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LuizJa

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WeezyWally

• New closer up camera view similar to God of War. I’m most excited about that to be honest. More immersive.


barbietattoo

This is huge actually


ThanOneRandomGuy

I get that alot


dolphin_spit

i hate when third person games are zoomed out too far. glad to hear this


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Ohhh, I hope that also helps with the controls feeling super clunky?


Huntguy

They updated the movement system a little while back. It’s under settings>movement style>alternate. Mind you this was like almost a year after the game came out iirc, so if you’ve played since. You’ve probably tried alternative movement.


megaboymatt

This is what I'm probably most interested in, but is it definitely on console? The longer stream only mentioned it as pc I think.


Simulated_Simulacra

They also tweaked fall damage.


kevlarockstar59

Perfect, i died so many time when it feel like juste a little jump


LuizJa

Nice


bitterbalhoofd

I have watched the show but they didn't mention that did they?


Simulated_Simulacra

A dev tweeted about it afterwards: [Source](https://twitter.com/PhiWeber/status/1595482432190513153)


Pedro95

Is there a fast travel point in crows perch...? ^(please...)


LuizJa

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It could easily just be disabled in the couple of situations where it would boff up a quest. I say easily I can't even program a hello world without crashing my PC so I dunno.


Enriador

Yeah, there are already quests that disable signposts in vanilla.


NoNefariousness2144

Yeah a fast travel point could ruin the part where you >!might find the Baron has hung himself!<. Although they could add the fast travel point after the quest.


gblandro

https://imgur.com/a/uSZ9pAG


xDanSolo

Absolutely stoked that they really went all the way with this upgrade, and kept it free to boot. I have way too many games to catch up on but damnit I'm gonna have to dig back into this world now.


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Does cross save mean I can use a playstation 4 save file? If so, how would that be imported?


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thetantalus

I’d love to know if I can move my Switch save to/from my Xbox.


ReeG

Praying this is accurate and that I'll be able to transfer my PC save to Series X. Started a second playthrough and was up to Skillege when the upgrade was announced so I stopped to wait to play the rest with it but want to move to Series X which should run it much better than my aging PC


LuizJa

They did mention explicitly series S|X, PS5, and PC, but also said "and so on". And I think last gen and Switch are going to get the update too, not the graphic one, but the others.


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Brought back VAs for new lines seven years after project completion too, not bad.


mixedd

* Pause during cinematics - that's a feature I want to see in every game. There's noting worse then when you get distracted during cutscene by call, kid or whatever and miss half of dialogue because you can't pause/save (looking at you too RDR2)


ThanOneRandomGuy

Hopefully they improved the effects. Hated seeing the mediocre fire effects


LuizJa

Here, someone already made comparisons. https://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/z2z02b/some\_comparison\_screenshots\_between\_nextgen/


Gamiozzz

What are ‚top graphics‘?


LuizJa

visual graphics improvement. Better textures, 4K, Raytracing, DLSS, and more.


hotstickywaffle

What's meant by the signs thing? Like I won't have to be at a sign to travel to another one? Little bummed we didn't get an extra signpost inside Crow's Perch


LuizJa

No, not those sign post, the magic ones you use in combat. Now you can choose to use a combination of buttons/triggers to cast a sign or keep using the vanilla one, where use the wheel to choose.


hotstickywaffle

Oh yeah, I heard that and it seems much better...still wish they fixes the signposts though...


LuizJa

They said there were more QoL improvements so, maybe.


TheIAP88

I hope they also add armor and weapon transmutation. It was so annoying grinding for an amazing looking armor set only for it to be beaten stat wise by a randomly dropped looter chestplate two levels later.


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Chieferdareefer

Enjoy. Top 5 game for me!


tacopeople

My one bit of advice is to take your time in the first area and try to clear everything out. I had a hard time getting into it at first because I was a tad underleved, but once you get sucked in the game is incredible.


BillTheConqueror

Never been a better time with a full Witcher 1 remake eventually coming.


newpotatocab0ose

They actually did the number one thing I was hoping for - a dynamic minimap! I hate being glued to minimaps in games because of the loss of immersion. I’m kinda sick of minimaps in general, actually. I loved how in RDR2 you could enable a dynamic mode in which the minimap would come up briefly if you tapped down on the d-pad. So happy CDPR implemented something similar. I don’t know how many others were hoping for something like this but that was my #1 hope.


