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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Developers

	CD Projekt Red
Publishers
	CD Projekt
Engines
	REDengine 3
Release dates
Windows	May 19, 2015
Reception
Metacritic	93
OpenCritic	93
IGDB	92
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, RPG, Open world
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Fantasy
Series	The Witcher

The Witcher
The Witcher	2007
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings	2011
The Witcher Adventure Game	2014
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	2015
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game	2018
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales	2018
Gwent: Rogue Mage	2022
The Witcher: Remake	TBA

Contents 1 Availability 2 Monetization 2.1 DLC and expansion packs 3 Essential improvements 3.1 Patches 3.2 Skip intro videos 3.3 Skip loading screen narration videos 3.4 Skip REDlauncher on start-up 4 Game data 4.1 Configuration file(s) location 4.2 Save game data location 4.3 Save game cloud syncing 5 Video 5.1 Widescreen resolution 5.2 Change in-game cinematic framerate 5.3 Disable Cinematic Supersampling 5.4 Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses 6 Input 7 Audio 7.1 Localizations 8 VR support 8.1 Other Virtual Reality 9 Issues fixed 9.1 Axii's alternative mode not working 9.2 Proper HUD positioning for different aspect ratios 9.3 Stutter while using a controller 10 Other information 10.1 API 10.2 Middleware 10.3 Enable Debug Console 10.4 Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware 10.5 Installing mods 10.6 NPC Physics 60 FPS Fix 10.7 True E3 Armour 10.8 E3 Roach Collection 10.9 Performance fix for 2-4 core CPUs 11 System requirements 12 Notes 13 References

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a singleplayer third-person action, RPG and open world game in the The Witcher series.

The Witcher 3's Next-Generation update released on 14 December 2022 for everyone who owns the game as a free update. This includes DLSS 3, FSR 2.1, ray-traced global illumination, ray-traced ambient occlusion, ray-traced shadows, ray-traced reflections (on some surfaces and bodies of water), dynamic resolution scaling, more broader implemented screen space reflections (previously exclusive to water surfaces), improved texture resolution, improved environmental geometric detail, high-resolution self-shadowing, with a new Ultra+ settings to significantly increase visual fidelity on several fronts: number of background characters, shadow quality, grass density, texture quality, foliage visibility range, terrain quality, water quality and detail level.^[1]

The next-gen update also featured a photo mode, cross-platform saves, new DLC quest (In The Eternal Fire's Shadow) and costumes based on the Netflix show, Quick Sign Casting option, tweaked fall damage, easier herb looting, dynamically hidden minimap, minimap filter to reduce icon clutter, scalable subtitles, expanded controller customization, pausable cutscenes, previously pre-rendered cutscenes are now real-time, Chinese Simplified and Korean audio, and several bugfixes related to quests, cutscenes and general gameplay.^[1]

The game has received a couple of patches after the next-gen update, adding a performance mode for ray-traced global illumination, motion blur slider and refraction to water reflections. It additionally improved stability and performance, fixed various bugs and more, such as Screen Space Reflection not working, and horizon-based Ambient Occlusion missing on PC.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

General information

PC Report

Official Forums

Official Witcher Wiki (Fandom)

Official Witcher Game Series Wiki (Gamepedia)

The Witcher 3 Nexus Mods

GOG.com Community Discussions

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Initial retail release requires the launch file. Launch file requirement removed in later retail releases. Patches and DLC are only available by activating on GOG.com.^[6]
Epic Games Store		Complete Edition.
		Game of the Year Edition.
GOG.com		Complete Edition also available.
Humble Store		Complete Edition also available.
Steam		DRM-free when launched directly from executable.^[7] Complete Edition also available.
Origin (unavailable)		DRM-free.^[8] Removed on June 13, 2022 and thus does not receive the Next-Gen Update^[9]
Amazon.com (unavailable)

All the digital distribution versions come with free bonuses that include the soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats.

No version of the game requires either GOG Galaxy or any type of authentication, activation, or digital distribution software.

The initial 2015 release has 4 DVDs, while the 2016 Complete Edition release has 6 DVDs.

If you wish to revert to it, the Legacy version (pre Next-Gen) is available on applicable store fronts^[10]; on Steam, under the beta branch options; and for GOG.com, offline installers for this version were moved to the Extras section in the library as well.

