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The Witcher 3 Remastered Update Targets 'Poor Image Clarity' On Xbox Series S
A witcher must keep their eyesight sharp, lest they need a prescription from Specsavers. CD Projekt Red has whipped up and released a hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered, specifically addressing issues with the Xbox Series S version. The Xbox Series S specific patch is intended to improve issues with overall image clarity. According to a few Redditors, Geralt's remastered escapades were running at around ~500p in performance mode. In short, the game looked like blurry cr*p on XSS. Read the full
PS5 Pro Easily the Best Place to Play The Witcher 3 Remastered on Console, Finds Digital Foundry
But there's still room for improvement. Our friends over at Digital Foundry have weighed in on The Witcher 3 Remastered, putting the recently re-released RPG through its paces across PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. These tests were conducted after the remaster had received Patch 5.01 post-launch, which promised to improve overall performance, particularly in terms of frame rate. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Specifically Targets PS5, PS5 Pro Crashing Problems
CDPR provides new details. CD Projekt Red has released a quick hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered, specifically on PS5 and PS5 Pro. This platform-exclusive patch apparently improves the game's overall stability, "to help ensure a more reliable experience". It's a mere 500MB download. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Feature: Witcher 3 Remastered PC: Were We Wrong About CPU Performance?
Retesting 5.01 vs 5.00c - and 9950X3D versus 5700X3D. We've revisited the PC performance of The Witcher 3 Remastered following community feedback regarding the game's behaviour in CPU-limited scenarios. Our original analysis, conducted on hotfix 5.00c, observed significant frame-rate drops in the demanding Hierarch Square area of Novigrad when using path tracing. These results were met with scepticism by some, so we're back to have a look at performance using the latest patch, 5.01. Read the ful
The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Specifically Targets PS5, PS5 Pro Problems
The improvements keep coming. CD Projekt Red has released a quick hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered, specifically on PS5 and PS5 Pro. This platform-exclusive patch apparently improves the game's overall stability, "to help ensure a more reliable experience". It's a mere 500MB download. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Five Key Fixes Are Currently Being Worked On For The Witcher 3 Remastered
"We’re aiming to address many of these in the next update.". It's been almost a week now since The Witcher 3 Remastered arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms) as a free update, adding tons of new features and a visual refresh to the 2015 classic. CD Projekt Red isn't stopping there though, with another five key fixes mentioned today as being in the works for the new release, many of which will ship as part of the game's next update. Read the full article on purex
"A Colossal Upgrade" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Verdict For The Witcher 3 Remastered On Switch 2
"easy to recommend". Digital Foundry has delivered its tech verdict for The Witcher 3 Remastered; a game that, for many, will be a completely free upgrade if you owned the original Switch release. Obviously, the difference in quality between Switch 1 and 2 is staggering, despite DF calling the original release one of the "most impressive feats" on Nintendo's hardware. Image quality is the highlight, with docked mode featuring dynamic resolution between 540p and 1080p, with DLSS outputting to a 1
CD Projekt Red Says It's Working On Fixes For Witcher 3 Remastered
But Switch 2 owners might have to wait a little longer. Geralt returned in The Witcher 3 Remastered earlier this week, and while the remaster is in a playable state, various issues have been identified across all platforms. CD Projekt Red has already addressed some launch bugs on other platforms, and as for the Switch 2 version, players can apparently expect an update for the Nintendo release at some point in the future.
