here I was going to skip this gen because it just dosent standout like previous console gens(my opinion)But when ps4 pro was advertised I thought now its the time to give 8th gen a shot,I should have bought more games for my alienware alpha instead wasting my money on slightly sharper visuals texture filtering and frames that try to hit 60 but cant paid online 8th gen is horrible

chaos-emeralds2610d ago

That's why I brought an XBOX ONE X. All the games run and look far better. Yeah Sony have their exclusives which look good, but on the whole I'd rather have every other game performing at their best on console. Witcher 3 does on xbox x

ILostMyMind2610d ago

I got confused. How was the Pro "advertised in the first place"?

Redlife2g2610d ago

Lol. Trolling at its finest. I seriously doubt you even have a ps4 to begin with or you have a shitty 4k tv.

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mogwaii2611d ago

The PS5 better absolutely smash the x cause the pro is being outshined at every turn in terms of power, it just cant keep up performance.

Ricegum2611d ago (Edited 2611d ago )

Just picked up God Of War. It's the most stunning game out there on console by a large margin, followed by Horizon.

So basically your comment is rubbish. Also, perhaps play games and not pixels? You might enjoy gaming more.

mogwaii2610d ago

Cant hit 4k like it touted, the first party devs are amazing on ps4 but the x is a more capable machine sans games, pro is under powered compared. If i hadnt of bought a 4k tv i might not have bothered, by your rational we could just play old snes games cause power and tech doesnt matter right.

InMyOpinion2610d ago

God of War, Uncharted 4 & Horizon look better on a regular PS4 than anything running on an Xbox One.

pinkcrocodile752610d ago

Sorry but I disagree about HZD, this is after wtaching my youngest playing Destiny 2. it looks better than HZD graphically and with Art direction.

Father__Merrin2611d ago

Ps5 will smash x1x. In fact x1x has been a little bit of a flop Tbh. It's got nothing to show for it.

Even compared to the pro it's not night day difference with many games having to use the Eurogamer x200 x500 and even x800 zoom to notice anything.

pinkcrocodile752610d ago

PS5 with not be up again the XOX, it'll be up against the Xbox 2020.

I'm loving both the pro and the XOX, it's anything but a flop to me.

nucky642610d ago

what good is the power of the x if there aren't any "must have" games for it? I'm playing GoW4 on my launch ps4 and loving it.
high-quality games come first for me - console power a distant second.

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Playdead co-founder slammed with lawsuit as bitter row with co-founder escalates

Playdead co-founder Dino Patti is allegedly being sued by his former studio and business partner.
Patti was threatened with a lawsuit earlier this year after he posted a now-deleted LinkedIn post that shared an "unauthorized" picture of co-founder Arnt Jensen and discussed some of Limbo's development. Patti said Jensen demanded a little over $73,000 in "suitable compensation and reimbursement," adding that he had "repeatedly" had such letters over the last nine years.

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Obscure_Observer1d 6h ago

Truly amazing!

Draws inspiration clearly draws gameplay inspiration from Assassins Creed and action cinematics from Uncharted!

Powered by UE5!

Definitely on my radar!

Storm2311h ago

Unreal Engine 5 usually isn't something to be excited about...

raWfodog23h ago

Eastern devs are putting in that work this gen. The quality of their games have been top-notch across the board. Looking forward to seeing more of this game in action.

Other devs need to take notes and step their game up, figuratively and literally.

Lightning771d 8h ago

Looks very good why wasn't this at SGF?

Obscure_Observer1d 6h ago

Probably because this trailer wasn´t ready yet.

I doubt the developers would miss the opportunity to reveal their games to millions of gamers on four major events like Summer Game Fest, Future Games Show, State of Play or Xbox Showcase on purpose.

Scissorman15h ago

not everything needs to be at SGF. and judging by the reaction and the amount of views the trailer has already garnered, it didn't really need to be there.

Lightning779h ago

If Geoff wants rules on his showcases he needs to get these types of games SGF is largely seen as a borefest each year. Maybe he needs to go out and get these types s of games. Plus Net ease doesn't need SGF but SGF needs this game.

Napoca861d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

This feels like 90% stolen from Uncharted and the guy is also falling or almost falling to often down. Nah this is to much show, something is strange here.

Sonyslave31d ago

It does look like it could be staged or the combat might be like hellblade, but i have hope the devs made naraka battle royal game.

Lightning7720h ago

Ryse had staged area like combat. So did Hell Blade. Linear story based games do this. It's very cinematic like gameplay. The game did remind me of Ryse, how Ryse would of looked if they had a sequel of sorts.

pwnmaster300022h ago

This reminds me a bit of uncharted, ghost, Gow and AC.

Count me in.

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