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Great news, cowards: The Witcher 3's most yellow-bellied mod works with the remaster
A popular mod that alters Geralt's appearance in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to remove the 'dadbod' effect from the Griffin armour set is now compatible with the game's recent remaster. The article humorously notes the mod's existence while playfully judging players who choose to use it.
"We're working on it": The Witcher 3 Remastered gets 2 hotfixes in 1 day as CD Projekt Red promises more improvements to the RPG amid ongoing performance issues
CD Projekt Red has released multiple hotfixes for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PC and consoles to address pressing issues including lighting, DLSS, save file problems, audio volume, and NVIDIA Hairworks performance. The developer has acknowledged ongoing problems and promised further improvements, with a PC hotfix being 5GB in size and console fixes for volume issues planned.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Already Being Patched For Being Too Bright
CD Projekt Red has released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC to address complaints about the game being too bright. The update includes various lighting adjustments, with another hotfix planned for PC to resolve a save game issue. Players are still reporting concerns about HDR implementation and performance.
Songs of the Past director says it was originally 'impossible from a technological standpoint' to have Geralt's silver chain in The Witcher 3 — 'The physics and animation technology had to go a little bit forward in time'
CD Projekt Red originally could not implement Geralt's silver chain in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt due to technological limitations, but modern advancements have made it possible for the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion. Game director Jakub Rokosz explained that the physics and animation technology had to evolve significantly over the 11 years since the base game's release. The versatile weapon will be integrated into the narrative and combat.
Witcher 3 Remastered patch addressing "various lighting adjustments" rolls out
CD Projekt Red has released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, addressing player feedback regarding lighting adjustments. The update includes fixes for dark interiors and ensures parity with the PC version, alongside other improvements and a fix for DLSS availability on the Xbox Play Anywhere version.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's setting "felt like a really natural way to go", CD Projekt Red story director says, while parrying my attempts to breach the DLC's guard
CD Projekt Red story director Marcin Blacha discussed the setting and narrative direction for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion. He explained that the new region, Letten, Geralt's friend Dandelion's homeland, was chosen for its natural fit in telling new stories and exploring character dynamics. Blacha remained tight-lipped about the specific nature of the new threat Geralt will face.
The Witcher 3 writer says you need to 'stay true to the spirit of the original game' but find a way to bring it to a new audience using new tech with the upcoming Witcher remake
CD Projekt Red's lead writer Marcin Blacha discussed the approach to developing The Witcher Remake, emphasizing the need to stay true to the spirit of the original 2007 game while leveraging new technology to appeal to a modern audience. He highlighted the challenge of recreating the original's essence and the importance of identifying what made it good to retell the story for new players.
The Witcher 3 Remastered PC performance is tanking because of Geralt's luscious locks, CD Projekt Red says, but there's a temporary fix "until this is addressed in a patch"
CD Projekt Red has identified that NVIDIA Hairworks technology is causing significant performance issues for PC players of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered. A temporary fix involves disabling this setting, with a patch planned for future release. Players on PlayStation 5 are also reporting poor performance, even in performance mode.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
Jobs roundup: October | Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE
Several key appointments have been made across the UK games industry. Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack, has been voted chair of UKIE, succeeding Maria Sayans. Murray Pannell joins Steel City Interactive as head of publishing, while Dean Anderson leads MV&P's APAC partnerships. Catherine Bygrave is the new head of commercial at Code Wizards Group, and Michał Platkow-Gilewski has been promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Have Differences if You Finish Blood and Wine First
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will feature story differences based on whether players have completed the Blood and Wine expansion. Developer Fool's Theory confirmed that while players can start the new content after the base game, choices and dialogue will reflect prior expansion completion. The expansion, set to release in 2027, aims to explore Geralt's relationship with Dandelion.
The Witcher 3 hits its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count following Remastered launch
CD Projekt Red's free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has propelled the 11-year-old RPG to its highest-ever concurrent player count on Steam, exceeding 120,000 players. This surge surpasses previous peaks, including its 2015 launch and the popularity driven by Netflix's Witcher series.
What does The Witcher 3 Remastered Loot Merge do?
The Witcher 3 Remastered Loot Merge is a new feature that collects nearby loot from the same type of container into a single loot window, primarily working for corpses but not cabinets or chests. The article recommends enabling the feature for a quicker looting experience.
"My god this new lighting is lifeless" - The Witcher 3 Remastered Edition divides players for a few key reasons
The recent free upgrade for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has divided players, primarily due to controversial lighting changes in the Remastered Edition. Many players feel the new lighting is too bright and washed out, leading to requests for rollback options, especially on consoles. While some technical improvements are acknowledged, issues with bloom, path tracing, HDR, graphical glitches, and performance on older hardware are also causing player dissatisfaction.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past plays out differently if you've finished the RPG's second expansion, but devs…
Fool's Theory, a partner studio to CD Projekt Red, has confirmed that the upcoming expansion 'Songs of the Past' for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will not require players to have completed the game's previous expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Creative vision director Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz stated that the new content will adapt to the player's progress, allowing immediate access after finishing the main story, though dialogue and consequences will reflect whether the second expansion was completed.
The Witcher 3 Remastered has a way to get the game for free on Nintendo Switch 2 using Switch 1 physical version
A method has been discovered allowing players to obtain The Witcher 3 Remastered for free on the Nintendo Switch 2 by utilizing a physical copy of the original Nintendo Switch version. This free upgrade applies to both digital and physical releases, requiring the latest update and booting the original cartridge on the new console to initiate the download.
The Witcher 3 Is Having A Record-Breaking Comeback In A Very Busy Gaming Month
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt has achieved a record-breaking number of concurrent players on Steam following the release of its Remastered Edition. This surge in popularity, surpassing previous records set by the Netflix series, highlights the enduring appeal of the game and its technical improvements. The remaster is a free upgrade for existing owners, contributing to its widespread adoption amidst a busy gaming release schedule.
No Law might be the open-world Deus Ex that Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't
While Cyberpunk 2077 has been significantly improved, it doesn't fully deliver on its initial promise of an immersive sim experience. The new game No Law from Neon Giant, creators of The Ascent, shows potential to be the open-world Deus Ex-like game that Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't, with a focus on player choice and dense world design.
How to transmog armor and weapons in Witcher 3 Remastered
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces a Transmog feature allowing players to change the appearance of armor and weapons without altering their stats. This guide explains how to access the Reforge service offered by Master Blacksmiths Yoana in Crow's Perch and Hattori in Novigrad Docks, noting that both require completing specific side quests.
Nearly 120,000 Players Return to The Witcher 3 on Steam
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new peak of nearly 120,000 concurrent players on Steam following the release of its Remastered edition. This free update for existing owners, which also includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions, has brought a significant number of players back to the 11-year-old RPG.