Witcher 3 next gen update, system requirements
Witcher 3's new update has some system requirements that are recommended.
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Witcher 3 is getting a next-gen update for all of its supported consoles. But with this Witcher 3 next gen update, what are the system requirements? The first batch is coming on the 13th and 14th of December and will consist of the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X updates. Whilst Nintendo Switch and other consoles have been confirmed for this next-gen update, we are still waiting on their release date.
For the Witcher 3 next-gen update, we will be seeing some visual and gameplay improvements on the newer consoles. It’s been reported the new update makes the Witcher 3 update run and look a look smoother and more vivid. This is why people should be considering what the best system requirements are to play.
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Witcher 3 update system requirements
Witcher 3 is both graphics and processor-intensive. This means that more often than not, it’s the graphics card and the processor not meeting the minimum requirements that will often be responsible for performance problems with the game. Here’s a list of the changes incoming to the next-gen update.
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Minimum requirements for Witcher 3 next gen update
For the new Witcher 3 next gen update, the minimum system requirements you should have are as follows:
OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1). DirectX 11
Processor: Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz, AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 or AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 (only officially support full-size desktop graphics cards)
RAM: 6GB
Disk space: 40 GB
The release date for older generations of consoles like the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch are yet to be announced. However, it has been confirmed that these updates will go ahead for older generations aswell. This brings up interesting debate about next gen gear, and whether developments like is the PSVR to PSVR 2 upgrade is worth it, or is it a waste of time.
Recommended requirements for Witcher 3 next gen update
CD Projekt Red have their own recommended requirements. These consist of:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1). DirectX 11 is necessary to run the game.
- Processor: Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3,4 GHz, AMD CPU AMD FX-8350 4 GHz.
- Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 770 or AMD GPU Radeon R9 290.
- RAM: 6GB.
- Disk space: 40 GB.
There we have it, these are what you should expect to be using for the new Witcher 3 next gen update. We’ll have more on this update when it comes, so tune in with us on December 14th when it drops.
Witcher 3 next gen update system requirements FAQs
Is Henry Cavill in the new Witcher 3 next gen update?
Whilst there is a Netflix-inspired DLC coming with the update for all platforms, Cavill will not be in it. Geralt instead will get armour and swords from both Season 1 and Season 2 of The Witcher that Henry Cavill wore.
Will the Witch 3 next gen update be onNintendo Switch?
Yes, the new update has been confirmed by CD Projekt Red to be coming to Switch, yet we are still waiting on a release date announcement.
