The Witcher 3’s Indefinite Next-Gen Delay Could Be a Gift And a Curse
Regarded by many as one of the best games of last generation, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt helped form CD Projekt Red's impressive reputation. Its sprawling open world and superb gameplay were essential pillars of its success, but it was the immense worldbuilding that fans remember the most fondly. Sweeping up side quests in the Skellige Isles and absorbing the story in Nilfgaard make for some of the best moments in the game. However, with news that its next-gen release was indefinitely delayed, fans looking to return to the game's stunning world are left disappointed.
The thought of seeing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 4K glory is one that is all too enticing, and though the last-gen original is still a pretty game, it's clear that the new consoles have so much more potential to impress. However, with CD Projekt Red working to make Cyberpunk 2077 closer to the product that was promised, the delay frees up a lot more time to get its recent offering to the same standard as the 2015 masterpiece. Though they never outweigh the negatives, there are positives to take from The Witcher 3's indefinite delay.
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It's no secret that Cyberpunk 2077 released in a less-than-stable state. CD Projekt Red's redemption is far from achieved, and while patches have done well to improve the game, it has a long way to go until it's up to the quality of The Witcher 3. The title has potential, but more work is clearly required, and putting the next-gen port of The Witcher 3 on hold will allow the developer to make Cyberpunk 2077 worthy of the hype. Resources can be freed up, and the company's talent now have the time to take a break from bringing Geralt of Rivia to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and
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