While The Witcher 3 next-gen update promised better graphics and performance across all supported platforms, the PC version of the update seems to have quite a few issues. Fortunately, it looks like a “The Witcher 3” next-gen update patch is on the way, and should hopefully get rid of the major problems surrounding the new update.
A tweet from CD Projekt RED Global Community Director Marcin Momot reveals that the update is “at the final stages.” It’s worth noting that Momot didn’t actually mention the patch was for the PC version only, so it’s possible that this update may launch on other platforms, too.
We've been quietly working on this update for W3NG and it looks like we're at the final stages. Shouldn't be long until it comes out. We'll share more info the moment we can! In the meantime, we really appreciate your patience! https://t.co/QGWXHnDbPN
— Marcin Momot (@Marcin360) January 19, 2023
The tweet didn’t really give an exact timeline for the announcement or the update itself, but Momot assures that it “shouldn’t be long until it comes out.” Until then, players will either have to play with the issues still present or wait until the patch hopefully fixes everything major.
While the PC version of The Witcher 3 is a little rough around the edges, it runs really well on consoles, especially on the PS5. In our PS5 review of the next-gen version of the game, we gave it a perfect 10/10 score. Here’s the entire verdict:
One of the best role-playing games of the last generation and one of my all-time favorite games, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s next-gen update/port makes what many considered to be a perfect game even better. For the new players, they’ll be able to experience what exactly all the talk has been about, only in a vastly superior, definitive version of the game. As for the old players, this update gives you the perfect excuse to invest hundreds, if not thousands, of hours once more.
The Witcher 3 is currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The next-gen update launched on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC last year.