The Witcher 3 Update Improves Stability and Performance On Current-Gen
The Witcher 3 patch 4.02 is live, adding fixes, performance improvements, and stability across current-gen platforms.
By Joseph Yaden on
CD Projekt Red has rolled out a new update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt across all platforms. Referred to as patch 4.02, this update is mostly aimed toward PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, adding stability and performance improvements across the board.
Performance Mode has been improved across all current-gen platforms with patch 4.02, while many fixes have been implemented as well.
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Patch 4.02 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is being rolled out and will soon be available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox! Among various fixes, it also improves the overall stability and performance of the game. Patch notes: https://t.co/r9nSY44umn pic.twitter.com/guet36UP83
On PS5 specifically, this update fixes an issue that would previously cause characters to appear blurry during cutscenes. Elsewhere, patch 4.02 fixes ray tracing crashes on Xbox Series X, while also addressing a pesky crashing issue tied to the «Whatsoever a Man Soweth… » questline on current-gen systems.
The update isn't specific to current-gen consoles and PCs, though. It also adds improvements to the last-gen versions, including a fix for Xbox One quicksave progression transfers. It also addresses issues with various quests such as «Battle Preparations,» «Reason of State,» and «Scavenger Hunt: Cat School Gear Upgrade Diagrams Part 1.»
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt first launched for PS4, Xbox
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