Monetization

Type	Notes
DLC	The minor DLC include cosmetics, items, quests, or the new game+ mode.
Expansion pack	Expansion packs include campaigns separate from the main one.
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
'Ballad Heroes' Neutral Gwent Card Set	Free.
Alternative Look for Ciri	Free.
Alternative Look for Triss	Free.
Alternative Look for Yennifer	Free.
Beard and Hairstyle Set	Free.
Blood and Wine	Included in Game of the Year/Complete Edition.
Elite Crossbow Set	Free.
Expansion Pass	Includes Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.
Hearts of Stone	Included in Game of the Year/Complete Edition.
New Finisher Animations	Free.
New Game +	Free.
New Quest 'Contract: Missing Miners'	Free.
New Quest 'Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted'	Free.
New Quest 'Fool's Gold'	Free.
New Quest 'Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear'	Free.
New Quest 'Where the Cat and Wolf Play...'	Free.
Nilfgaardian Armor Set	Free.
Skellige Armor Set	Free.
Temerian Armor Set	Free.

Essential improvements

Patches

The retail release requires a launch file to play. Further patches require activating on GOG.com.^[6]

Skip intro videos

Use Skip Movies mod^[11]
Download the Skip Movies mod Extract the contents of the archive to `<path-to-game>\mods`.

Skip loading screen narration videos

Edit user.settings config file^{[citation needed]}
Add this setting: `[LoadingScreen/Debug] DisableVideos=true` It will auto-skip loading screen videos (which you can also skip by pressing space on a keyboard and square/X on PS4/Xbox controllers respectively).

Edit user.settings config file^{[citation needed]}

Add this setting:

[LoadingScreen/Debug] DisableVideos=true

It will auto-skip loading screen videos (which you can also skip by pressing space on a keyboard and square/X on PS4/Xbox controllers respectively).

Skip REDlauncher on start-up

Add `--launcher-skip` command line argument^[12]
Do note that this will launch the DX12 version. This can be changed by editing the `launcher-configuration.json` file. Open `<path-to-game>\launcher-configuration.json` with a text editor. Change `"fallback": "DirectX 12"` to `"fallback": "DirectX 11"`.

Add --launcher-skip command line argument^[12]

Do note that this will launch the DX12 version. This can be changed by editing the launcher-configuration.json file.

Open <path-to-game>\launcher-configuration.json with a text editor.
Change "fallback": "DirectX 12" to "fallback": "DirectX 11".

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Cross-save is available with all console versions of the game.^[13]

Video

In-game graphics settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		See Widescreen resolution for setting a custom resolution if needed.
Multi-monitor		Cutscenes are 16:9. See the related WSGF thread.
Ultra-widescreen		Cutscenes are 16:9. See the related WSGF thread.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)	Default is 60°. Use FOV Tweak by wghost81.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Controlled by Texture Quality setting. Low is 1x, Medium 4x, High 8x and Ultra 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	FXAA, TAA
High-fidelity upscaling	TAAU, FSR 2.1, XeSS 1.1, DLSS 2.5 Dynamic resolution scaling is only available when using TAAU or FSR 2. FSR 2 and DLSS are only in DX12 version. DLSS Frame Generation is supported.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	FPS cap can be configured to 30, 60, 75, 90, 120, 144 or unlimited in options menu.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	Automatically enabled when connected to an HDR screen. A calibration menu was added in Patch 4.04.^[14]
Ray tracing (RT)	Ray-traced global illumination, ambient occlusion, shadows and reflections.
Color blind mode	Improves visibility of tracks, marks, footprints and scent clues.^[15]

Widescreen resolution

Edit user.settings config file^{[citation needed]}
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings` with a text editor. Find `Resolution=XXxYY` and set your resolution (e.g. `Resolution=1152x648`). If you want to use a resolution lower than 1024x768, also find `FullScreenMode=X` and change `X` to `1` or use borderless mode. Save the file and launch the game.

Change in-game cinematic framerate

Modify user.settings file^{[citation needed]}
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings` with a text editor. Change `MovieFramerate` to which you desire (e.g. `60` or `120`).

Disable Cinematic Supersampling

Modify user.settings file^{[citation needed]}
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings` with a text editor. Add `MovieUbersampling=false` under `[Visuals]` section.

Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses

Modify user.settings file^[16]
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings` with a text editor. Add `MotionSicknessFocusMode=true` under `[Gameplay]` section.

