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The Witcher 3: Remastered Gets Hotfix For Performance Issues, More Patches On the Way
CD Projekt RED and Fool’s Theory have released a hotfix for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to address performance issues and improve lighting. The developers are investigating further player-reported problems and plan to release more patches, including one for PC save issues. The remaster was a free update for owners of the original game.
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.
The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past is Being Made Because There Are Still Stories Left to Tell
Fool's Theory is developing The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an expansion that will explore the relationship between Geralt and Dandelion. Originally considered for the base game, the expansion's scale made it impossible until the remaster. It is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
The Witcher 3’s Side-by-Side Comparison Video With Remastered Attracts Criticisms
CD Projekt RED released a comparison video for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, which has drawn criticism from players who perceive visual downgrades in areas like water reflections and atmospheric fog. Despite the criticisms, the studio stated the footage is "Work in progress" and that the update will be a free gift to existing owners, serving as a technical prelude to the "Songs of the Past" expansion.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past’s Chain Was Considered for Base Game, But “Impossible” Back Then
The chain weapon, featured in The Witcher 3's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, was originally considered for the base game but was deemed technologically impossible at the time. Developers at CD Projekt RED and Fool's Theory have now implemented it, fulfilling a long-held fantasy for fans of the novels and adding a versatile combat option.
The Witcher 3 was meant to give Geralt a chain weapon 11 years ago, Songs of the Past just made it possible today for…
The upcoming The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC will introduce a chain weapon for Geralt, a feature originally conceived over a decade ago during the development of the base game. Technological limitations prevented its inclusion at the time, but the recent remaster allowed CD Projekt Red to finally implement this combat option, which also ties into the lore of the Witcher books and the DLC's new enemies.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s Songs of the Past Expansion Couldn’t Happen Without The Remaster
The development of the 'Songs of the Past' expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is intrinsically linked to the game's upcoming Remastered version, according to Fool's Theory director Jakub Rokosz. Enhancements from the remaster, particularly visual upgrades, were essential for creating the new region of Letten. The expansion will delve deeper into the character of Dandelion, exploring his past and family struggles, which were not fully explored in the base game due to its focus on Ciri and Geralt's relationship.
The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion wouldn't be "possible" without the RPG's remaster, says CD Projekt Red: "The stars had to align"
CD Projekt Red states that the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, would not have been possible without the game's upcoming remaster. Game director Jakub Rokosz explained that the technological upgrades from the remaster were essential for realizing the expansion's content, particularly Dandelion's hometown, Letten. The development of the expansion and the remaster were intertwined, with both projects aligning at the right time.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past was 'impossible to realize without the remaster changes,' CD Projekt Red reveals: 'When we started prototyping the area it was impossible to ride with a horse through it'
CD Projekt Red revealed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, was made possible by the technical improvements and optimizations introduced in The Witcher 3 Remastered. Developers cited challenges with the game engine and horse handling in the new Letten area that were resolved by the remaster's advancements, allowing for the expansion's realization.
CD Projekt Red says Songs of the Past will 'complete' The Witcher 3 story with Dandelion at its center — 'This is part of The Wild Hunt, and it felt like a chapter was missing'
CD Projekt Red has stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will complete the game's narrative by focusing on the character of Dandelion. Developers from Fool's Theory emphasized their desire to give Dandelion the spotlight he deserves, drawing from the original novels to tell a story that felt like a missing chapter of The Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past’s Story Conceived “Way Back When,” But “The Stars Had to Align”
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, was conceived years ago by writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber, with Fool's Theory CEO Jakub Rokosz stating "the stars had to align" for its development. The expansion focuses on the relationship between Geralt and Dandelion, exploring Dandelion's character more deeply than was possible in the base game. Songs of the Past is an original story set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion doesn't have to make the RPG "feel different" because it's still "relevant" after 11 years, says CD Projekt Red dev
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory developers discuss the upcoming expansion 'Songs of the Past' for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release in 2027. They emphasize that the expansion aims to enhance the existing game rather than drastically change its feel, as the 2015 RPG is still considered highly relevant and well-aged. The article also touches upon improvements in the recent remaster, including smoother combat and visual upgrades.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past features a new country and "completely original story" CD Projekt Red came up…
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an expansion set to launch in 2027, features a new country called Letten and a completely original story conceived by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory, the co-developer, is expanding on the narrative to further explore the character of Dandelion, offering a deeper look into his philosophical side as seen in the books.
It sure seems like The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is introducing at least one new romanceable character for Geralt to woo
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, appears to be introducing at least one new romanceable character for Geralt. The expansion, set in the northern country of Letten, will feature Dandelion's cousin, Lilla, who Geralt shows an immediate interest in. Developers at CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory have hinted at new romance options for Geralt in the DLC, which is slated for a 2027 release.
The story for Witcher 3: Songs of the Past was actually written "years ago", according to Fool's Theory CEO
The Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, features an original story conceived years ago by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory CEO Jakub Rokosz confirmed that the narrative was put aside and has now been developed further for the upcoming content, which focuses on a deeper character study of Dandelion and his family.
