The Witcher 3 next-gen patch:

By Naveen Nov 14, 2022

The next-gen patch for The Witcher 3 will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X / S and PC on December 14th.

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You'll get the patch if you already own the base game on PC, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One.

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It includes upgraded visuals, all DLC packs and subsequent content.

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If you're still hanging on to PS4 or Xbox One, those versions will receive an update that includes "a number of improvements" along with access to content inspired by the Netflix TV show.

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CD Projekt Red shared that the update brings ray-traced graphics and faster loading times,

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The latter of which is almost as good to play on a console as it is to play on a powerful PC.

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The publisher plans to share more information next week on its Twitch stream.

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Next-gen patch releases are becoming increasingly rare as the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S consoles have been available for two years.

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Because its release first delayed indefinitely, then pushed from Q2 2022 to Q4.

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