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[DonJorginho]

Coming straight from the PR Manager of CDPR himself, time to get ready to return to The Continent my fellow Witchers!

This is a free update for all platforms!


Description of this update from CDPR:

Developed to take advantage of the most powerful gaming hardware, the next-gen edition of the game will feature a range of visual and technical improvements — including ray tracing and faster loading times — across the base game, both expansions, and all extra content.

The next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will release as a standalone purchase for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, as well as a free update for everyone who already owns the game on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Important to state that this is being developed by Saber Interactive and not CDPR themselves, Saber are responsible for The Witcher 3 Switch port, World War Z and Snowrunner.

Spoiler: Image of Tweet

 

[Josemayuste]

The GOTY GOTYer edition.

 

[Imru’ al-Qays]

When's the Cyberpunk next-gen update coming??

 

[PleaseDontBanMe]

Do PC owners get an upgrade too?

 

[mansoor1980]

is this for PC too?

 

[DonJorginho]

Do PC owners get an upgrade too?

Free upgrade for everyone.

 

[DonJorginho]

is this for PC too?

Yes

When's the Cyberpunk next-gen update coming??

Should find out soon but Fall time this year was the timeframe CDPR gave earlier in the year.

 

[mansoor1980]

Yes

Should find out soon but Fall time this year was the timeframe CDPR gave earlier in the year.

any list of features that are coming?

 

[Umbasaborne]

Why is the wait for these next gen updates so long?

 

[DonJorginho]

any list of features that are coming?

Developed to take advantage of the most powerful gaming hardware, the next-gen edition of the game will feature a range of visual and technical improvements — including ray tracing and faster loading times — across the base game, both expansions, and all extra content.

 

[Hendrick's]

Good to hear Saber is working on it. It may actually get done.

 

[mansoor1980]

Developed to take advantage of the most powerful gaming hardware, the next-gen edition of the game will feature a range of visual and technical improvements — including ray tracing and faster loading times — across the base game, both expansions, and all extra content.

so its a new edition of the game rather than a patch like upgrade , i guess i will have to stop my playthrough of the GOG version and wait for this instead

 

[DonJorginho]

so its a new edition of the game rather than a patch like upgrade , i guess i will have to stop my playthrough of the GOG version and wait for this instead

The next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will release as a standalone purchase for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, as well as a free update for everyone who already owns the game on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

 

[ArtemisClydeFrog]

 

[DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy]

Man I hope it's 4K/60. On series X BC it's (slightly below) 1440p/60, which is already pretty nice.

 

[8bitpill]

It's been over five years since the last multiple plays of. I've been wanting to jump back in especially since I only had two trophies left to get that platinum which were the cross bow head shot and missing one gwent event.

 

[K' Dash]

I might be in danger of replaying this game.

I have no time to replay this game.

 

[TheBoss1]

I might actually play it for more than one hour this time. IF we get 60 FPS as an option at least.

 

[Stuart360]

I doubt this 'next gen' update will come close to the 'HD Reworked Project' on PC. Although this update on PC AND the HD Reworked Project should be a sight to behold.

 

[Mister Wolf]

They should have made another Witcher game over Cyberpunk. Should have been a prequel with original characters.

 

[Hendrick's]

I doubt this 'next gen' update will come close to the 'HD Reworked Project' on PC. Although this update on PC AND the HD Reworked Project should be a sight to behold.

Well I doubt they will be creating any new assets.

 

[skit_data]

 

[Redefine07]

With all the good coding they learn from Cyberpunk this update for sure will be up there with the quality

 

[Werewolfgrandma]

Bought this on PC when they announced upgrade. Hadn't played a second since. Very excited(beat it and all dlc on PS4 already)

 

[Gatox]

"Hey guys, look at this amazing thing were giving you!"

"OK, now have you fixed Cyberpunk?"

"This amazing thing is FREE....FOR EVERYONE...."

"Yeah, great, but.."

"FREE AMAZING THING......"

 

[KingXtreme81]

Not to be a bitch, but I wish it was sooner because I’m dying to play this game again for, I think, the 6th time.

