The Nintendo Swap model of The Witcher 3 has lastly caught up with its PlayStation and Xbox counterparts as CD Projekt has launched a patch that features the most effective options from model 4.0, in any other case often known as the next-gen replace.
Patch 4.04 was introduced on the Witcher web site, and whereas this features a handful of bug fixes and smaller updates to all variations of the sport, it is the Swap model that can see the largest modifications.
Although it does not embody extra technically demanding options like ray-tracing that the PS5, Xbox Collection, and PC variations get to get pleasure from, the Swap has lastly obtained the extra thrilling elements of the updates like gameplay modifications, main high quality of life enhancements, and a brand new quest.
Fight is at one pillar of those modifications, as CD Projekt’s addition of the Fast Signal Casting choice, dynamic merchandise use, Full Fight Rebalance mod, and different gameplay modifications fully refresh The Witcher 3’s motion.
The standard of life enhancements embody fast looting of smaller objects like herbs, much less fall injury for Geralt’s dodgy knee, dynamic HUD choices, an alternate dash mode, and the default map filter that removes the lots of of pesky query marks (if gamers want) alongside different modifications.
A wealth of modifications have additionally been made to numerous quests, and Swap gamers can now tackle the facet quest Within the Everlasting Fireplace’s Shadow, impressed by Netflix’s The Witcher, and discover an alternate look for Dandelion primarily based on the present, too.
In our 9/10 overview of the bottom recreation, IGN stated: “Huge in measurement, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt’s story on a excessive notice.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.