How well do the improved graphics of The Witcher 3”s Next Gen upgrade actually perform? Fans draw a first comparison with an exciting result.
Geralt gets prettier with age. Because The Witcher 3 is now just under eight years old, CD Projekt Red is giving the modern role-playing classic a brand new Next Gen upgrade for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
This brings with it numerous graphical and technical improvements – such as ray tracing, nicer textures or reworked character models. But how exactly does this look now in direct comparison with the original? Fans wasted no time after the official unveiling last night and partly screenshots, partly videos directly juxtaposed.
Before we get down to the nitty gritty, here”s a little hint: In the following article, you”ll find all the important info about The Witcher 3”s Next Gen upgrade, which is scheduled for release on December 14, 2022:
The Witcher 3: How much better does it look now?
This is what comparison screenshots show: Reddit users like (Adrian28x) or (Moon_Devonshire) and also Twitter user (Kalenko) went straight for the images from the official trailer for the next gen version of The Witcher 3.
Here it is particularly striking how good the lighting conditions, textures and character details look in comparison. Likewise, the wide view and details benefit immensely from the technical overhaul, making the game world far more vivid.
But it”s best to just take a look at the comparison images for yourself, which have even been shared by industry insider (Benji-Sales) or level designer (Miles Tost)
Great comparison made by Adrian28x on Reddit showcasing the difference between regular Witcher 3 and the Next-Gen Version
Huge improvements to lighting, foliage destiny, textures, and draw distance / level of detail at a distance. For freehttps://t.co/hzNFGW3P26 pic.twitter.com/CfgsHshUU3
– Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) November 23, 2022
People seeing Witcher3 NGU and thinking it looks like they remembered it. 😍 Huge compliment!
Comparison shot courtesy of
/u/Moon_Devonshirehttps://t.co/IsVwXQkEJn pic.twitter.com/cI8KTYYaEb– Miles Tost (@tostspender) November 23, 2022
A few comparison shots between old-gen and current-gen.
The visual improvements are quite significant. It”s gonna feel so good to replay TheWitcher3! pic.twitter.com/NOshnt2UpN
– Kalenko (@K_a_l_e_n_k_o) November 23, 2022
This is what comparison videos show: Of course, the technical and graphical improvements are illustrated a bit better in the first videos that can be found on YouTube since the Next Gen-Reveal.
The people responsible for the channel (Open Surprise) have, for example, grabbed the reveal trailer of the reworked Witcher 3 version and put it in direct comparison with the original. Here, of course, the fancier textures and character models once again stand out:
The video from (Ultimate Gamerz) again shows a cutscene and at least a bit of gameplay from the prologue of The Witcher 3. Here, the lighting and the adjusted camera perspectives are particularly noticeable, giving the action a contemporary look.
The most important info about the Witcher 3 upgrade
The Next Gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released on 14 December 2022 for PC, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S – improvements for the old systems are also to follow later. Those who already own the game will get the upgrade for free. In addition to technical improvements, fans can look forward to a few updates in terms of gameplay and content.
What do you think of the footage shown so far of the next gen version of The Witcher 3: Will you go in search of Geralt”s foster daughter Ciri again with the revamped version of the role-playing game? Or do the promised improvements leave you cold? Let us know in the comments!