Input

In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Since version 1.04 all keys can be remapped.^[17]
Mouse acceleration		Under Video Options, enable Hardware Cursor to disable mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity		Can only be changed if Hardware Cursor is disabled. Can be set seperately for menus and gameplay.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion		X-axis inversion is also possible.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping		Possible by editing the input.settings file or with mods, some user-made presets are available on the Nexus.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion		X-axis inversion also possible.

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		DualShock 4, DualSense
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support		Blue on the Main Menu, Green in Gameplay, Red on Game Over.^[18]
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes	Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M		Rapidly changes button prompts. Prompts can be set to fixed by changing `LockControlScheme` in `<path-to-game>\bin\config\base\hidden.ini` to `1` (KB/M) or `2` (controller). `0` enables switching between prompts. Enable Steam Controller support here.^[19]

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)		Steam Controller.
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

In-game audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Master, music, effects and voice.
Surround sound		Up to 7.1 (no in-game option).
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Loading screens and cinematics (FMVs) do not mute on focus lost.
Royalty free audio

HRTF mod for headphones can be found here (x3daudio1_7_hrtf seeming to work on top of Wwise).

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Grammar of the Path (Text Cleanup Mod) by PaulR0013 and Names from the Path (Full Names Mod) by PaulR0013
Arabic
Simplified Chinese				Added in November 7, 2018 with patch 1.32 (announced in their official Sina Weibo). You can enable it from the game settings. Audio added in patch 4.0.
Traditional Chinese
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Indonesian				Fan translation by IGTC Team (Indonesia Game Translator Community)
Japanese
Korean				Audio added in patch 4.0.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian				Russian Localization Fixes by DJ_Kovrik, download the updated optional file
Spanish
Turkish

Non-English versions also include the English voice files (enpc.w3speech), but those can be safely deleted if another language is used.

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		new Geo-11 3D Driver (RTX3000/4000 compatible)
TriDef 3D		UI is 2D by default, occasional rendering problems with distance shadows and decals.
vorpX		G3D, Z3D, AFR-3D Enhanced Edition Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Other Virtual Reality

Enable VR
Install Reshade with full Add-On Support, inclusive the complete Effect Package Depth3D BlueSkyDefender In the ingame Reshade menu activate SuperDepth3D_VR, follow instructions (Home-Key on keyboard for Menu) Download Generic_Depth_Mod.Addon64, copy it next to your Game.exe In the ingame Reshade menu install generic_depth_mod.addon64 (Add-On Tab) Launch Side by Side 3D on your 3D Compatible TV/Monitor + 3D Glasses or Install Vorpx Desktop Viewer or Depth3D VR Companion App

Enable VR

Install Reshade with full Add-On Support, inclusive the complete Effect Package Depth3D BlueSkyDefender
In the ingame Reshade menu activate SuperDepth3D_VR, follow instructions (Home-Key on keyboard for Menu)
Download Generic_Depth_Mod.Addon64, copy it next to your Game.exe
In the ingame Reshade menu install generic_depth_mod.addon64 (Add-On Tab)
Launch Side by Side 3D on your 3D Compatible TV/Monitor + 3D Glasses or Install Vorpx Desktop Viewer or Depth3D VR Companion App

Issues fixed

Axii's alternative mode not working

This bug occurs when points are spent both in Delusion and Puppet

Disable the Delusion upgrade^{[citation needed]}

Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for keyboard^[20]
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings` with a text editor. Find every instance of `IK_Q=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2)` and set `0.2` to `0.05` Save changes. Notes This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.

Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for keyboard^[20]

Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings with a text editor.
Find every instance of IK_Q=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2) and set 0.2 to 0.05
Save changes.

Notes

This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.

Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for gamepad^[21]
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings` with a text editor. Find every instance of `IK_Pad_RightTrigger=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2)` and set `0.2` to `0.05` Save changes. Notes This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.

Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for gamepad^[21]

Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings with a text editor.
Find every instance of IK_Pad_RightTrigger=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2) and set 0.2 to 0.05
Save changes.

Notes

This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.

Proper HUD positioning for different aspect ratios

For 16:10 change the value of uiVerticalFrameScale to 1.1253.

For 21:9 change the value of uiHorizontalFrameScale to 1.3125.

Edit user.settings config file^{[citation needed]}
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings` with a text editor. If your aspect ratio is vertically greater than 16:9 increase the value of `uiVerticalFrameScale` above 1. If your aspect ratio is horizontally greater than 16:9 increase the value of `uiHorizontalFrameScale` above 1.

