CD Projekt Red compared the original and the remaster of The Witcher 3: the results are not in favor of the updated version
- CD Projekt Red released an 11-second comparison video of the original and the remaster
- The video showed improved armor and water, but reflected issues with reflections and fog
- Fans believe that the original version looks better
- The remaster will be released for free on PC and consoles on September 29
The Polish company CD Projekt Red decided to show what visual changes the remaster of the famous role-playing project The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will bring. For this, a short 11-second video clip was posted on the official microblog of the franchise, in which the witcher uses the Igni sign against a group of drowners in the swamps of Velen.
The purpose of the comparison is to emphasize how much the graphics have improved in the new version. According to the developers, in the remaster, the details of Geralt's armor and the surface of the water have become clearer, and the textures have received additional refinement.
What has changed in the remaster
Nevertheless, the reaction from part of the community has been mixed. Users pointed out issues with the quality of reflections and the absence of familiar visual effects, such as the light fog that created atmosphere in the original game. In their opinion, these shortcomings reduce the overall expressiveness of the scene.
Some commentators also noted that the colors have become less saturated, and the design of the drowners looks 'wetter' than in the 2015 release. One player, known by the nickname Freezevortex, wrote: 'I hope you mixed up the frames because the 'was' definitely looks better.'
Additional innovations
In addition to the visual upgrade, the remaster promises a number of gameplay improvements: a more flexible combat system, an expanded skill tree, a new photo mode, and official mod support. CDPR representatives emphasized that after switching to the updated version, players will find it difficult to return to the old one.
The remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be available on September 29. The update will be free for owners of the original game and will be released on PC (via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and Battle.net), as well as on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
For reference: the first part of the trilogy was released in 2015 and quickly gained recognition for its open worlds, deep story, and well-developed characters. Now many major publishers are releasing remasters of classic projects, aiming to attract new players and offer veterans an enhanced experience.
The comparison results show that while the remaster brought noticeable technical improvements, some visual details and the atmosphere of the original still evoke nostalgic attachment among fans.
Source: 3DNews
