The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Next-Gen Review - The Final Verdict

In seven and a half years, I have played through The Witcher 3 multiple times, and clocked in several hundred hours into the game across different platforms- and yet, jumping back into its brutal, beautiful world, I still find myself transfixed. Even being as familiar with it as I am, even knowing its intricate web of choice and consequence mechanics like the back of my hand, even having played through its best side quests more times than I can count, I still find myself hanging on every second, seeping in the brilliance of its world and narrative. 

The Witcher 3 is a brilliant game, and its brilliance hasn't been dimmed by the passage of time in the slightest. In fact, thanks to CD Projekt RED's excellent remastering efforts and a new coat of polish, it's an even better game than it ever has been in the past.

[tgreaux]

I now have over 1, 400 hours in this game and Im already on level 8 of the next gen play through. The new quick sign casting and new camera angles make it feel fresh AF. I was surprised.

[HandleMcHandleface]

Playing it on ps5 the 60 fps improves the combat so much.

[d.c.demanders]

I'm blown away at how the HDR lighting pops in performance mode on the tv. The scenery is the best I've ever seen in a video game with zero pop in. Amazing feat.

[kfremont]

Played it at release and instantly replayed after. A few years later replayed with some friends who were new... round 4... good God

[KPO]

Really enjoying it so far, my old pc struggles a bit to run the game at a solid 60fps, getting lots of micro stutters in built up areas, but it does look better i think. Overall feels like a nice refresh especially when you consider its free! Looking forward to playing through it again

[Suhpreme]

I’m really glad i waited to play the dlc’s, TW3 was already one of my favorite games ever, and now that i’ve been able to play it at 60 fps with amazing world detail and graphics i think it’s my favorite game of all time now.

[brentloy]

The offset camera alone makes me jump up and down in my living room screaming with joy. Let alone everything else!

[tashinamgyal]

For me the quick cast and the 60 fps is a game changer, thank you cd red project. The game still has some little bugs ex. I get stuck on roach while crossing some bridge or roaming but hoping that gets fixed soon. Loving to play it on the ps5.

[Mr_G_s_Route_]

Good review, subbed.

I'm actually very impressed with this title-update.

I play on raytracing-mode, as I like to get sucked in the gameworld more.

The 30fps doesn't bother me at all.

[welshhunter]

After roughly 3 years i have re downloaded game which i never got to complete and started a fresh save and have deleted old ones, And although i remember some of it it feels fresh and looks awesome as it did when released but bringing it up to next gen standards was a masterstroke, A Gem of a game that just keeps giving

[Kiwiiizzz]

The over the shoulder camera and minimap tweaks makes a huge difference on the experience you get prior to the last time

[morzanthegod]

The distance of shadows are astounding. Before the fight with the griffin during the dialogue cutscene. I noticed a shadow crossing the screen. Turned out to be the windmill that was about a mile away.

On top of that I've noticed no reviewer mention the REMARKABLE increase in sound quality. It FUCKING INCREDIBLE. I know I'm kind of into audio quality more the average person, buy even my sister said something about how good it sounds now and she never says anything about sound.

[Artractive_]

A couple years ago I tried it and I I’ve never gotten past the intro of the game.. but now that I have a ps5 and there’s a next gen update with 60fps, I’ll give it a go again and pick it up after work :)

[Cryptic-cyxr]

I’m on my 6th run since the initial release. I can’t believe how fresh it feels

[szsebi]

Is death march and 60 fps on ps5 the way to go ?

[Deedric_Kee]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm playing this game now, because I never finished it. Playing this on 65"4K Nanocell T.V in my bedroom. I gotta admit it looks better playing this on PS5. Great video "Gaming Bolt. 👍🏼

[westcoastplinkin]

I fell in love with this game all over again.

[grahamkelly]

I noticed in ps store, there’s a bunch of free Witcher 3 Quests to download for free. Are they any good? And how do you access them, in game?

[VascovanZeller]

Very little was mentioned for PC. No changes there vs a powerful run in 2015?

[deelo]

Is the movement better ? Because it was terrible when I was playing it