Stutter while using a controller

Edit the config file hidden.ini^{[citation needed]}
Open `<path-to-game>\bin\config\base\hidden.ini`. Change `LockControlScheme=0` to `LockControlScheme=2`. Save the file. Notes Stutter occurs because the game rapidly changes between controller and keyboard prompts. This forces the game to use controller prompts. There won't be any keyboard prompts even while using keyboard controls.

Edit the config file hidden.ini^{[citation needed]}

Open <path-to-game>\bin\config\base\hidden.ini.
Change LockControlScheme=0 to LockControlScheme=2.
Save the file.

Notes

Stutter occurs because the game rapidly changes between controller and keyboard prompts.

This forces the game to use controller prompts.

There won't be any keyboard prompts even while using keyboard controls.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	11, 12	DirectX 12 support added in December 2022 with patch 4.0.
Shader Model support	5

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	PhysX	v3.3.0 Makes use of some Nvidia-accelerated effects (HairWorks) that may cause slowdown on AMD GPUs. See #Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware to mitigate.
Audio	Wwise
Interface	Scaleform

Enable Debug Console

Modify general.ini file^[16]
Open `<path-to-game>\bin\config\base\general.ini` with a text editor. Add `DBGConsoleOn=true` under `[General]` section. You can open the console with ` (on an US layout keyboard, might differ for other layouts).

Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware

Create a profile via Catalyst Control Center^[22]
Create a profile for `witcher3.exe` in the Catalyst Control Center. Set Tessellation Mode to Override application settings. Set the Maximum Tessellation Level to either 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x.

Installing mods

The Witcher 3 Mod Manager by stefan3372, which takes care of DLC/Mods folders and .ini files, is recommended for the not-so-tech-savvy. However, the ideal method is manual installation.

After the Next Gen Update (version 4.00 and beyond) the following mods are now included with the game: The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project, HD Monsters Reworked, Immersive Real-time Cutscenes, Nitpicker's Patch and World Map Fixes.^[23]

NPC Physics 60 FPS Fix

Community mod that fixes hair, fur, clothing, medallions, weapons, etc, behavior when the game runs at different than 30 fps speeds. The mod was built to run with the E3 Geralt Hair Physics 60FPS Fix and Hairworks Hair Physics 60fps Fix that fixes the same problem on Geralt's non-HairWorks and HairWorks hair.

True E3 Armour

Aims to bring back the accurate E3 armor textures and mesh for the starting viper armour appearance presented in the pre-release 2014 gameplay demo into the final game. This includes "High definition broken chainmails with accurate leather strings, remodelled boots, pants, gloves, belt, 4k texture maps with realistic leather specular". Also as an optional "shortgloves" are added as dlc.

E3 Roach Collection

Restores the E3 appearance of Roach with Improved skin, Fixed contact shadows, Improved colors & 4k texture maps. Available in multiple variants to choose from.

Performance fix for 2-4 core CPUs

Battle Encoder Shirasé (BES) + instruction - After the patch 1.06-1.07, it's almost impossible to play with 2 core processor. It's a small tool that throttles the CPU usage of the process you “target”: for instance, you can limit the CPU usage of a process which would use CPU 100%, down to 99%, like in this case. As a result, the game becomes playable.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	7	8, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940	Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	6 GB	8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	35 GB	50 GB^{[Note 2]}
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 DirectX 11 compatible	Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 290

A 64-bit operating system is required.

The system requirements listed above are for the DirectX 11 version. With the release of the Next-Gen Update, CDPR has listed additional system requirements for DirectX 12 and ray-tracing.

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/292030/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (292030) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ As of Update 4.00

