The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - The Biggest Changes in the Next-Gen Update

More than 7 years since the original game released, The Witcher 3 is receiving a Next-Gen Update for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on December 14, bringing overhauled graphics, a new questline and enhanced gameplay options to the revered title. The best part is, it’s completely free for anyone who previously owned the game! Here are the biggest changes that you’ll find in The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - -Overall Graphics Improvements-
01:35 - Console Graphics Features
02:42 - PC Graphics Features
03:08 - Photo Mode
03:18 - -Gameplay Additions-
03:36 - Sign Quickcasting
04:11 - Close-Up Camera Modes
04:28 - Dynamic Minimap and Objective Displays
04:43 - Map Filters
05:02 - DualSense PS5 Integration
05:25 - Netflix Series Outfits and References
05:48 - Cross-Save, Cross-Progression and Cloud Saves
06:00 - Subtitle Scaling
06:10 - Cutscene Pausing

[pjt]

No Reviewer has talked about the biggest change, there is no longer a pop up to accept when picking flowers, you just press A and its collected. This has single handedly made this game 10x more fun.

[Saahil_Jain]

Still can't believe how much this game is giving to the players since its release...this is surely one the best games of all time !

[AjDuzIT]

Haven’t played this game in a few years and can’t wait to play it again with updated graphics. Game and characters left an impact on me like no other game.

[CreateAmazment]

The new casting mechanic is by far my favorite change. Once you get used to the binds and where the signs art, combat feels MUCH faster and more fluid when it comes to casting

[emilkids]

the fact that the next gen upgrade is free makes you feel that the developer always wants the best experience for us.

[thecynicalone]

The Cutscene pausing alone makes this update worth it.

[trevorjolly]

I’m going full force with this new update, whole new game plus and take
My time to enjoy every bit of it

[goostagange]

An option for performance during gameplay and graphics during cutscenes would be dope

[commanderxcole]

As someone who has a weak bladder. Thank you for allowing the pausing in cutscenes!!

[raptorjesus]

Played through white orchard last night and the game feels so much better, especially the combat. So seamless

[atharvawaikar]

Would have loved to see some sort of a transmog system as well but all in all, this is a quality update for sure.

[AlwaysRetr]

The over the shoulder camera option is honestly the best thing about this update

[RKDriver]

It came over on my Xbox this evening. About 56 gb. Never played the game before and have been holding off until this update comes out.

[DeeDub]

I'd really appreciate an armor ui update with the next witcher game, including a transmog.
Armours were outdated pretty quick and people never wore some sets because of certain effects and such.

[granttrusty]

They completely rescaled the ability trees. You’d think that’d be worth mentioning…

[SuperSeancon]

Cutscenes pause performance mode Witcher show gear sign switching and camera options show looking forward to heading home and replay this masterpiece

[vegaa.]

The lools way more beautiful! Loving the new camera angle too!

[joeallen]

You just can't beat this game it's absolutely incredible

[pudikshitiz]

Of all the important updates graphic updates gameplay updates my favourite one is the pause during the cutscenes update

[EvingaAngel]

Recently started playing it again and just done with helping the witch in the forest. Feeling very hyped over this. <3