Witcher 3 Remastered Drops Major Update for PC and Consoles—But What’s in Store for Switch 2’s Visual Issues?

CD Projekt Red Releases Major Patch 5.01 for Witcher 3 Remastered, Enhancing Gameplay and Performance

CD Projekt Red has launched a significant patch, version 5.01, for The Witcher 3 Remastered edition. This update introduces numerous lighting options for console players, including the option to disable Bloom effects. Further adjustments aim to enhance the overall gameplay experience across various platforms.

In addition to the new features, CD Projekt Red confirmed it is developing an update for the Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3 Remastered. This upcoming patch aims to achieve “closer parity between all versions of the game,” focusing on enhancing image “clarity and sharpness.” Additional details regarding the Switch 2 update will be shared in the coming days.

Among the notable fixes included in patch 5.01, which is now available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, are resolutions for dodging issues and several bugs that could cause Geralt’s stamina to drain suddenly during gameplay. Players will find that boats controlled by players should no longer move uncontrollably, ladder interactions have been refined, and the character Vesemir will no longer repeat himself when the Quen Sign is cast multiple times.

The patch also addresses various PC-specific issues, including correcting applied graphics settings and ensuring the appropriate GPU is selected during gameplay. Performance enhancements and voiceover volume adjustments have been made available on console versions as well, in conjunction with fixes for incorrect frame-rate limits.

The comprehensive changes in patch 5.01 cover several categories, including gameplay, user interface (UI), PC-specific improvements, console adjustments, and additional visual enhancements. Highlights from the patch notes are as follows:

Gameplay

• Resolved an issue with the “Automatically Apply Blade Oils” feature.
• Fixed issues where player-controlled boats could behave erratically.
• Improved ladder interaction animations.
• Addressed issues with Geralt colliding with dead enemies post-finishers.
• Eliminated repetitive voice lines from Vesemir when casting Quen repeatedly.
• Corrected dodging response times and stamina drains during sprinting.

UI

• Fixed an issue with pop-ups for gained ability points becoming stuck on screen.
• Addressed brief flashing of input hints on the meditation screen.
• Resolved the absence of the Potions tutorial in the Consumables tab.
• Corrected misaligned progress bars in the UI.

PC-specific

• Fixed the resetting of the GTAO Quality setting upon game restart.
• Corrected misrepresentations in Dynamic Resolution Scaling settings.
• Adjusted defaults for Dynamic Resolution Scaling to OFF.
• Resolved issues with skill tooltips and GPU selections.

Consoles

• Introduced new lighting options such as Bloom and Light Shafts in graphics settings.
• Implemented performance optimizations and addressed audio inconsistencies.
• Ensured Ukrainian text localization is available in all regions.

The Witcher 3 Remastered edition was released for free last week, revitalizing the acclaimed RPG. While millions have returned to the game, various bugs and some visual alterations have prompted ongoing patching efforts from CD Projekt Red.

This update unfolds as anticipation builds for the forthcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, which is set to be released next year. This expansion will add a new region known as Letten and follow a storyline centered around Dandelion and his family. Dom, who previewed the expansion at Gamescom, praised the quality of CD Projekt Red’s writing, noting, “Songs of the Past has been a great reminder: CDPR’s writing is some of gaming’s very best.”

News Courtesy of Eurogamer