CD Projekt Red told us that the next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will take full advantage of the potential of next-gen hardware. But what does this mean for the PlayStation 5? Let's list some of the features players can expect when the update rolls out on December 14th.
There's no better place to start than with PlayStation 5's unique haptic effects! Director of Technical and Audio Management, Colin Walder wanted to ensure that DualSense's control capabilities were used to their full potential. According to Walder, "One of the ways we can do this is by turning certain sound elements into vibrating shapes and textures that perfectly match the action of the game. In practical terms, this means connecting the game to the action relevant, not just to Geralt's." , but also with the rest of the world, to ensure real feedback from players on their next journey across the continent. Now, going underwater, harvesting crops, winning (or losing!) at card games and riding horses (to name a few) will be more real than ever. passed.
"The developers have approached this task in such a way as to allow players to interact not only with Geralt, but with the entire Witcher universe using the incredible DualSense 5 technology," said Walder. "Every swing and pull, every kick and kick under your shoe is an absolute delight, and combining that with the new immersive 3D audio creates an extra layer of immersion in ways we haven't been able to combine before."
For those new to the game, we have something for you! Or, if it's been a while since you started The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you might find this useful too. Players can now use the PlayStation 5 Game Guide to view test tips. Publishing director Arthur Capen , who worked closely with Sony to create the system, said: "PlayStation Game Help offers great tips and tricks for new and existing players! Text hints will help you if you get lost on your adventure .The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt features a large open world and is another way to track down your next destination.
Don't forget the activity card! Tracking your game progress has never been easier with the help of the handy features of PlayStation 5. Jump right into the game with minimal loading times and continue on your way as you and Geralt scour the continent in search of Ciri.
Of course, bringing the game up to modern gamer standards means introducing two new modes: performance and ray tracing. Performance mode prioritizes a frame rate of 60 fps, while Ray Tracing targets 30 fps and includes Ray Traced Global Illumination for more accurate exposure and Traced Ambient Occlusion, which enables more accurate and effective illumination of surfaces. To further enhance these graphical improvements, you can expect a number of fully integrated modules created by the community, including 4K textures and models, immersion improvements and visual bug fixes. We also added our gameplay and graphical improvements. And of course, photo modes are now available to highlight the beauty of the continent. (Pro tip: The ray tracing mode is great for some great photos!)
We've just added something for The Witcher fans on Netflix. Players will be able to get alternate outfit swaps for the Dandelion and Nilgaardian Army NPCs, as well as two sets of armor and swords for Geralt after completing the new mission "In the Shadow of the Eternal Flame." Other features include new camera modes, switching map filters and switching, meaning you can use cloud saves to switch between platforms. With just one day left of the update, we can't wait to get everyone signed up again (or starting their first ride) tomorrow!
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available on the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 4 and 5. On December 14, all existing players will receive the next-gen update for free.
* This post has been updated to properly reflect the game help in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.