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CD Projekt has released the 5.01 update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This patch addresses various community-requested improvements and performance issues, arriving sooner than some fans anticipated.
Gameplay refinements include better ladder interactions, fixes for unintended dodge delays, and corrections for sword oil application. The update also introduces minor HUD adjustments and resolves issues where skill tooltips failed to update properly.
Technical optimizations are a primary focus, particularly for PlayStation 5, where settings previously reset upon game startup. The patch also fixes incorrect frame rate limits on the base PlayStation 5 and resolves audio volume issues that occurred after navigating the pause menu.
PC users receive new graphics settings for Bloom, Light Shafts, and Depth of Field, alongside fixes for GPU selection and DLSS/XeSS compatibility. Additionally, players may find extra items due to a duplication error involving Twitch and Bilibili rewards, which CD Projekt has designated as a gift.
While the current update is available on major platforms, CD Projekt is developing specific improvements for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. These future enhancements aim to improve image clarity and ensure feature parity with other platforms.
