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CD Projekt Red Has Released a Hotfix for the Witcher 3 Next-Gen

CD Projekt Red has released a hotfix for Witcher 3 Next-Gen. CDPR says the update will improve overall stability and performance.

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MajorLazer583d ago (Edited 583d ago )

Hope they fix raytracing mode. I always use quality mode on PS5 games because a solid 30 is alright for me, however TW3 just feels so choppy that I cannot for even a few seconds.

Edit: PC only so that sucks. Performance mode it is.

Sonic1881583d ago

I've always played The Witcher on PC it's just a better experience

MajorLazer583d ago

Of course. Modding is a rabbit-hole I used to love going down for the 3D era GTA games and I've heard of some really cool stuff for TW3.

z2g583d ago

yeah the updates are weird too when comparing series x and ps5. apparently it runs higher res on series x but draw distance is greater on ps5. the series x runs better in RT (quality) but not by much and performance mode seems to run slightly better on ps5. Not saying this to troll consoles but more so to illustrate that the problems on both consoles seem like they should be able to resolve in that each console does something better than the other... seems it could just be evened out on both systems.

CobraKai583d ago

I prefer graphical fidelity over frame rate and it’s kinda sucky that they haven’t locked down the 30 fps. I know RT can be taxing, but this is a 7 year old game.

ChubbyBlade583d ago

And Portal with Ray Tracing is the most demanding game period. Age means nothing.

Espangerish583d ago

With the pc version in cities I can’t get 60fps with raytracing even with gpu utilisation in the 60% mark. Presumably this is CPU bound. I have a 5800x3d so no slouch either.

I see upgrades looming in my future.

IanTH583d ago

It is fully CPU bound. Some of it is due to improvements to the base game - more NPCs, longer draw distances, etc - but the DX12 implementation doesn't appear to be well done. Threads are going underutilized and starving the GPU, especially with RT on (even just RTGI). It isn't as good at distributing the load as even CP2077 is, so something seems amiss.

Which feels a bit odd, doesn't it? That this supports DLSS 3, which excels in CPU bound scenarios, and this game update seems tailor made to showcase that. You can't even run the game with just the console level settings on and get the same performance, so the fact it's just PC that's this bound does have me (lightly) reaching for that tin foil.

Hopefully they get their ducks in a row in short order. In the meantime, the DX11 versions shares many of the upgrades (sans RT) and runs considerably better. Will likely use that until CDPR gets their house in order.

Tapani582d ago (Edited 582d ago )

Turn off RT and you can enjoy a locked 60fps with great details. Sure, the lighting isn't perfect, but it's better than the original and the SSR, foliage, textures, higher npc count and draw distance already are a great upgrade. Overall, really, just turn off RT and lock the FPS and enjoy any game rather than get stuck into thinking with what settings can you run the game with RT on, or tuning the RT settings. Sucks the fun out of gaming. And gaming is supposed to be fun!

Wintersun616583d ago (Edited 583d ago )

Did they finally remove the vignette effect from PS5 version, or give the option to disable it? I can't continue playing before they do.

Edit: "will only be available on PC." Guess not, reminder for myself to read the article before commenting. Oh well I'll just play GoW Ragnarök again until they fix that shit.

mastershredder583d ago

Pffftt.... CDPR and their update to fix strategy. Seriously, they promise polish and and splendor and you get chump change next-gen updates. So much attention to detail ... I mean announcements.

MeatyUrologist583d ago

Anyone else having issues updating on ps5? When I check for updates on the game on main screen is says an uodate available in downloads, but when I go to downloads there is nothing there. I also had an issue trying to install my expansions because I didn't have the special edition.

fffaustyyy583d ago

Yup, that's happening to me, as well. Plus, I own the PS4 disc version, so it constantly downloads the PS4 file, even though I already installed the PS5 version and have been using it.
And I had that same issue downloading everything (expansions and DLC) individually before I got the entirety of my game to work.

