At the end of 2020, CD Projekt RED revealed a version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Xbox Series X|S and PS5. At the time, they assured that this update would not wait beyond 2021. Well, such a year came and went without the launch of the next-gen variant of the mythical role-playing game. Today, more than two years later, we finally have an official date, and it’s this coming December.
This has been confirmed by CD Projekt RED itself. After a long wait, they have announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will see its official launch on PS5, Xbox Series X / S and PC on December 14th
New generation users are not the only ones who will see benefits. The company has also ensured that PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch players will also get improvements in the next update. In this way, they will be able to play with totally new content inspired by the Netflix series, and which has recently changed its protagonist.
Thus, it will be December 14 when all users will be able to update their copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to this improved version. A great way to relive one of the best adventures released over the past decade, and with brand new content.
What improvements does it offer? The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt en PC, PS5 y Xbox Series X/S?
The update next-gen of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers various enhancements. First of all, we have the changes in the graphic section, offering a new visual experience only possible on the new generation of consoles. This translates to an increase in game resolution, frame rate, and Ray Tracing on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.. Of course, the textures will also see a significant increase in their details.
Expected the arrival of new downloadable content based on The Witcherthe Netflix series. Among them, the armor used by the protagonist of the series, as well as new items that we do not know.
If you already have a copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt purchased for PC, Xbox One or PS4, the update will come to you completely free of charge. In case you have never had it in its physical or digital version, the remastered title will be available for sale at its regular price in all stores.
When can we see it in motion? According to CD Projekt RED, next week he will hold a live show to give us our first look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen. Of course, the expectations around the update are enormous. This should not surprise anyone, since we are facing a title that redefined the franchise in video games. Without the success of the game, the Netflix series may never have seen the light of day.