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The Witcher 3 Remaster, a game-changing update that's a massive overhaul of gameplay!The Witcher 3's remastered version has revolutionized the overall experience, including gameplay and graphics, with a massive patch update. Notably, the 'Quen' sign's explosive shield enhancement, hair mod support, and various gameplay and combat system improvements have been implemented. This update will bring significant changes to both PC and console users.
1. ✨ Revolutionary Changes to the 'Quen' Sign and Official Hair Mod Support
· The most notable change in this patch is the enhancement of the 'Quen' sign's 'Explosive Shield' ability. Previously, when the shield was destroyed, it only dealt minor physical damage to enemies. Now, it reflects a portion of the damage taken back at the enemy. This is particularly useful when facing powerful bosses or enemies on higher difficulties and synergizes greatly with tank builds, significantly boosting combat efficiency.
· Additionally, hair mods (Hood Mods) are now officially supported on all platforms. You need to enable mod support in the game launcher settings. Various hairstyle items can be purchased from merchant NPCs and equipped. However, there are reports of graphical conflicts between some items and game crashes when activating hairstyle options, suggesting that further improvements are needed.
· Additionally, hair mods (Hood Mods) are now officially supported on all platforms. You need to enable mod support in the game launcher settings. Various hairstyle items can be purchased from merchant NPCs and equipped. However, there are reports of graphical conflicts between some items and game crashes when activating hairstyle options, suggesting that further improvements are needed.
| Hairstyle Mod | Details |
|---|---|
| How to Obtain | Available for purchase from merchant NPCs in major cities (e.g., Bram, Cruz Birch Quartermaster, Yaller Hall). |
| Equip Slot | Equip in the weapon slot, then activate in the 'Mask' or 'Hairstyle' tab. |
| Known Issues | Graphical conflicts with weapons, game crashes when activating options. |
00:00 - 02:43
1. ✨ Revolutionary Changes to the 'Quen' Sign and Official Hair Mod Support
· The most notable change in this patch is the enhancement of the 'Quen' sign's 'Explosive Shield' ability. Previously, when the shield was destroyed, it only dealt minor physical damage to enemies. Now, it reflects a portion of the damage taken back at the enemy. This is particularly useful when facing powerful bosses or enemies on higher difficulties and synergizes greatly with tank builds, significantly boosting combat efficiency.
· Additionally, hair mods (Hood Mods) are now officially supported on all platforms. You need to enable mod support in the game launcher settings. Various hairstyle items can be purchased from merchant NPCs and equipped. However, there are reports of graphical conflicts between some items and game crashes when activating hairstyle options, suggesting that further improvements are needed.
· Additionally, hair mods (Hood Mods) are now officially supported on all platforms. You need to enable mod support in the game launcher settings. Various hairstyle items can be purchased from merchant NPCs and equipped. However, there are reports of graphical conflicts between some items and game crashes when activating hairstyle options, suggesting that further improvements are needed.
| Hairstyle Mod | Details |
|---|---|
| How to Obtain | Available for purchase from merchant NPCs in major cities (e.g., Bram, Cruz Birch Quartermaster, Yaller Hall). |
| Equip Slot | Equip in the weapon slot, then activate in the 'Mask' or 'Hairstyle' tab. |
| Known Issues | Graphical conflicts with weapons, game crashes when activating options. |
05:15 - 08:12
2. ⚔️ Summary of Major Gameplay and Combat System Improvements
· **Gameplay Fixes:**
· The bug with the auto-apply blade oil function has been fixed and now works correctly regardless of its activation status during a game session.
· Issues where the player-controlled boat would move uncontrollably or ignore collisions in certain situations have been resolved.
· Ladder interaction animations have been improved for smoother movement.
· **Combat and Skill Fixes:**
· The delay in dodge actions has been fixed, providing more immediate responses.
· The crash that occurred after killing an enemy when using the 'Aard' sign has been resolved.
· A bug related to throwing bombs has been fixed, preventing unintended throws.
· The 'Synergy' skill has been moved from the Alchemy tab to the General tab, and the bonus value for mutation slots is now displayed correctly.
· The issue where stamina was abnormally consumed when performing running and dodging simultaneously has been fixed.
· **UI and Meditation Improvements:**
· Issues with UI elements being permanently fixed on screen (e.g., attribute gain notifications) have been resolved.
· The problem with input hints flickering during meditation has been fixed, providing a more comfortable experience.
· The bug with the auto-apply blade oil function has been fixed and now works correctly regardless of its activation status during a game session.
· Issues where the player-controlled boat would move uncontrollably or ignore collisions in certain situations have been resolved.
· Ladder interaction animations have been improved for smoother movement.
· **Combat and Skill Fixes:**
· The delay in dodge actions has been fixed, providing more immediate responses.
· The crash that occurred after killing an enemy when using the 'Aard' sign has been resolved.
· A bug related to throwing bombs has been fixed, preventing unintended throws.
