CD Projekt Red has finally confirmed exactly when fans ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntcan play the game’s next-gen update.The Witcher 3: Wild Huntearned rave reviews when it first launched in 2015, and it is generally considered one of the best games ever made. Significantly more powerful video game consoles and gaming PCs have been made available in the seven years sinceThe Witcher 3first launched, though, and the next-gen update should help it take full advantage of the latest hardware.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntnext-gen update was first announced in 2020, and so fans of the franchise have been waiting quite a long time to get their hands on it. WhenThe Witcher 3next-gen update launches, it will improve the game’s performance and even add somenew content based on the Netflix series. Those that already ownThe Witcher 3can upgrade to the next-gen version completely free of charge.
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The Witcher 3next-gen updatewill launch on Wednesday, December 14. Next week,Witcherfans can head to CD Projekt Red’s official Twitch channel for a gameplay reveal. While no gameplay videos have been shared yet, the tweet did include a screenshot that shows off the improved lighting that will be featured inThe Witcher 3next-gen update when it launches next month.
Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update Release Date
Witcherfans have a lot more to look forward to besidesThe Witcher 3next-gen update. CD Projekt Red recently confirmed multipleWitchergames are in development, with one an original game by Molasses Flood and another aremake of the firstWitchergame. More information on those projects are unavailable at the time of this writing, but they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to newWitchercontent that’s on the way.
CD Projekt Red has also confirmed thatThe Witcher 4is in development using Unreal Engine 5, and beyond that, it will be the start of a brand-newWitchersaga. Needless to say,Witchervideo game fans have a bright future ahead of them, and they should have no shortage of games to play in the years ahead.
Fans ofThe WitcherNetflix series may not be quite as happy asWitchervideo game fans, though. It was recently announced thatThe WitcherNetflix series is recasting Geralt of Rivia, trading Henry Cavill for Liam Hemsworth. Cavill’s performance as Geralt has consistently been one of the most popular aspects of the show, so fans are understandably upset to see Cavill go.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One with PS5 and Xbox Series X versions launching on December 14.
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