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The Witcher 3 is back with its next gen upgrade over 2 years since it was originally announced! I was actually playing through The Witcher 1 and 2 in Summer 2020 with plans to move on to 3, but I didnt because this update was announced and I decided to wait. The new upgrade is a free update for anyone who owns the PS4/Xbone/PC versions so sadly Switch owners are left out. It contains new ray tracing effects, a combination of fan mods that have been officially integrated into the game and some tie-in outfits to the Witcher Netflix series. We got a 97 average through 12 reviews so far which technically makes it the highest reviewed game of the year! Geralt is here to ray trace your ass into the ground.

TheSixthAxis 10/10
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition is as essential now as it was seven years ago. Whether you're looking to play the game for the first time or have been waiting for this free upgrade (and bonus quest) before revisiting, then this is the perfect time to start. It's a masterpiece and still stands at the top of its genre.

Screen Rant 10/10
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition is a fantastic upgrade to the already-phenomenal original game. Since it's provided free of charge to people who already own it on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, there's no real excuse for those players not to revisit this all-time classic. And for those who have never played The Witcher 3 before, this is the perfect time to finally enjoy this incredible title.

VGC 10/10
While some cracks are beginning to form around the edges, the people whove played the game 10 times already wont 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.

Noisy Pixel 9.5/10
The Witcher 3 is commonly cited as one of the best video games ever made. While I would never have called it perfect, it was always close. This final release brings it even closer.

Playstation Universe 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.

Push Square 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.

Polygon Recommended
Improved graphics, mods that make inventory management and map navigation a little easier, and some throw-in DLC are all good. But Im not sure that they are the explosively exciting thing about returning to The Witcher 3 in 2022. These are elements that might lure you in for a replay or, if youre lucky, your first foray into the interlocked worlds of commoners, creatures, immortals, and lords that Geralt weaves through. Theyre what gets you in the door, maybe, but theyre not the party. The party by which I mean the massive political and interplanar story that happens within The Witcher 3 is still incredible, and still manages to make the vast majority of other open-world RPGs (most other games, really) seem lacking by comparison.

SHINE_GET_64 posted...

The new upgrade is a free update for anyone who owns the PS4/Xbone/PC versions

Oh, hmm. I had to abandon playing it on PS4 years back because it kept crashing. I wonder if it's possible it's fixed now?

OTOH, normally I'd expect it to just get worse with additions. >_>

To clarify the update is an upgrade to the ps5/series x versions which release tomorrow

I don't know if there's many changes to the last Gen versions

It almost frustrates me how much I disliked this game

So there's just literally one new quest? I spent like 200 hours with this game, though that was all on a single playthrough and I do want to see where different choices lead. And maybe do a Triss playthrough instead of a Yennefer one (though that's asking a lot!)

Dammit Witcher 3 you'll probably get me again

can't wait!

maybe the most overrated game of all time

SHINE_GET_64 posted...

To clarify the update is an upgrade to the ps5/series x versions which release tomorrow

I don't know if there's many changes to the last Gen versions

oh.

dang.

Does this include the physical version?

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