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The Witcher 4 already runs on all target platforms - CD Projekt Red not taking any chances after Cyberpunk 2077
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- CD Projekt Red is taking a new approach to optimize The Witcher 4's performance by running the game on all target platforms throughout development to avoid the issues faced by Cyberpunk 2077.
- Studio co-CEO Michal Nowakowski emphasized that The Witcher 4 can currently be launched and run on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, reflecting a commitment to early and consistent optimization.
- The studio learned from Cyberpunk 2077's problematic launch, where pushing for high-end visuals on PC first led to severe performance problems on consoles, resulting in Sony temporarily removing the game from the PlayStation Store.
- CD Projekt Red now avoids postponing optimization, ensuring platform-specific issues are addressed promptly and development milestones are strictly tracked to prevent accumulating unresolved problems.
- This refined development strategy aims to deliver a smoother, more stable experience for The Witcher 4 across all platforms at launch.