MeatyUrologist583d ago

Yeah that sucks sony still hasn't fixed that bug. My ps5 constantly downloads the cyberpunk ps4 and ps5 versions and a few other cross gen games as well. Frustrating...

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Sea of Thieves Developer Rare Now Has a Dedicated Doggo Park

Rare, the developer behind pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, has introduced a dedicated dog park to its studio grounds for employees' good boys and girls.

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CrimsonWing691d 8h ago

Is the industry hurting for money or not?

Hofstaderman1d 8h ago

They belong to XBOX. Its a dog's life....

Chocoburger1d 8h ago

Nice thing they did, but not actually gaming related, not sure why this article was approved. Also strange informing us what game Rare worked on, as if we don't know their legacy.

Tacoboto1d 8h ago

Sorry you hate dog news - here's a game-related headline for you, the latest: "Deathsprint 66 is a hyperviolent freerunner that proves game journos suck at games | Video Gamer"

Yeah we need more headlines like *that* on this site, instead of news about a studio's employee perks.

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Its actually nice to see a story like this instead of the usual doom and gloom but people still moan, anyhow hope these beautiful doggos have a great life.

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GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Really nice story, kudos to Rare.

Mulletino14h ago

I went to look at new apartments and saw only dog parks, no kid parks. We're so screwed.

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Concept Art For Bluepoint's Next Game Spotted In PlayStation Tour Video

A new PlayStation Malaysia tour video shows what looks to be concept art for Bluepoint's next game.

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phoenixwing1d 12h ago

Damn was hoping for a fantasy setting. Looks futuristic

jznrpg1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

I think that’s a screensaver if you look to the right it looks more like a fantasy game and so does the concept art leaked earlier. Who knows though

phoenixwing12h ago

Unless that structure/pillar thingy in the right picture is long forgotten technology it's futuristic.

Name Last Name1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Another shooter? Yawn. Thought the prevous concept looked more fantasy.

shinoff21831d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

I hope not.

just_looken21h ago

With there same look on the right a arena setting this might be live service game #5 from sony

So a live service shooter like concord.....

StormSnooper20h ago

It looks like a fantasy game on the right screen. You are looking at a screensaver.

Goodguy011d 11h ago

Been looking forward to what they have next. Looks interesting.

Eonjay1d 11h ago

Really excited to see them release an original IP

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Looks like my dream of them remaking Metal Gear Solid is over, still cant wait to see what they are cooking up.

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 21h ago

Unions in gaming are necessary fr fr

montebristo1d 10h ago

I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.

shinoff21831d 9h ago

Unions are necessary regardless of how you feel. You know how fked the working class would be without them. As if we're not already.

montebristo1d 8h ago

No they aren’t, regardless of how you feel. Unions make zero sense for skill based labor. They are for people who press a button every 10 seconds on an assembly line. “working class” is a made up term. I don’t care about corporations or developers, I just want good games lol. Killing your incentives to appease the lowest common denominator doesn’t lead to great games imo

montebristo1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

I wasn’t trying to be offensive if I came off that way. The Union is an old mentality and I can see their usefulness but also the danger. We’re in the age of AI and robots and skill based labor. Unions can be dangerous these days. You could replace your entire workforce in one move. Checkmate. Look to the kiosk replacing workers in the 20 dollar minimum wage era.

Well run businesses don’t need unions. If you need a Union that business won’t survive anyway. Unless it’s propped up by the government with corporate welfare (which is the real issue). If you’re not going to spend some on your workers (Amazon, Google) then your welfare is cut off. No tax breaks. All you put together don’t match their wealth and resources, the union is a traditional memory at this point and counterproductive with this new enemy we face. They need a flying elbow from the top ropes. And by “working class is a made up term” I just mean we’re not a class system and even CEO Bobby Kotick puts in a days work lol. Or did.. It’s just a vague term that doesn’t mean anything no offense lol. People say “middle class” but that can change quick right? Up or down. That’s not a “class system”.