The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas just received a new update that fixes a wide variety of issues.The Witcher 3: Wild Huntfirst released eight years ago in 2015, and it received critical acclaim at the time of its launch, having a score of 93 on Metacritic for the PC version of the game.
Since then, CD Projekt Red has releasedThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunton newer platforms like PS5, Xbox Series X, and the Nintendo Switch.The Witcher 3came out on current generation consolesin December 2022, adding support ray tracing and a performance mode for 60 FPS gameplay. Now, CD Projekt RED has released update 4.04 forThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunton all available platforms.
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The patch notes for update 4.04 ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntdetail all the changes coming to the various versions of the game, with specific sections dedicated to some platforms. The first section discusses improvements made to thePC version ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, such as fixes for an issue that was making the game freeze under a specific circumstance.
As far as console-specific changes, patch 4.04 forThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntfixes flickering issues present in the game, in addition to solving problems related to particular quests. It also improves the stability, during or after loading a save file, when users have been playingThe Witcher 3with ray-tracing enabledfor a prolonged duration. Other changes include improvements to the visuals and grass collision, in addition to bug fixes.
TheNintendo Switch version ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas received some major upgrades in patch 4.04, as it adds new content in the form of a side quest and an alternate appearance for Dandelion. The Switch edition also comes with a bunch of quality of life changes, such as a Quick Sign Casting option, increased minimum height for taking fall damage, the ability to instantly loot herbs, and many more. Finally, the last section of the patch notes details gameplay changes coming to the Switch version ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Overall, it appears to be a massive update that makes some important changes to the user experience ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunton all platforms. The Switch versions in particular has received a lot of attention, adding content and bug fixes that were present in other editions ofThe Witcher 3.
VISUAL - PC and Next-Gen Exclusive
MISCELLANEOUS
ONLINE FEATURES — NINTENDO SWITCH
Added a cross-progression feature between platforms which replaces the previous save file integration introduced in patch 3.6 for the Nintendo Switch. Your latest saves will be automatically uploaded to the cloud so you can easily pick up where you left off on other platforms. Cross-progression provides the latest save for every save type. This feature becomes available after you log into your account. Please note that it requires a GOG account regardless of your platform.
By signing up to MY REWARDS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players can receive:
• Swords of the Nine-Tailed Vixen
• Dol Blathanna Armor Set
• Roach Card
Detailed information on how to redeem the rewards is available atthewitcher.com/my-rewards
QUALITY OF LIFE CHANGES — NINTENDO SWITCH
GAMEPLAY — NINTENDO SWITCH
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
