The Witcher III | Xbox Series S|X - PS5 - PC | NextGen Update Comparison | Analista de Bits

- Xbox Series S:
Quality Mode: Dynamic 2560x1440p/30fps (common 1440p)
Performance Mode: 1080p/60fps

- Xbox Series X:
Ray-Tracing Mode: Dynamic 2560x1440p/30fps (common 1188p)
Performance Mode: Dynamic 3840x2160p/60fps (common 1548p)

- PS5:
Ray-Tracing Mode: Dynamic 2560x1440p/30fps (common 1188p)
Performance Mode: Dynamic 3840x2160p/60fps (common 1548p)

- PC: 2160p | Max. Settings | RTX 4080 | i9 12900K | 32GB DDR5

- The Nextgen patch will be available for free to all users who own The Witcher III GOTY on PS4, Xbox One or PC on December 14, 2022.
- PS5 and Xbox Series S offer two modes: Ray-Tracing or Performance. Xbox Series S also offers two modes: Quality or Performance.
- Ray-Tracing mode on consoles only applies to global illumination of the sun, moon and fire. Xbox Series S does not have Ray-Tracing. This mode also improves the quality of SSR reflections.
- Xbox Series S has lower settings. Performance mode reduces draw distance, vegetation quality and shadows.
- PC Ray-Tracing shows a palpable difference. It is the only version with Ray-Tracing for global illumination, shadows and reflections.
- On PC, Ray-Tracing has some visual bugs in shadows and reflections. These are expected to be fixed with future patches.
- PS5 has a slightly more noticeable pop-in than the other versions.
- Series X performs better with Ray-Tracing, but PS5 offers better performance in Performance mode.
- PS5 has better loading times.
- In some areas,Series X resolution is higher than PS5 and vice versa, but overall both have a similar average resolution.
- On Xbox Series S I recommend Quality mode, while on PS5 and Xbox Series X I would choose Performance mode.
- Hairworks still marks an advantage on the PC version in terms of the fur on some models. However, this technique does not behave correctly with Ray-Tracing global illumination.

[ElAnalistaDeBits]

- Nota: Anteriormente indicaba que el minuto 1:12 los reflejos en el modo performance de PS5 presentaban mejores resultados en algunas zonas con respecto a Xbox Series X, pero estaba equivocado. CD Projekt me ha explicado que se debe a que el clima tiene ligeras variaciones y, a pesar de estar ambos juegos con el tiempo despejado, las condiciones ambientales pueden ser diferentes. Disculpad las molestias.

- Note: I previously stated that at minute 1:12 the reflections in PS5 performance mode showed better results in some areas compared to Xbox Series X, but I was wrong. CD Projekt has explained to me that this is because the weather has slight variations and, despite both games being in clear weather, the environmental conditions can be different. Sorry for the inconvenience.

- Xbox Series S:

Quality Mode: Dynamic 2560x1440p/30fps (common 1440p)
Performance Mode: 1080p/60fps

- Xbox Series X:
Ray-Tracing Mode: Dynamic 2560x1440p/30fps (common 1188p)
Performance Mode: Dynamic 3840x2160p/60fps (common 1548p)

- PS5:
Ray-Tracing Mode: Dynamic 2560x1440p/30fps (common 1188p)
Performance Mode: Dynamic 3840x2160p/60fps (common 1548p)

PC: 2160p | Max. Settings | RTX 4080 | i9 12900K | 32GB DDR5

- El parche Nextgen estará disponible gratuitamente para todos los usuarios que tengan The Witcher III GOTY en PS4, Xbox One o PC en 14 de diciembre de 2022.
- PS5 y Xbox Series S ofrecen dos modos: Ray-Tracing o Performance. Xbox Series S ofrece también dos modos: Quality o Performance.
- Modo Ray-Tracing en consolas sólo se aplica a la iluminación global del sol, luna y fuego. Xbox Series S no tiene Ray-Tracing. Este modo también mejora la calidad de los reflejos SSR.
- Xbox Series S presenta settings más bajos. El modo performance reduce la distancia de dibujado, calidad de de vegetación y sombras.
- El Ray-Tracing de PC constata una diferencia palpable. Es la única versión con Ray-Tracing para iluminación global, sombras y reflejos.
- En PC, el Ray-Tracing presenta algunos bugs visuales en las sombras y reflejos. Se espera que se corrijan con futuros parches.
- PS5 tiene un pop-in algo más notorio que en las otras versiones.
- Series X tiene mejor rendimiento con Ray-Tracing, pero PS5 ofrece mejor rendimiento en modo Performance.
- PS5 tiene mejores tiempos de carga.
- En algunas zonas, la resolución de Series X es más alta que en PS5 y viceversa, pero en general ambas tienen una resolución media similar.
- En Xbox Series S recomiendo el modo calidad, mientras que en PS5 y Xbox Series X elegiría el modo performance.
- Hairworks sigue marcando una ventaja en la versión de PC en cuanto al pelaje de algunos modelos. Sin embargo, esta técnica no se comporta correctamente con la iluminación global por Ray-Tracing.


