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THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT - COMPLETE EDITION | Review Thread

Draugoth

Draugoth

Gold Member
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Game Information​

Game Title: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition

Platforms:
  • PC (December 13, 2022)
  • Xbox Series X/S(December 13, 2022)
  • PlayStation 5 (December 13, 2022)

Developer: CD Projekt Red

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 97 average - 5 reviews

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Critic Reviews​

Everyeye.it - Alberto Lala - Italian - Unscored
The current gen update of The Witcher 3 has allowed us to dive back into the disorders of a world full of charm, mysterious and overflowing with sensory nuances. Although with a high-caliber facelift, the third chapter of the series remains the son of its generation, for better or for worse.
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Gameblog - Julien Inverno - French - 10 / 10
The Witcher III was one of the biggest video games of 2015, it is now, thanks to this careful update for the latest consoles, one of the biggest of 2022, unabashedly thanks to the care given to these PS5, Xbox Series and PC versions.
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God is a Geek - Chris White - 10 / 10
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update makes a great game even better, improving practically every element of the much loved game.
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Hobby Consolas - Álvaro Alonso - Spanish - 95 / 100
The perfect example of how all next-gen updates should be: visual improvements on all fronts, several graphic modes, playable and QOL changes, a few touches of new content... And more importantly: completely free. The Witcher 3 was already a masterpiece and now, in addition, it looks scandalous.
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Metro GameCentral - Nick Gillett - Unscored
This is likely to be the definitive version of a great game, and an excellent excuse to dive back into its gloriously rich and varied world, but at the moment it’s a bug-ridden mess that’s more trouble to play than the seven-year-old original. We’re sure by next Christmas it’ll all be running perfectly but all you get this year is a lump of 4K coal.
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PSX Brasil - Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho - Portuguese - 100 / 100
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS5 is still the fantastic adventure that won over thousands of players in the last generation. It's basically one of the best games of all time improved in many points, such as loading, frame rate and graphics. The free upgrade just make things even better. However, don't expect anything new though – at its heart it's the same game we enjoyed in 2015 and its expansions later on.
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PlayStation Universe - Timothy Nunes - 9 / 10
Not everything is perfect in this current-gen upgrade, but the additions, new choices, and improvements make this version of the game feel complete. Despite the oddities that come with the new camera option, the presentation across the board just feels superb. It even lets those who missed the expansions jump right into that content from the jump. Such a great update to a beloved game comes free with the PS4 version, leaving this as almost a requirement for everyone who even remotely has an interest in playing it again or experiencing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the first time.
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Polygon - Cameron Kunzelman - Unscored
The next-gen upgrade is going to make that available for more people, and I’m excited for that. But it did leave me with a melancholy feeling about where we’ve been and, given the future of The Witcher franchise, where a post-Cyberpunk Witcher game might go. I hope CD Projekt Red’s 2015 RPG, rather than the one it released in 2020, is the foundation that’s built upon.
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Push Square - Robert Ramsey - 9 / 10
Over seven years after its original release, The Witcher 3 is still a masterpiece. In its character writing and dialogue, it's yet to be surpassed, while its knack for telling so many engrossing stories is still seriously impressive. Although aspects of its gameplay haven't aged quite so well, there's no doubt that Complete Edition is the best version of a truly outstanding open world adventure.
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Spaziogames - Stefania Sperandio - Italian - Unscored
They called it Complete Edition and this one, which is the best version of The Witcher 3 to date, is complete indeed.
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VGC - Jordan Middler - 5 / 5
While some cracks are beginning to form around the edges, the people who’ve played the game 10 times already won’t care, and will be thrilled to hear that the next-gen version of the game provides a definitive console experience and a great reason to head back out into the wilds.
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XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 9.5 / 10
The Witcher 3 is nearly a masterpiece. If the combat and movement were better, it would be for me. As is this is one of the best experiences in gaming, and everyone should play this version of it.
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ÆMNE22A!C

ÆMNE22A!C

NO PAIN TRANCE CONTINUE
Does turning of the map/hud makes it MUCH harder to follow the supposed narrative) stupid question perhaps
 