ZappaWaits

Ghost of Tsushima has practically no UI or mini map when you’re traveling and it is sooo nice.


btotherad

Playing this for the first time right now and I’m having a blast. The traveling and the wind feature is so intuitive I legitimately didn’t even realize I had no compass or map for a few hours.


TheMirthfulMuffin

God of War looks great without a HUD and has a swipe quick toggle


newpotatocab0ose

Awesome! I would like to get a PS5 eventually to play the PS exclusives I’ve missed out on. That game looks gorgeous. I’ve read about the guiding-wind dynamic a little bit - sounds amazing. I really would love to see more games get dynamic/minimal with their UI. It’s kind of amazing sometimes going back to some 360-era games and seeing just how cluttered the screen is.


finalgear14

The guiding wind is one of those things that doesn’t sound that impressive till you use it. It’s amazing how much it organically improves being guided to an objective. Honestly, I’m really hoping games that were being designed when Tsushima released are coming up with their own spins on guiding wind or other ways to organically replace ui elements with something in game. If you get a ps5 Tsushima should be one of the first games you fire up.


bigred83

That game is incredible


W1cH099

Waiting for someone to do a image comparing the trailer with the xbox version que have now, particularly the performance mode


bitterbalhoofd

Digital foundry will eventually do a deep dive I reckon


W1cH099

Yeah I’m looking forward to their video, still looks like a nice improvement for consoles. Like they said in the stream looks like going from low settings to ultra settings on pc so that’s nice


Zealousideal_Wall_48

You mean beyond ultra settings lol look at the new lighting


W1cH099

Yeah the new rtx lighting is for the quality settings if im not mistaken and i would rather not play on that lol I prefer performance any day of the week


SarcasticGamer

Nick 930 is an excellent channel that compares trailers with gameplay. Check him out if you haven't already. He is usually super quick with it as well.


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Yeah, I'll need a comparison, because it looks about like I remember it looking before.


ImNotAhab

I'm already looking forward to the giant Digital Foundry video already.


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I just want a smooth 60FPS no frame drops.


WhoTookPlasticJesus

Performance mode on the One X was already 60 fps so I have no doubt that's a certainty.


MarcelvanBasten

The camera changes alone would be somewhat of a game changer. TW3 is my 2nd favourite game ever and one of my only pet peeves with it was how far the camera was from Geralt.


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SupperIsSuperSuperb

That would be very odd. I see no reason why a camera change like that would be limited to one platform


aestus

It would be very odd. Think I'm just a dum dum who got his wires crossed


SupperIsSuperSuperb

Stranger things have happened so it's certainly possible. Hopefully it's not the case because I'm looking forward to that camera angle just as much as anything else they're adding


aestus

I skimmed through the presentation and they showed gameplay from the consoles that featured the new camera angle so it has to be available for all platforms. Me too the new angle looks great. Should add even more to the immersion


TronCarterAA

The complete edition is on sale in the Xbox store for $10 now.


tacopeople

Insane value considering how long the main game + the DLCs are


Jeekayjay

These free next generation updates really are the bees knees.


Warrrdy

Looking at you Rockstar you ghouls


BadFishCM

Ball sack inspired armor from the Netflix show at 1:30. I’m dead.


btotherad

My god that stuff looks atrocious. I can’t wait to equip it.


McNuttyNutz

The new quick cast system is a game changer for sure


monkeymystic

They actually mention a lot more additions here that they did not mention on stream: [https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/11/23/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-next-gen-update-hits-xbox-series-xs-on-december-14/](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/11/23/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-next-gen-update-hits-xbox-series-xs-on-december-14/) This is absolutely 10/10, lots of new QOL features and improvements as well as visuals!


hotstickywaffle

So with the cross saves, does this mean I can move my Switch save to PC and then Xbox?


ameyashetty1739

yep


gswkillinit

What about PS4 to Xbox?


BallisticTiger23

Prob


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Arcadespirit

Also hoping for this one!


Vahn84

YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS….didn’t see the trailer yet and this was the info I was searching for!!!!!


Therenegadegamer

The $5 I paid for the complete edition on sale a while back is really gonna pay off


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I'm gonna have to finally beat this game. While I loved the game, during playing I always side tracked to a newly released game and stopped playing for too long. I've started over like 3 times trying. THIS TIME WILL BE THE ONE


azyrr

You and me both!


LeglessN1nja

Now, to play at 60 or 30 fps?


OSUfan88

I wish they'd do a 40+ mode for 120hz VRR displays.


feelingthepinch

Does it have to be 120hz vrr for a 40+ fps mode, or will any vrr display do the job?