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Next-gen update list of changes - CDProjektRED - last accessed on 2022-12-13
↑ Patch 4.01 — list of changes - last accessed on 2023-02-02
↑ Another PC Hotfix is available! - last accessed on 2023-02-02
↑ PC Hotfix is available! - last accessed on 2023-02-02
↑ Patch 4.02 — list of changes - last accessed on 2023-03-13
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Retail PC Version FAQ
↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-09
Confirmed witcher3.exe can be launched directly through the game folder without the Steam client running or launching when using the executable.
↑ The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt for PC - last accessed on 2020-04-24
"Game uses DRM-free technology."
↑ Upcoming Changes to the EA Origin Catalog - last accessed on 2022-12-22
↑ I want to revert to an earlier version of the game - last accessed on 2022-12-16
↑ Verified by User:Klumb3r on 2017-08-22
↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2022-12-14
Tested on Steam version of the game
↑ IGN - Cross-Progression and Cross-Platform Saves - last accessed on 2022-12-14
↑ HDR Support - last accessed on 2023-07-19
↑ The Witcher - Patch 1.05 for PC out now! - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^16.0 ^16.1 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version
↑ The Witcher - Patch 1.04 for PC out now! - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Eleventeen on 2015-12-10
↑ Enabling Steam Controller input icons (even on the GOG version) - last accessed on May 2023
↑ PC holding down q to cast axii puppet does not work in combat - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Credits goes to Luka B in comment section - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Important Information about AMD Catalyst™ Driver Support for Project CARS and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
↑ The Witcher 3 Complete Edition Mods List - last accessed on 2022-12-20