- The Nextgen patch will be available for free to all users who own The Witcher III GOTY on PS4, Xbox One or PC on December 14, 2022.
- PS5 and Xbox Series S offer two modes: Ray-Tracing or Performance. Xbox Series S also offers two modes: Quality or Performance.
- Ray-Tracing mode on consoles only applies to global illumination of the sun, moon and fire. Xbox Series S does not have Ray-Tracing. This mode also improves the quality of SSR reflections.
- Xbox Series S has lower settings. Performance mode reduces draw distance, vegetation quality and shadows.
- PC Ray-Tracing shows a palpable difference. It is the only version with Ray-Tracing for global illumination, shadows and reflections.
- On PC, Ray-Tracing has some visual bugs in shadows and reflections. These are expected to be fixed with future patches.
- PS5 has a slightly more noticeable pop-in than the other versions.
- Series X performs better with Ray-Tracing, but PS5 offers better performance in Performance mode.
- PS5 has better loading times.
- In some areas, Series X resolution is higher than PS5 and vice versa, but overall both have a similar average resolution.
- On Xbox Series S I recommend Quality mode, while on PS5 and Xbox Series X I would choose Performance mode.
- Hairworks still marks an advantage on the PC version in terms of the fur on some models. However, this technique does not behave correctly with Ray-Tracing global illumination.

[samkempers]

This was exactly the video I was waiting for, thank you

[Sosvodirversiani]

1188p on PS5/XSX just because RT is so ridiculous, how the fuck are people hyping this update? Game is running at 30fps and nearly 1080p just because RT and it doesn't even improve that much, not even Cyberpunk runs at such a low resolution

[josuenunez]

No sé si lo notaron, pero en la versión de PC el cabello de Geralt es muy realista. Excelente comparativa, gracias por ofrecérnosla y por tu tiempo. Sigue así.

[denisruskin]

PC Max with 4 ray tracing effects is basically a 2022 title. Insane and can't wait to try it out.

[juliansalamanca]

Cuando los juegos se hacen originalmente para PC, es cuando se nota la buena distancia que le toma a las consolas, sin que éstas últimas sean para nada malas, todo lo contrario..m

[sugarbait]

Amazing they have such a detailed open world running at a steady 60fps.. wow.

[frangn_]

Menudo trabajazo de vídeo. Todas las consolas con todos los modos, es una locura lo que haces. Sin duda el mejor canal de comparativas que conozco ^^

[RobOngrui]

The screenspace reflections still look best. Console Raytracing looks like a mirror and PC raytracing looks like mercury. This is just not how big bodies of water look.

[jchhalo]

It's absolutely insane how the witcher 3 still hold up.
The game was already insane looking without this next gen update now it's just mindblowing.

[marcosvfg]

The hair, the water, the shadows. What a flavor PC has.

[game-iv]

For a large body of water, the raytracing mode seems very strange, i prefer the performance mode one, and like you show in 10:40, the raytracing mode use screen space not raytrace for the water reflection
but for puddles and small river, the water seems great in raytracing mode

[rockettbuggey]

Idk how people are seeing such big differences between series x and ps5. To me they look mostly the same except for color. For console though I would definitely play PS5 in performance mode.

[pensezprintemps]

Je ne m'attendais pas à un tel réusltat sur XSS. Cette petite console est vraiment impressionante!

[lumnotryc]

Anyone notice how the water on series x and ps5 look different from each other?

[pedjanedeljkovic]

Finally somebody did a Novigrad comparison.
Well done, mate 👍!

[pixelsbits]

Been a console player my entire life (Minus 5 years in WoW). It's obvious the PC Max setting with a high end GPU cannot be beaten. That goes for any multi format game where the developers actually know what they're doing. However it's very impressive PS5 & Series X can render such assets @ USD $500 versus a $1, 200 GPU. Not to mention the $500 + CPU that GPU also requires to run games.

So play a perfect version of Witcher 3 with a $3, 500 PC, or a version almost as good on a $500 box. That extra 3k you save can buy a nice 4k 120hz TV, SSD Upgrade, and an excellent AAA/Indie Library this generation.

[MrLuizsaluti]

Would be amazing to see games become this scalable. It runs on a Switch and still gives 4080 owners an eye treat.

[mysgamerx]

A versão do Séries S no modo qualidade está bacana! Porém vou jogar no modo 60fps! Além das melhorias do update, está bem melhor que a versão do one S, que rodava antes!! Melhor canal de comparação!!! Parabéns pelo trabalho !!!

[gpvelev]

Very informative! I'll be playing on my Series S and I think I'll go the Quality mode for the extra detail.