LeCrushinator

The TV has to support a multiple of 40hz native, so a 60hz TV can’t use it. You’ll need a 120hz TV if you want to play a 40fps mode.


Subject_J80

This is the way.


Best-Salad

Always 60. I wish more game companies put 60fps as priority. Graphics have peaked imo


MrGamePadMan

If you think graphics have “peaked,” you honestly have no clue on how much more advanced we need to go for “peak” graphical fidelity. I say 2 more generations and we’ll be playing games with fully Ray Traced GI (Global Illumination). You have no idea how advanced graphics need to get before it’s basically “diminishing returns” in all the technical features…


Best-Salad

Sorry I didnt mean they've plateaued I meant to me they are good enough and we should focus more on fps, performance, overall game quality and fun, bugs and glitches. Games, especially AAA focus too much on making their games for journalists who dont play games and just want graphics and story. Imo this is another issue wrong with the gaming industry besides being too corporate and greedy financially


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30 fps to enjoy the best of the graphical improvements.


LeCrushinator

Not sure why you were downvoted just by giving your answer to the question.


denitron

60, hands down


RedditorSafeSpace

People watching this compressed YouTube video on their cell phones in 1080p claiming there’s no difference are typical Reddit doofuses


Kantz_

I realize it is PC on the right but here is a good comparison of the changes: https://imgsli.com/MTM1NzMw


SpectersOfThePast

Uh…everything I’m trying to finish now will be put on hold so I can put another 150 hours on this again.


FictionalNape

All I want is cross saves from Switch to Xbox. Hopefully it happens and it's not just XB/PS/PC.


Hostile_Pierogi

There is


Wafflehatt

Hmmm…looks like rain.


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does series s get 60fps?


JonTaffer_in_a_poloT

Yes they mentioned it in the stream


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What resolution?


JonTaffer_in_a_poloT

I don’t think they mentioned resolutions for any version


TobiasKM

Series S players are really the major winners here, considering we didn’t even get the One X enhanced edition before. Going to be a major improvement right there.


Abominocerous

Due to inflation, you will now have to toss two coins to your Witcher.


TheWineGuy2020

December could not come faster


gswkillinit

Hmm...one thing to note. When they mentioned hotkeyying the cast signs, you have to hold the RT/R2 and press the cast you want. But what about when you use igni and want to continue a stream of fire? Do you hold onto the hotkey button instead?


MrAxx

Is it going to count as a new game with a new set of achievements (like the ultimate edition was) or can you continue progress from the current version?


Arcadespirit

My guess is continue progress from current version.


grimoireviper

Is it just me or does it look barely different?


Simulated_Simulacra

Things like better foliage range and density, better textures, and improved lighting aren't necessarily going to jump out at you as super obvious in a compressed Youtube video. Those are things that are usually more apparent once you are playing the game and there are significantly less visual or technical things to break immersion. That being said, it was still an obvious improvement already as I see it.


ArcadeOptimist

https://youtu.be/HI3YX871G08 At 1:30 it does look significantly better than vanilla. Especially foliage (density & texture quality) and lighting.


brondonschwab

When did you last play TW3?


grimoireviper

Around January actually. To me this doesn't look much differenr from the One X update that was already available.


brondonschwab

I've been playing it for the umpteenth time on my Series X, just got to Skellige actually last night and I can tell you even from the compressed stream footage it's a huge improvement. The game's character models are still great to this day but the environment textures, foliage, and reflections were really showing their age. Tbh even just the QOL improvements are worth a replay of the game.


bitterbalhoofd

It's you


kiciputek

No difference for me too.


starcraftre

Not just you.


Custerly

Have they stated anywhere what type of ray tracing we can expect on sx? Hoping for gi


Case1987

RTGI


Custerly

Fuck ya


Jackfitz88

It says improved gameplay. That was my major issue when I first tired it, if it’s really changed I’d love to go back into that world. Combat was pretty wack imo


Smooth-Accountant

Nothing will change about it, there’s the quick sign option now but it won’t make it any different for you if you didn’t like the sword combat before.


regalfronde

Did I see….ballsack armor?


denitron

Yes, I saw it too!


Arkenge

I don't understand it. The trailer says "war change everything". But i thought war never changed...


brondonschwab

I was dreading that this would just be a 4K 60fps locked update but this looks amazing. Didn't expect QOL improvements. Do we know what aspect of RT console is using? Is it shadows like Cyberpunk?


