Witcher 3 Switch 2 patch rolls out today with a number of changes, including alterations to resolution and "visual clarity"
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- CD Projekt Red has released patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on improving image sharpening, resolution, and visual clarity, especially in handheld mode.
- The patch addresses multiple gameplay issues, including fixes to automatic blade oil application, boat movement, ladder animations, dodging responsiveness, and skill damage values, along with adding damage reflection to the Exploding Shield skill.
- Visual and performance enhancements include adjustments to bloom, tone mapping, lighting, ray tracing, and the addition of new graphics settings options, alongside optimizations for smoother gameplay and fixes for dynamic resolution scaling artifacts.
- Nintendo Switch 2-specific fixes target rare crashes, HD Rumble functionality, map pin placement, and cache handling for cross-platform mod support, improving overall stability and user experience.
- Additional updates include UI fixes, audio balance improvements, backend policy consent reinstatement, save file data corrections, and the introduction of Ukrainian text localization worldwide, setting the stage for the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion.