I must hold out until the patch comes!!!

 

[JohnnyFootball]

I REALLY hope they get their own achievement/trophy sets.

The thirst is real.

 

[Monkeygourmet]

If they made the combat have more weight and slowed down the twirling then this would be a great step forward.

The game was clearly designed for mouse / keyboard control like W1 & W2 and gamepads were an after thought.

 

[Mozzarella]

They should have made another Witcher game over Cyberpunk. Should have been a prequel with original characters.

Bad idea. I dont want them to be a OTP developer, to me thats worse than trying something new and failing. I wish that after Cyberpunk 2077 they can acquire the IP of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 and do an RPG based on WoD lore. I think this type of setting suits CDPR really well and they can nail it. NO OPEN WORLD.

If people are desperate for Witcher content, then some DLC for Witcher 2 would be good or Witcher 1 total remake.

If they made the combat have more weight and slowed down the twirling then this would be a great step forward.

The game was clearly designed for mouse / keyboard control like W1 & W2 and gamepads were an after thought.

I played the game on both PS4 and Super PC. The game runs better and plays better on PC, but the combat is harder on PC for me. You have to click more buttons and its weird. On the PS4 controller i found the combat easier and more simple to execute, it feels that every 3rd action combat plays better with a Controller. Same with Sekiro, I tried to play it with M+K but couldnt feel comfortable. The movement is awkward with mouse. However Parry with mouse is super easy. So i switched back to my controller.
For every 3rd person action combat the ideal way to play is on good PC for good performance + Controller. With FPS M+K are superior. IMO

 

[balls of snow]

Getting to play Witcher 3 and Mass Effect trilogy in 4k 60 on next gen machine. 2021 not that bad at all.

 

[mckmas8808]

I might be in danger of replaying this game.

I have no time to replay this game.

SAME!

 

[Beer Baelly]

Not gonna play it thrice.

 

[Reality Czar]

This is awesome fucking news. I started this game last year on PS4 Pro and it ruled. Only made it to the quest with the ghost baby. Looking forward to doing a full playthrough on PS5.

 

[Umbasaborne]

Getting to play Witcher 3 and Mass Effect trilogy in 4k 60 on next gen machine. 2021 not that bad at all.

Eh, personally id prefer more new games. Still excited to replay these though

 

[MadAnon]

If it doesn't look like this...

you can shove it up your ass.

 

[Kamina]

2nd half

 

[Salmon Snake]

Game of the generation.

 

[Trogdor1123]

I've been waiting for this to drop to finally play. Guess I'll wait a bit more.

 

[base]

2nd half? 1 year of waiting for probably poor Ray Tracing and 60fps which is already achievable without patches. LOL

 

[BootsLoader]

If it looks like the first trailer they released for the game.....well then, it’s time to get a PS5.

 

[Ellery]

Awesome. One of the top 10 games of the last decade. I definitely could see myself playing it again, maybe on PS5 even, but it all depends on the work they put in.

 

[Fake]

Time for another Bloody Baron questline.

 

[Jon Neu]

2nd half? 1 year of waiting for probably poor Ray Tracing and 60fps which is already achievable without patches. LOL

1 year? You know we are virtually in April, do you?

Also, what's with people being so bitter and miserable about a free graphical upgrade for next gen?

We gamers are a bunch of entitled cunts sometimes.

 

[Allnamestakenlol]

 

[Klik]

I never actually played this game. I also bought PS5. Should i wait for PS5 release?

 

[bender]

Post launch support for the Witcher 3 might be the gold standard for the industry.

 

[sw0mp_d0nk3y]

Man, its really going to be a long time before I need to actually buy a new game for my PS5. Glad I was such a lazy gamer last generation. These upgrades are working magic on my digital backlog.

 

[Fake]

I never actually played this game. I also bought PS5. Should i wait for PS5 release?

Yes. PS4/Xbox are 'OK' version, for the time.

 

[Mozzarella]

If it doesn't look like this...

you can shove it up your ass.

What did you do to have that?

 

[Kenpachii]

Nevermind can't read.