The Witcher 3 Remastered's First PS5 Patch Fixes Lighting Issues, But No Word on Performance Yet
Here we are again. The Witcher 3 Remastered just got its first update on PS5 (version 5.000.020), following its launch a few days back. The patch is 1.1GB in size, and promises to fix some lighting issues, particularly in areas where everything seems just a bit too dark. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
The Witcher 3 Remastered gets a new patch fixing DLSS and lighting issues
The update is available on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC versions
The Witcher 3 Remastered PS5 Pro Performance Seems to Vary Massively Between Players, and No One Knows Why
A Witcher's work is never done. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is seemingly suffering from notable technical and performance issues on PS5 Pro — but only for some players. I reviewed the remaster — which is available through a free update for existing owners — right here on Push Square earlier this week. And outside of a hitching issue that occurs specifically when the game is autosaving (which was also present in 2022's Complete Edition), the release ran perfectly. Read the full article on
You Can Get The Witcher 3 Remastered For Free On Switch 2, If You Can Borrow A Switch 1 Cart
Toss a cart to your Witcher. CD Projekt Red went all-in on its promise to bring The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered to all those who owned the base game, digital or otherwise. But it seems we Switch 2 players might be able to get in on the full game for free, if you have the chance to borrow Wild Hunt's Switch 1 cartridge for a moment (thanks to @Wario64 for the heads up). As shared on Reddit earlier this week by Erik_REF, those with access to a physical copy of the Switch 1 game can use it
The Witcher 3 Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 Can Be Unlocked for Free Even if You Borrow a Switch Physical Copy From a Friend
The Witcher 3 Remastered can be unlocked on Switch 2 for free via any physical version of the game for Switch — whether its your copy of the game or not.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Has Already Broken Steam Concurrent Player Record
We're just a few hours into the launch of The Witcher 3 Remastered, and it's already beaten its previous record for concurrent players on Steam.
The Witcher 3 Remastered PS5 Pays Homage to the Worst DLC in History
Get new horse armour for Roach. Ask anyone for examples of the worst DLC ever made, and it won't be long before they say horse armour. Bethesda flogged fresh horse armour in Oblivion for $2.50, and the pack has lived in infamy ever since. At the time, it was a lesson to other developers in how not to handle DLC, though I'm not sure that many studios of today are listening anymore. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Reportedly Broken on AMD GPUs Ahead of New Driver
The Witcher 3 Remastered released earlier today, and while it seems to work great for Nvidia graphics cards, AMD users are reporting a wealth of bugs and visual artifacts.
Roundup: The First Reviews Are In For The Witcher 3 Remastered
Ahead of its release on Tuesday. One of the massive releases of this week is The Witcher 3 Remastered, and ahead of its launch on Tuesday, the first reviews for this huge update have begun filtering in over the past few hours. Just to remind you, the update is free for anyone who owns the digital version (and seemingly the physical version) of The Witcher 3 for Xbox Series X and S, so you'll be getting it very soon if you're eligible. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Video: The Witcher 3 Remastered Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch Vs. Switch 2
Ciriously. Somehow, The Witcher III: Wild Hunt returned. CD Projekt Red surprised us all earlier this summer with the announcement that it was bringing the beloved RPG to Switch 2, complete with all of its DLC (even the new stuff) and tasty remastered visuals to boot. The game launches this week on 29th September, and to make sure that everyone is sufficiently hyped for the upgrade, we've assembled a side-by-side comparison between the Switch 1 and 2 versions so you can easily see the improvemen
CDPR Reveals New Details About The Xbox Version Of The Witcher 3: Remastered
Including how saves and Xbox achievements will transfer. One of the biggest announcements of Gamescom 2026 week was that of The Witcher 3: Remastered, which officially arrives on September 29th as a free upgrade for those who already own the game (at least digitally, and seemingly even physically) on Xbox and other platforms. Today, the Community Director at CD Projekt Red has been revealing a few more details about what to expect from the remaster, confirming that its treated as an "update to t
CD Projekt Red reveals extended gameplay of The Witcher 3 Remastered and Songs of the Past DLC
More gameplay footage has been released during CD Projekt Red's Gamescom 2026 stream
The Witcher 3 Remastered Reveals Huge List of Improvements, Including PS5 Pro Support
Here we go again. The shock announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered has prompted many fans to start thinking about yet another playthrough — but what does the enhanced re-release actually include? Well, yesterday's trailer does provide an overview — you just need to pause the video and read through the long list of stuff that scrolls up the screen. Fortunately for you, I've done just that and wrote it all down in this article. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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