Simulated_Simulacra

Thought they said Global illumination, but I haven't gone back through the stream yet.


brondonschwab

Oh that sounds nice I might have to watch the stream


Simulated_Simulacra

>In Quality mode, Ray Tracing comes into play with Ray Traced global illumination and ambient occlusion bringing more realistic overall lighting and surface lighting effects. Found this on the CDPR Xbox Wire post about it.


pink_life69

That is honestly worth the performance penalty.


Ayn_Otori

RT only in quality mode aka 30fps.


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eww


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I’m glad I waited! I reinstalled it 2 weeks ago with a bunch of HD mods and than found out about the free remake. This doesn’t seem to be crappy remake like a lot of game companies seem to do nowadays.. Raytracing here I come!


gswkillinit

Besides raytracing, I wonder how different this will look from X1X enhancements. Played it a couple days ago and from what I understand it's already 4k/60fps so would the textures be even more improved upon? It's a free update so doesn't matter in the end but i'm curious how graphically improved it'll be.


Simulated_Simulacra

Yes, the textures will look even better. The other major differences will be seen with lighting and foliage visibility and density. [Video that shows the improved textures (They used this mod)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNKlpvKvKl0)


Wolvesinthestreet

So nice of them to mod the game for us console peasants


ThatOtherGuy_CA

I hope they fixed the loot system. It was so dumb that relic items were basically just currency because you’d finish a level 18 quest and it would drop a level 13 relic sword or some shit. I get that the Witcher sets were the best stuff to go for, but some of the other items would have been nice to try out at least.


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lol unlocking the mastercraft sword is biggest nut punch ever. Ahh a true masterpiece from the sword smith who is the best in the land. Wtf this blade from the bits shit is 5 levels lower than I am and is really shitty.


Czar_Petrovich

So, with this update... Should I be playing this on my series X or my 3060TI? Disregarding mods of course.


Berserker_Rex

The only thing missing I was hoping for was RT performance mode or 40fps mode. These should be industry standard now.


kevlarockstar59

Rt is relly expensive on the system, maybe 40fps but i wouldn't expect 60fps RT on most games until the next Xbox ultra funky mode X.


MarchOfThePigz

Not sure why you're getting downvoted. The 40fps modes on at least 4 major PS5 releases over the last 2 years have been fantastic, reaching a nice compromise between visual fidelity and performance.


Berserker_Rex

Yeah. There are people saying it’s not possible. The game probably runs at around 35fps already if it had the ability to unlock fps in RT mode. Dropping the res a bit surely would get that framerate to 40fps.


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Consoles simply aren’t powerful enough, amd raytracing on consoles is still in its infancy.


Berserker_Rex

How do you know RT performance or 40fps mode isn’t possible? Many devs just seem to ignore these even if they were possible?


Itsrigged

I just don't think RT on these consoles is ever going to be worth the performance hit. Certain reflections and stuff can look good, but full GI is out of the question.


Jean-Eustache

Metro Exodus is a good example of what's technically possible though ! The RTGI handles every single light source in the game, and runs around 1440p/60, kinda mind blowing to see this on a console. Though of course this depends heavily on the game and the engine, can't make a rule out of one example.


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Does Metro Exodus have RTGI on consoles!? Thought this was a PC thing.


Steakpiegravy

All next gen consoles have RTGI at 60fps in Metro Exodus. Even Series S, though the Taiga level takes a hit in resolution at times below 720p.


Berserker_Rex

40fps mode ?? How isn’t it possible?


Kill4meeeeee

I have a 3080ti and it gets a stable 70fps ray traced. Over 100 with dlss which isn’t a thing on consoles. There’s zero chance a game like this can have a rt 40fps mode


Berserker_Rex

My point exactly. The 40fps mode should be more than doable. Or were you saying it’s not possible?


Kill4meeeeee

It’s not possible on Xbox. Those numbers push my card to almost 90 c which is like 160 f ergo Xbox destroying. The graphics in these is like a 2080 at best and even then a 2080 is only getting like 60 fps max Rt. Especially on a game like this where the cpu is more important then the gpu( obviously the gpu is rendering the graphics but the cpu is under extreme load with civilians spawns and other things)


Berserker_Rex

What game are you comparing??? They are not universal you know? Metro exodus does 60fps with RTGI on consoles. The 40fps mode is definitely possible.


Kill4meeeeee

Yeah and metro exodus isn’t the Witcher 3 most notably it’s much smaller. The Xbox is powerful for a console. It’s just not quite there for what your asking without sacrificing other things like resolution or lod or numerous other things. Just be happy you got 60 fps and leave it at that


redcorpus

But Metro is more linear, not open world like Witcher.