Pagusas

Pagusas

Elden Member
Any word on if mods will work with the complete edition, or if its a whole new code/system that we'll have to wait on mods being remade for. Some of the QoL mods are going to be hard to give up when switching to this :(
 
winjer

winjer

Member

The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update Release Notes​

PC and Next-Gen Exclusives​

  • Added ray traced global illumination and ambient occlusion.
  • Additionally, PC players with compatible hardware have an additional option to turn on ray traced reflections and shadows.
  • Added various mods and mod-inspired content to the game to improve visuals and overall game quality. We’ve included some community-made favorites in addition to our own modifications in areas such as environment and cutscene improvements, realistic pavements, and many decoration upgrades.
  • Community-made and community-inspired mods include:
    -The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project by HalkHogan
    -HD Monsters Reworked by Denroth
    -Immersive Real-time Cutscenes by teiji25
    -Nitpicker’s Patch by chuckcash
    -World Map Fixes by Terg500
  • Upscaled texture to 4K for various characters, including Geralt, Yennefer, Triss, Ciri, Eredin and more.
  • All main characters, including Geralt, now cast high-resolution self-shadowing even outside cutscenes. Additionally, hair clipping through armor as well as some other armor-clipping issues have been fixed.
  • Environmental improvements:
    -Added a new weather type – “Gray Sky”
    -Updated sky textures
    -Vegetation and water improvements
    -Various mesh improvements
    -Improved some select VFX
    -Updated global environmental lighting
  • Added AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR) 2.1
  • Added photo mode, allowing players to take stunning pictures within the world of The Witcher 3.
  • Added the option to pause the game during cutscenes.
  • Added an alternative camera option that’s closer to the player’s character and that reacts more dynamically to combat and movement. You can find this new setting in Options ? Gameplay under Exploration, Combat, and Horseback Camera Distance.

PC-Specific Enhancements​

  • Added “ULTRA+” graphical settings on PC, which significantly increases the visual fidelity of the game. The graphical settings available on ULTRA+ affect:
    -Number of background characters
    -Shadow quality
    -Grass density
    -Texture quality
    -Foliage visibility range
    -Terrain quality
    -Water quality
    -Detail level
  • Added DLSS 3 support. Available only on compatible hardware.

Online Features​

  • Added a cross-progression feature between platforms. Your latest saves will be automatically uploaded to the cloud so you can easily pick up where you left off on other platforms. Cross-progression provides the latest save for every save type. This feature becomes available after you log into your account.
    By signing up to MY REWARDS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players can receive:
    -Swords of the Nine-Tailed Vixen
    -White Tiger of the West Armor
    -Dol Blathanna Armor Set
    -Roach Card

Additional Content​

  • Added a new side quest, In The Eternal Fire’s Shadow, in Velen. Rewards are inspired by Neftlix’s The Witcher series.
  • Added an alternative appearance for Dandelion inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series. You can enable it in Options ? Gameplay.
  • Also added an alternative Nilfgaardian Armor set inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series. You can enable it in Options ? Gameplay.
  • Added Chinese and Korean voice-over. Availability on consoles varies by region.
  • Various improvements and changes to Russian voice-over, including fixes for accelerated / slowed lines in the vast majority of scenes.

Quality of Life Changes​

  • Added a Quick Sign Casting option. It allows signs to be switched and cast without opening the radial menu. You can find it in Options ? Gameplay.
  • Added a new default map filter. The new filter hides some icons such as “?” and boat icons in order to reduce icon clutter on the map. These icons can be turned back on with the “All” map mode toggle.
  • Adjusted the minimum height for fall damage, allowing the player to survive falls from higher heights.
  • Herbs can now be instantly looted with a single interaction – without the additional loot window.
  • Added options that dynamically hide the minimap and quest objectives when not in combat or using Witcher senses. You can find it in Options ? Video ? HUD Configuration ? Hide minimap during Exploration and Hide objectives during Exploration.
  • Added the option to slow walk when playing with a controller. You can now slow walk by lightly pushing the left stick forward.
  • Also added an alternative sprint mode option when playing with a controller. It’s activated by tapping the left stick. You can find it in Options ? Control Settings.
  • Added an option to make target-lock unnaffected by camera inversion. You can find it in Options ? Control Settings.
  • Improved the radial menu so bombs, bolts and pocket items can now be switched dynamically without opening the inventory.
  • Added the option to scale the font size for subtitles, NPC chatter and dialogue choices. You can find it in Options ? Video ? HUD Configuration.
  • Added various other small fixes, tweaks, and quality of life changes, including a few secrets to be discovered by players.

