We appreciate every bit of feedback on The Next-Gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt you send our way! Please keep it coming while we work on addressing reported issues.
Here is the list of reported problems that we're currently investigating:
Aside from the above, here are some general tips that might improve your experience / understanding of how the update works:
Following the release of Patch 4.0, players have access to two versions of the game:
An alternative temporary solution for issues with Ray Tracing for PC players on GOG and Steam is rolling back to an earlier version of the game. This will also allow running the game with mods that are no longer compatible with the game, but please bear in mind that only the latest version of the game is officially supported. Should you encounter any issues on an older version of the game, make sure to update it first. Here's how to do it:
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Finally, if you used some gameplay mods on the previous version of the game and want to experience the latest update it is recommended to start a new game.
Once again – thank you for sending us your feedback and reports. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact us via dedicated forms located at:
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Here is the list of reported problems that we're currently investigating:
- Game crashes on PC
Make sure to update your drivers:
If the problem persists, please send us a report using a form available under this article:
Update your drivers!
When playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC, please make sure to install and use the newest available drivers for your graphics card and system (this includes motherboard chipset drivers). https://support.cdprojektred.com/en/witcher-3/pc/sp-technical/issue/2345/update-gpu-drivers
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- Players who own the game on Origin are unable to update the game
- Low Ray Tracing performance on Intel GPUs.
- PlayStation 5 version of the expansions are unavailable in some regions
Aside from the above, here are some general tips that might improve your experience / understanding of how the update works:
Following the release of Patch 4.0, players have access to two versions of the game:
- The DirectX 12 Version
This version includes all graphical improvements and Ray Tracing features. - The DirectX 11 Version
This version has no Ray Tracing support and lacks some of the general graphical improvements introduced in the free Next-Gen Update, therefore the performance here may differ even if comparing with the same preset run on DirectX 12 Version.
An alternative temporary solution for issues with Ray Tracing for PC players on GOG and Steam is rolling back to an earlier version of the game. This will also allow running the game with mods that are no longer compatible with the game, but please bear in mind that only the latest version of the game is officially supported. Should you encounter any issues on an older version of the game, make sure to update it first. Here's how to do it:
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Finally, if you used some gameplay mods on the previous version of the game and want to experience the latest update it is recommended to start a new game.
Once again – thank you for sending us your feedback and reports. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact us via dedicated forms located at:
Technical Support — CD PROJEKT RED
Welcome to CD PROJEKT RED Technical Support! Here you will find help regarding our games and services, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
support.cdprojektred.com