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What changed in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2022

54 updates · 13 main milestones · Mar 11, 2022 to Dec 22, 2022

  1. 5 events
    Fixes to Photo Modebug fix
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    Fix for Toxicity Stuck at Max Levelbug fixMilestone
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    Fixes to Arabic Languagelocalization
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    Steam Deck Improvementsperformance
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    Overall Stability Improvementsperformance
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  2. 2 events
    Fixed GOG & Steam overlaysbug fix
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    Improved overall stability and performanceperformance
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  3. 11 events
    Quest fixes for various issuesbug fix

    Fixes for quests including From Ofier's Distant Shores and Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear.

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    Photo mode addednew content

    Capture moments with the newly added photo mode.

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    Introduction of Photo Modenew content

    A new feature allowing players to capture and share in-game moments.

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    Cross-progression featuregameplay

    Carry over your latest save between platforms, similar to Cyberpunk 2077.

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    New camera and control optionsui ux

    Includes an alternative camera option, Quick Sign Casting, map filtering, and dynamic minimap hiding.

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    Performance ImprovementsperformanceMilestone

    Optimizations made to improve game performance on various platforms.

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    Improved visuals with Ray Tracing and better texturesvisualsMilestone

    Includes improved Screen Space Reflections, improved foliage, and more visual enhancements.

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    FSR 2.1 and DLSS 3 supportperformanceMilestone

    Enjoy enhanced performance with support for FSR 2.1 and DLSS 3.

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    Netflix DLC with new quest and character looksnew contentMilestone

    Enjoy alternative looks for Dandelion and Nilfgaardian soldiers, plus a new quest inspired by the Netflix show.

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    Integration of community-made modsmodding

    Includes some community-made favourites alongside official modifications.

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    Improved VisualsvisualsMilestone

    Enhanced graphics and visual fidelity for a better gaming experience.

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  4. 30 events
    Updated sky textures and environmental improvementsvisuals

    Includes vegetation and water improvements, various mesh improvements, and updated global environmental lighting.

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    Photo mode addednew content

    Allows players to take stunning pictures within the game world.

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    Dynamic minimap and quest objectives hidingquality of life

    Options to hide minimap and objectives when not in combat.

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    Quick Sign Casting option addedquality of life

    Allows signs to be switched and cast without opening the radial menu.

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    Ray traced reflections and shadows option for PC playersvisualsMilestone

    PC players with compatible hardware can enable ray traced reflections and shadows.

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    Added ray traced global illumination and ambient occlusionvisualsMilestone
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    Upscaled textures to 4K for various charactersnew content

    Includes characters like Geralt, Yennefer, Triss, Ciri, and Eredin.

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    Added 'ULTRA+' graphical settings on PCvisualsMilestone

    Significantly increases visual fidelity affecting various graphical aspects.

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    Slow walk option added for controller playersquality of life
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    Alternative Nilfgaardian Armor set addednew content

    Inspired by Netflix's The Witcher series.

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    New side quest 'In The Eternal Fire's Shadow' addednew content

    Rewards inspired by Netflix's The Witcher series.

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    Fixed issue with Grandmaster Wolven Setbug fix

    Set wouldn't require Mastercrafted items.

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    Chinese and Korean voice-over addednew content

    Availability on consoles varies by region.

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    Alternative appearance for Dandelion addednew content

    Inspired by Netflix's The Witcher series.

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    Alternative sprint mode for controller playersquality of life

    Activated by tapping the left stick.

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    New default map filter addedquality of life

    Hides certain icons to reduce clutter on the map.

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    New weather type 'Gray Sky' addedvisuals
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    Instant looting for herbsquality of life

    Herbs can now be looted with a single interaction.

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    High-resolution self-shadowing for main charactersvisuals

    All main characters now cast high-resolution self-shadowing outside cutscenes.

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    Cross-progression feature addednew contentMilestone

    Allows players to continue their game on different platforms with cloud saves.

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    Target-lock unaffected by camera inversionquality of life
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    Adjusted minimum height for fall damagebalance change

    Players can survive falls from higher heights.

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    Font size scaling for subtitles and dialoguequality of life
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    Game can now be paused during cutscenesgameplay
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    Added AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR) 2.1performance
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    Community mods and mod-inspired content addednew content

    Includes various community-made favorites and modifications for visual improvements.

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    Alternative camera option addedgameplay

    New camera setting reacts more dynamically to combat and movement.

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    Fixed various quest-related issuesbug fix

    Includes fixes for quests like 'Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear' and 'Wine Wars'.

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    Various small fixes to quests and cutscenesbug fix
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    Improved radial menu for bombs and itemsquality of life

    Allows dynamic switching without opening the inventory.

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  5. 5 events
    Next-Gen Update Release Date Announcednew contentMilestone

    The free next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released on December 14th, 2022.

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    Enhanced Visuals and Performance for Next-Gen ConsolesperformanceMilestone

    The update will feature dozens of visual, performance, and technical enhancements, including ray tracing support and faster loading times.

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    New DLCs Inspired by Netflix's The Witcher Seriesdlc releaseMilestone

    Adding new weapons and armor for Geralt and alternative looks for select characters.

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    Updates for Last-Gen Consolesquality of life

    PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch versions will receive updates featuring numerous additions and improvements.

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    Integration of Various Mods into the Experiencemodding

    The next-gen update will include a variety of mods integrated into the gameplay.

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  6. 1 event
    Steam Deck Compatibility Verifiedperformance

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been verified for Steam Deck compatibility, ensuring optimal performance on the device.

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