Witcher 3 Next-Gen Patch Notes Revealed by CD Projekt RED

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The free update for Witcher 3, version 4.0, includes performance enhancements for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions.

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It also features “technical enhancements” and “fixes and additional content.

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A future patch is planned for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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PC and Next-Gen Exclusives – Added ray traced global illumination and ambient occlusion. – Additionally, PC players with compatible hardware have an additional option to turn on ray traced reflections and shadows.

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– Community-made and community-inspired mods include: • The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project by HalkHogan • HD Monsters Reworked by Denroth • Immersive Real-time Cutscenes by teiji25 • Nitpicker’s Patch by chuckcash • World Map Fixes by Terg500

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– Added a new side quest, In The Eternal Fire’s Shadow, in Velen. Rewards are inspired by Neftlix’s The Witcher series.

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– Added a Quick Sign Casting option. It allows signs to be switched and cast without opening the radial menu. You can find it in Options → Gameplay.

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Added the mod Full Combat Rebalance 3 by Flash_in_the_flesh which includes balance changes and various fixes to gameplay.

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Witcher 3 Next-Gen Patch Notes Revealed by CD Projekt RED

The free update for Witcher 3, version 4.0, includes performance enhancements for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions.

It also features “technical enhancements” and “fixes and additional content.

A future patch is planned for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

PC and Next-Gen Exclusives – Added ray traced global illumination and ambient occlusion. – Additionally, PC players with compatible hardware have an additional option to turn on ray traced reflections and shadows.

WITCHER 3 NEXT-GEN PATCH NOTES – VERSION 4.0

– Community-made and community-inspired mods include: • The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project by HalkHogan • HD Monsters Reworked by Denroth • Immersive Real-time Cutscenes by teiji25 • Nitpicker’s Patch by chuckcash • World Map Fixes by Terg500

– Added a new side quest, In The Eternal Fire’s Shadow, in Velen. Rewards are inspired by Neftlix’s The Witcher series.

Additional Content

– Added a Quick Sign Casting option. It allows signs to be switched and cast without opening the radial menu. You can find it in Options → Gameplay.

Quality of Life Changes

Added the mod Full Combat Rebalance 3 by Flash_in_the_flesh which includes balance changes and various fixes to gameplay.

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