· The 'Synergy' skill has been moved from the Alchemy tab to the General tab, and the bonus value for mutation slots is now displayed correctly.
· The issue where stamina was abnormally consumed when performing running and dodging simultaneously has been fixed.
· **UI and Meditation Improvements:**
· Issues with UI elements being permanently fixed on screen (e.g., attribute gain notifications) have been resolved.
· The problem with input hints flickering during meditation has been fixed, providing a more comfortable experience.
| Category | Major Changes |
|---|---|
| Blade Oil | Bug fix for auto-apply function. |
| Boat Control | Uncontrollable movement and collision ignore issues resolved. |
| Ladder Animation | Smoother animation improved. |
| Combat | Dodge delay, 'Aard' sign crash, and bomb throw bugs fixed. |
| Skills | 'Synergy' skill moved, bonus value error fixed. |
| Stamina | Stamina consumption error during simultaneous run/dodge fixed. |
| UI | Fixed stuck UI elements and meditation hint flickering. |
08:13 - 10:25
3. 🖥️ Graphics Settings and Console Optimization Updates
· **Graphics Settings Improvements:**
· When using the dynamic resolution feature, an issue where incorrect settings were applied after changing the anti-aliasing mode has been fixed.
· The problem where upscaling options like DLSS could be selected even on unsupported graphics cards has been resolved, ensuring only options suitable for system specifications are activated.
· The dynamic resolution feature is now disabled by default. Some users might find it unexpectedly disabled after the update, so please check.
· **Console Updates:**
· Advanced graphics options previously only available on PC, such as Bloom, Ray Tracing, and Depth of Field, have been added to the console versions.
· For PS5 users, the issue where graphics settings were reset upon game restart has been resolved.
· The volume fluctuation issue during NPC conversations, which was fixed in the PC version, has also been applied to the console versions for improvement. (Adjusting background music volume is recommended as a temporary solution.)
· Ukrainian voice support has been added for all regions.
· When using the dynamic resolution feature, an issue where incorrect settings were applied after changing the anti-aliasing mode has been fixed.
· The problem where upscaling options like DLSS could be selected even on unsupported graphics cards has been resolved, ensuring only options suitable for system specifications are activated.
· The dynamic resolution feature is now disabled by default. Some users might find it unexpectedly disabled after the update, so please check.
· **Console Updates:**
· Advanced graphics options previously only available on PC, such as Bloom, Ray Tracing, and Depth of Field, have been added to the console versions.
· For PS5 users, the issue where graphics settings were reset upon game restart has been resolved.
· The volume fluctuation issue during NPC conversations, which was fixed in the PC version, has also been applied to the console versions for improvement. (Adjusting background music volume is recommended as a temporary solution.)
· Ukrainian voice support has been added for all regions.
| Item | Major Changes |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Dynamic resolution error fixed, unsupported options unselectable, Bloom/RT/DOF added to consoles. |
| Console | PS5 settings reset issue resolved, NPC dialogue volume fluctuation improved. |
| Language | Ukrainian voice support added. |
10:30 - 13:28
4. 🌟 Visual Enhancements, Reward Chests, and Nintendo Switch Update Preview
· **Visual Enhancements:**
· Overall visual quality has been improved, including bloom effects, color correction, character lighting, ray tracing, and path tracing. Specifically, the bloom effect can now be experienced with a cleaner or improved look depending on user settings.
· **Reward Chest and Plant Fixes:**
· Issues where specific rewards were missing or duplicated in reward chests in the 'Velen' region have been fixed. Due to this, some items may be duplicated.
· Collision detection for trees and bushes has been improved, reducing unnatural movements when the character moves through them.
· **Save Data and Visual Artifacts:**
· Numerous issues related to save file corruption have been resolved, and recovery measures have been added for already affected files.
· Screen artifacts that occurred when using the dynamic resolution feature have been minimized.
· **Nintendo Switch Update Preview:**
· Optimization work for the Nintendo Switch version is currently underway. Future updates will enhance compatibility with PC and console versions. This update will also include fixes for resolution and clarity issues on the Switch version.
· Overall visual quality has been improved, including bloom effects, color correction, character lighting, ray tracing, and path tracing. Specifically, the bloom effect can now be experienced with a cleaner or improved look depending on user settings.
· **Reward Chest and Plant Fixes:**
· Issues where specific rewards were missing or duplicated in reward chests in the 'Velen' region have been fixed. Due to this, some items may be duplicated.
· Collision detection for trees and bushes has been improved, reducing unnatural movements when the character moves through them.
· **Save Data and Visual Artifacts:**
· Numerous issues related to save file corruption have been resolved, and recovery measures have been added for already affected files.
· Screen artifacts that occurred when using the dynamic resolution feature have been minimized.
· **Nintendo Switch Update Preview:**
· Optimization work for the Nintendo Switch version is currently underway. Future updates will enhance compatibility with PC and console versions. This update will also include fixes for resolution and clarity issues on the Switch version.