Gameplay​

  • Added the mod Full Combat Rebalance 3 by Flash_in_the_flesh which includes balance changes and various fixes to gameplay. We took a curated approach to this mod, with some elements further tweaked from what you’ll find in the mod by default, while other elements were omitted.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear – Fixed an issue where the chest at the Signal Tower couldn’t be opened.
  • From Ofier’s Distant Shores – Fixed an issue where the diagram in the chest at the bandit’s hideout could be missing.
  • Hard Times – Fixed an issue where Geralt couldn’t talk or give the letter to the blacksmith.
  • Swift as the Western Winds – Fixed an issue where the quest could sometimes fail despite winning the horse race.
  • Echoes of the Past – Fixed an issue where, after defeating the Foglets, the quest could get stuck and it wouldn’t be possible to talk to Yennefer.
  • Wine Wars – Fixed an issue where the quest couldn’t be completed if the player destroyed one of the required monster nests during exploration.
  • Fixed an issue where clearing the Ruined Inn Abandoned Site situated on the southern shore of Ard Skellig was not possible in certain scenarios.
  • Fixed an issue where the Grandmaster Wolven Set wouldn’t require Mastercrafted items.
  • Various small fixes to quests and cutscenes.
 
rofif

rofif

Can’t Git Gud
Just 2 modes correct? I don't like when there is two modes... 2 is enough and sometimes too much lol.
I also like 120hz modes for 40fps if they are available.
The big problem this gen is that 30fps modes feel like DOGSHIT. Bloodborne migh've stuttered a bit but it's 30fps is at least 75ms faster to control than 30fps in demons souls remake... similar in forspoken. Something is wrong with these 30fps modes on new consoles.
I will possibly play this on pc since I have steam version but I like the idea of owning ps5 physical version when it comes out
 
Banjo64

Banjo64

cumsessed
97 is about right. One of the finest games ever made. Not played it since release, however I can’t think of anything that would have made it antiquated over time. Can’t wait for 4/TWRemake.
 
Wooxsvan

Wooxsvan

Member
does the RT mode on consoles have an unlock frame rate option so when or if Pro consoles come we can have that above 30 without a patch ?
 
T4keD0wN

T4keD0wN

Member
Time to wait a few months for my favourite mods to get updated before playing, but rtgi and increased draw distance/detail level sound dope. I hope they add extra draw distance option to cyberpunk with phantom liberty.
 
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Kenpachii

Kenpachii

Member
winjer said:

The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update Release Notes​

PC and Next-Gen Exclusives​

  • Added ray traced global illumination and ambient occlusion.
  • Additionally, PC players with compatible hardware have an additional option to turn on ray traced reflections and shadows.
  • Added various mods and mod-inspired content to the game to improve visuals and overall game quality. We’ve included some community-made favorites in addition to our own modifications in areas such as environment and cutscene improvements, realistic pavements, and many decoration upgrades.
  • Community-made and community-inspired mods include:
    -The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project by HalkHogan
    -HD Monsters Reworked by Denroth
    -Immersive Real-time Cutscenes by teiji25
    -Nitpicker’s Patch by chuckcash
    -World Map Fixes by Terg500
  • Upscaled texture to 4K for various characters, including Geralt, Yennefer, Triss, Ciri, Eredin and more.
  • All main characters, including Geralt, now cast high-resolution self-shadowing even outside cutscenes. Additionally, hair clipping through armor as well as some other armor-clipping issues have been fixed.
  • Environmental improvements:
    -Added a new weather type – “Gray Sky”
    -Updated sky textures
    -Vegetation and water improvements
    -Various mesh improvements
    -Improved some select VFX
    -Updated global environmental lighting
  • Added AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR) 2.1
  • Added photo mode, allowing players to take stunning pictures within the world of The Witcher 3.
  • Added the option to pause the game during cutscenes.
  • Added an alternative camera option that’s closer to the player’s character and that reacts more dynamically to combat and movement. You can find this new setting in Options ? Gameplay under Exploration, Combat, and Horseback Camera Distance.

PC-Specific Enhancements​

  • Added “ULTRA+” graphical settings on PC, which significantly increases the visual fidelity of the game. The graphical settings available on ULTRA+ affect:
    -Number of background characters
    -Shadow quality
    -Grass density
    -Texture quality
    -Foliage visibility range
    -Terrain quality
    -Water quality
    -Detail level
  • Added DLSS 3 support. Available only on compatible hardware.

