CD Projekt Red Releases Second Hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered Edition
- New hotfix 5.00c addresses lighting issues and audio problems on PC.
- Visual adjustments made in Velen, including Bloom and vegetation lighting.
- CD Projekt Red acknowledges player feedback while resolving ongoing issues.
A second hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered edition, patch 5.00c, has been released, focusing on addressing lighting concerns and other issues on PC.
This update incorporates “various visual adjustments in Velen,” such as modifications to Bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and path tracing lighting. These changes come in response to community concerns following the update’s initial launch.
Additionally, the hotfix resolves an audio problem where voiceover volume became “significantly quieter” after accessing the game’s pause menus. The patch notes detail a variety of fixes, including:
- Fixed an issue where the game couldn’t be saved or loaded if the path to the Documents folder contained special characters.
- Fixed an issue with voiceover audio becoming significantly quieter than other in-game sounds after navigating pause menu tabs.
- Made various visual adjustments in Velen, including tweaks to Bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and Path Tracing lighting.
- Reverted a change that caused significant performance and visual issues with HairWorks for some users.
- Fixed an issue where marketing telemetry settings weren’t saved correctly.
- Resolved a GOG issue where achievements would not display in the unlocked list after being earned.
- Addressed a problem preventing players from launching the Classic (1.32) version of the game.
- CD Projekt Red expresses gratitude for player patience while they continue to investigate reported issues.
In tandem with this PC-focused hotfix, another update targeting consoles was also released, which included “various lighting adjustments” and additional fixes.
The initial Remastered update for The Witcher 3 debuted earlier this week, introducing substantial visual enhancements, improved animations, and changes to enemy behavior and the skill tree. CD Projekt Red’s ongoing support and updates for this long-standing title have been met with positive feedback from the community.
News Courtesy of Eurogamer