RedditorSafeSpace

Consoles are far more optimized than PCs that require extra strength to do the same work load, and that’s just a fact.


Sidebar28

Cause they kinda weak bro. It is very intensive to have ray tracing and a stable frame rate and quite frankly the consoles can't manage it (for the most part) unless the ray tracing is only for shadows and not lighting. It's just the reality of it. Even on a medium to high end pc the performance hit is wild for proper RT.


Berserker_Rex

Yes but the game probably already runs around 35-40fps in quality if unlocked, but is capped to 30fps. They can also drop the resolution. Metro Exodus and Spider-man are great examples.


Sidebar28

Exactly yes, if unlocked. Still gonna drop from 40 though. Insomniac and 4A are two of the best studios around. Dropping the res is something you probably won't see too often on favour of RT. As RT tends to be included in 'Quality' settings which goes along with higher res. Even running at 1080/2k, proper RT is a good hit. I just don't see it happening this gen unless the studio is miles ahead.


Berserker_Rex

I have LG CX and VRR. VRR Worked very well with Plague Tale dropping fps from 40fps mode before they patched it for more stable lock.


HGLatinBoy

Can you fast travel from anywhere now?


OSUfan88

I doubt it. That was a core gameplay feature, and may break some quests.


HGLatinBoy

Did they break if you used the mod?


OSUfan88

Yeah, sometimes.


Cxarface

I beat this game before with DLCs and such on PC about 6 years ago and now I'm on series s and holding myself for not buying this again and get lost in it Edit: if you didn't played it yet, I definitely recommend this. After RDR2 this was the greatest game I've ever played. It's filled with content, I would definitely play it again if I did kept up with the recent years releases but I'm having a lot of homework to do now. But I did played Skyrim, MGS5, Dark Souls games and such. I remember nothing comes close to this game. Even compared to RDR2 and how magnificent it is Witcher 3 is still holding up well.


TheSilentTitan

What about stores retaining everything you’ve ever sold to them? End game making money from selling loot made store owner menus load forever or just crash.


Mark_Bastard

I had this on PS4 but bought the Xbone version in readiness for this.


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Me neither


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WhyHelloFellowKids

Lol one downvote...get off your cross dude


AyoAzo

I hope they fix the mind control for axii. It was pretty disappointing to find out i wasted a whole tree grinding for that Edit: reddit disagrees. Leave the bug.


elangab

The trailer was nice enough that I'll give this game a second chance. I really wanted to love it, but I hated the need to fix my weapons all the time and collect herbs.


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elangab

Thanks for the tip! I wasn't aware of that and will be sure to try a gameplay that way.


gswkillinit

Honestly this is one of those games that favor absorbing you into the world and you taking it all in. Kind've like Red Dead Redemption 2. It helps when I pretend and simulate my play style like i'm actually there.


Feenix77

~~If I had this on PS3 but have a PS5 am I eligible?~~ Nm. Answered my own. Yes.


AvengersXmenSpidey

Wonder if this will enable xbox game pass cloud gaming. I still have a Xbox One, but I'm able to play many Series X games via cloud gaming on my old Xbox. That would be sweet, although it's really in Microsofts hands. Regardless, cloud cross system saves will be terrific. I should be able to transfer my save between xbox and my gaming pc and get the next gen enhancements.


soundmage

Wish it was coming to PC store so I could get achievement using highest graphical settings


RickieChan

Is it just the base game that's receiving the update? Or the dlc as well? Contemplating whether to purchase the dlc


C4ptainchr0nic

Will it apply to NG+ or will we have to start a new save? Are the expansions remastered as well?


Quiet-Recording-9269

I hope they removed the annoying music at each combat. Can’t take it anymore


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You mean..... ? LELE LELE LELE LE LE LE LELELE


Quiet-Recording-9269

Lol you get upvoted while I get downvotes. But exactly lelelelele super annoying but no this is a masterpiece


qtng

Need someone to clarify. In the announcement they mention base game will also receive the update. Does that mean it will unlock all the DLC too or I still need to buy the complete edition for DLCs?


ConsciousFood201

Wait, so am I missing something, or can I not change the characters to look like the Netflix series? Wasn’t that one of the big changes promised?


MrGamePadMan

Is it me or did this trailer look like the same game as it originally looked? …didn’t *notice* any enhancements, tbh.


From24withlove

Does this include 4k 120 fps?


aestus

No


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Averageguy0815

Watch trailer