Online Features​

  • Added a cross-progression feature between platforms. Your latest saves will be automatically uploaded to the cloud so you can easily pick up where you left off on other platforms. Cross-progression provides the latest save for every save type. This feature becomes available after you log into your account.
    By signing up to MY REWARDS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players can receive:
    -Swords of the Nine-Tailed Vixen
    -White Tiger of the West Armor
    -Dol Blathanna Armor Set
    -Roach Card

Additional Content​

  • Added a new side quest, In The Eternal Fire’s Shadow, in Velen. Rewards are inspired by Neftlix’s The Witcher series.
  • Added an alternative appearance for Dandelion inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series. You can enable it in Options ? Gameplay.
  • Also added an alternative Nilfgaardian Armor set inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series. You can enable it in Options ? Gameplay.
  • Added Chinese and Korean voice-over. Availability on consoles varies by region.
  • Various improvements and changes to Russian voice-over, including fixes for accelerated / slowed lines in the vast majority of scenes.

Quality of Life Changes​

  • Added a Quick Sign Casting option. It allows signs to be switched and cast without opening the radial menu. You can find it in Options ? Gameplay.
  • Added a new default map filter. The new filter hides some icons such as “?” and boat icons in order to reduce icon clutter on the map. These icons can be turned back on with the “All” map mode toggle.
  • Adjusted the minimum height for fall damage, allowing the player to survive falls from higher heights.
  • Herbs can now be instantly looted with a single interaction – without the additional loot window.
  • Added options that dynamically hide the minimap and quest objectives when not in combat or using Witcher senses. You can find it in Options ? Video ? HUD Configuration ? Hide minimap during Exploration and Hide objectives during Exploration.
  • Added the option to slow walk when playing with a controller. You can now slow walk by lightly pushing the left stick forward.
  • Also added an alternative sprint mode option when playing with a controller. It’s activated by tapping the left stick. You can find it in Options ? Control Settings.
  • Added an option to make target-lock unnaffected by camera inversion. You can find it in Options ? Control Settings.
  • Improved the radial menu so bombs, bolts and pocket items can now be switched dynamically without opening the inventory.
  • Added the option to scale the font size for subtitles, NPC chatter and dialogue choices. You can find it in Options ? Video ? HUD Configuration.
  • Added various other small fixes, tweaks, and quality of life changes, including a few secrets to be discovered by players.

Gameplay​

  • Added the mod Full Combat Rebalance 3 by Flash_in_the_flesh which includes balance changes and various fixes to gameplay. We took a curated approach to this mod, with some elements further tweaked from what you’ll find in the mod by default, while other elements were omitted.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear – Fixed an issue where the chest at the Signal Tower couldn’t be opened.
  • From Ofier’s Distant Shores – Fixed an issue where the diagram in the chest at the bandit’s hideout could be missing.
  • Hard Times – Fixed an issue where Geralt couldn’t talk or give the letter to the blacksmith.
  • Swift as the Western Winds – Fixed an issue where the quest could sometimes fail despite winning the horse race.
  • Echoes of the Past – Fixed an issue where, after defeating the Foglets, the quest could get stuck and it wouldn’t be possible to talk to Yennefer.
  • Wine Wars – Fixed an issue where the quest couldn’t be completed if the player destroyed one of the required monster nests during exploration.
  • Fixed an issue where clearing the Ruined Inn Abandoned Site situated on the southern shore of Ard Skellig was not possible in certain scenarios.
  • Fixed an issue where the Grandmaster Wolven Set wouldn’t require Mastercrafted items.
  • Various small fixes to quests and cutscenes.
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Thank god this was exactly what was needed.

  • Additionally, PC players with compatible hardware have an additional option to turn on ray traced reflections and shadows.

The reflections pissed me off so hard in the original game, finally fixed.
 
TintoConCasera

TintoConCasera

I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
winjer said:

Gameplay​

  • Added the mod Full Combat Rebalance 3 by Flash_in_the_flesh which includes balance changes and various fixes to gameplay. We took a curated approach to this mod, with some elements further tweaked from what you’ll find in the mod by default, while other elements were omitted.
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Guess I'll be giving this game another chance after all.
 
Shifty1897

Shifty1897

Member
Wooxsvan said:
does the RT mode on consoles have an unlock frame rate option so when or if Pro consoles come we can have that above 30 without a patch ?
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Nope. RT mode is capped at 30. Playing on a theoretical PS5 Pro would increase the dynamic resolution though, as the current PS5 RT mode averages something like 1138p.
 
Fools idol

Fools idol

Banned
I never much cared for this game as the combat was so terrible. Just heard there is a mod for making all combat encounters a card game which sounds hilarious, might give that a shot.

edit - ah it seems the card game is actually part of the game. I don't remember that. Has anyone tried it?
 
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