As one of the best-looking games of the last few years,The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas topped many wish lists when it comes to games Xbox One X owners hoped to see get enhancements on the console. Now the wait is over, andThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntowners can finally download the game’s long-awaited Xbox One X update.
The Xbox One X update forThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis similar to thePS4 Pro updatethat released a few months ago, giving players the choice between 4K Mode and Performance Mode. In 4K Mode, the game will run at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second. In Performance Mode,The Witcher 3will use dynamic resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K and will target 60 frames per second. To switch between the two graphics modes, players need to go to Options in the main menu, and then select Advanced Options.
The Xbox One X update forThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntalso adds HDR support, enhanced shadows, ambient occlusion, and texture filtering. Players will also notice higher resolution textures when playing the game after they download today’s update. Overall, this puts the Xbox One X version ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntahead of the PS4 Pro version of the game, as the latter is still waiting on HDR support.
Xbox One X owners that want to get the most out of their new console will likely appreciateThe Witcher 3’s Xbox One X update. Even though the game is over two years old at this point, it’s still one of the most popular games of the current-generation, earning widespread critical acclaim at launch and standing as the best-selling game in the series to date.
Plus, it could give lapsed players a reason to jump back into the game.The Witcher 3is massive, and it’s unlikely that many players have seen all there is to see in Geralt’s adventure. Besides that, the Xbox One X update offers the perfect time for those that haven’t played throughthe game’s huge DLC expansionsto see what they’re all about as well.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