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+|current state     = The Witcher 3's Next-Generation update released on 14 December 2022 for everyone who owns the game as a free update. This includes [[DLSS]] 3, [[FSR]] 2.1, ray-traced global illumination, ray-traced ambient occlusion, ray-traced shadows, ray-traced reflections (on some surfaces and bodies of water), dynamic resolution scaling, more broader implemented screen space reflections (previously exclusive to water surfaces), improved texture resolution, improved environmental geometric detail, high-resolution self-shadowing, with a new Ultra+ settings to significantly increase visual fidelity on several fronts: number of background characters, shadow quality, grass density, texture quality, foliage visibility range, terrain quality, water quality and detail level.<ref name="patch notes next-gen">{{Refurl|url=https://www.thewitcher.com/en/news/47105/next-gen-update-list-of-changes|title=Next-gen update list of changes - CDProjektRED|date=2022-12-13}}</ref>
+The next-gen update also featured a photo mode, cross-platform saves, new DLC quest (In The Eternal Fire's Shadow) and costumes based on the Netflix show, Quick Sign Casting option, tweaked fall damage, easier herb looting, dynamically hidden minimap, minimap filter to reduce icon clutter, scalable subtitles, expanded controller customization, pausable cutscenes, previously pre-rendered cutscenes are now real-time, Chinese Simplified and Korean audio, and several bugfixes related to quests, cutscenes and general gameplay.<ref name="patch notes next-gen"/>
+The game has received a couple of patches after the next-gen update, adding a performance mode for ray-traced global illumination, motion blur slider and refraction to water reflections. It additionally improved stability and performance, fixed various bugs and more, such as Screen Space Reflection not working, and horizon-based Ambient Occlusion missing on PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292030/announcements/detail/3632751459961133387|title=Patch 4.01 — list of changes|date=2023-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/292030/view/3620362751664788837|title=Another PC Hotfix is available!|date=2023-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/292030/view/6363054385858005537|title=PC Hotfix is available!|date=2023-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292030/announcements/detail/3659776227051559106|title=Patch 4.02 — list of changes|date=2023-03-13}}</ref>}}
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_preorder GOG.com Support Page]
+{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-r183 PC Report]
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/237110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?forums/the-witcher-series.22/ Official Forums]
+{{mm}} [https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Witcher_Wiki Official Witcher Wiki (Fandom)]
+{{mm}} [https://witcher-games.fandom.com/wiki/Witcher_Wiki Official Witcher Game Series Wiki (Gamepedia)]
+{{mm}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3 The Witcher 3 Nexus Mods]
+{{GOG.com links|1207664663|the_witcher_3_wild_hunt}}
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/292030/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 ==Availability==
-{{Availability Table|
+{{Availability|
-{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/thewitcher3/en GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Initial retail release requires the [http://play.thewitcher.com launch file]. <br/ > Launch file requirement removed in later retail releases. <br/ > Patches and DLC are only available by activating on GOG.com.<ref name="retail">[https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-retail-pc-version-faq.35581/ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Retail PC Version FAQ]</ref> | GOG.com | Windows }}
-{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/292030/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |  }}
+{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-witcher-3-wild-hunt | DRM-free| Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2672-3 | GOG.com | Game of the Year Edition. |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_witcher_3_wild_hunt | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_game_of_the_year_edition|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble Store | the-witcher-3-wild-hunt | GOG.com | {{store link|Humble Store|the-witcher-3-complete-edition|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 292030 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-09|comment=Confirmed {{file|witcher3.exe}} can be launched directly through the game folder without the Steam client running or launching when using the executable.}}</ref> {{store link|Steam-sub|124923|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Origin | witcher/the-witcher-wild-hunt | DRM-free | DRM-free.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/store/witcher/the-witcher-wild-hunt|title=The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt for PC | Origin|date=2020-04-24|snippet=Game uses DRM-free technology.}}</ref><br>Removed on June 13, 2022 and thus does not receive the Next-Gen Update<ref>{{refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/ea-pc-third-party-titles-2022|title=Upcoming Changes to the EA Origin Catalog|date=2022-12-22}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00XCRT0GS | GOG.com |  | | Windows | unavailable }}
+}}
+{{++}} All the digital distribution versions come with free bonuses that include the soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats.
+{{++}} No version of the game requires either GOG Galaxy or any type of authentication, activation, or digital distribution software.
+{{ii}} The initial 2015 release has 4 DVDs, while the 2016 Complete Edition release has 6 DVDs.
+{{ii}} If you wish to revert to it, the Legacy version (pre Next-Gen) is available on applicable store fronts<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.cdprojektred.com/en/witcher-3/pc/sp-technical/issue/2339/i-want-to-revert-to-an-earlier-version-of-the-game|title=I want to revert to an earlier version of the game|date=2022-12-16}}</ref>; on Steam, under the beta branch options; and for GOG.com, offline installers for this version were moved to the Extras section in the library as well.
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported           =
+|dlc                    = The minor DLC include cosmetics, items, quests, or the new game+ mode.
+|expansion pack         = Expansion packs include campaigns separate from the main one.
+|freeware               =
+|free-to-play           =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored              =
+|subscription           =
+}}
+{{DLC|
+{{DLC/row| 'Ballad Heroes' Neutral Gwent Card Set | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Ciri | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Triss | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Yennifer | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Beard and Hairstyle Set | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Blood and Wine | Included in '''Game of the Year'''/'''Complete Edition'''. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Elite Crossbow Set | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Expansion Pass | Includes '''Hearts of Stone''' and '''Blood and Wine''' expansions. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Hearts of Stone | Included in '''Game of the Year'''/'''Complete Edition'''. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| New Finisher Animations | Free.| Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| New Game + | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Contract: Missing Miners' | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted' | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Fool's Gold' | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear' | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Where the Cat and Wolf Play...' | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Nilfgaardian Armor Set | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Skellige Armor Set | Free. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Temerian Armor Set | Free. | Windows }}
+}}
+==Essential improvements==
+===Patches===
+{{ii}} The retail release requires a [https://play.thewitcher.com launch file] to play. Further patches require activating on GOG.com.<ref name="retail"/>
+===Skip intro videos===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use Skip Movies mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Klumb3r|date=2017-08-22}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download the [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/358 Skip Movies] mod
+# Extract the contents of the archive to {{file|{{P|game}}\mods|folder}}.
+}}
+===Skip loading screen narration videos===
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.settings config file|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix=
+Add this setting:
+<code>[LoadingScreen/Debug]<br>
+DisableVideos=true</code>
+It will auto-skip loading screen videos (which you can also skip by pressing space on a keyboard and square/X on PS4/Xbox controllers respectively).
+}}
+===Skip REDlauncher on start-up===
+{{Fixbox|description=Add <code>--launcher-skip</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2022-12-14|comment=Tested on Steam version of the game}}</ref>|fix=
+Do note that this will launch the DX12 version. This can be changed by editing the <code>launcher-configuration.json</code> file.
+# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\launcher-configuration.json}} with a text editor.
+# Change <code>"fallback": "DirectX 12"</code> to <code>"fallback": "DirectX 11"</code>.
 }}
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 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 }}
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\gamesaves\}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 }}
-<!---
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                =
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           =
+|epic games launcher       = true
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|gamesave manager      =
+|origin                    = unknown
-|gamesave manager notes=
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = true
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
---->
+{{ii}} Cross-save is available with all console versions of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/Cross-Progression_and_Cross-Platform_Saves|title=IGN - Cross-Progression and Cross-Platform Saves|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>
-==Video settings==
-{{Video settings
+==Video==
-|wsgf link                  =
+{{Image|Witcher3NextGenGraphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
-|widescreen wsgf award      =
+{{Video
-|multimonitor wsgf award    =
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/witcher-3-wild-hunt/en
-|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =
+|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
-|4k ultra hd wsgf award     =
+|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
-|widescreen resolution      = unknown
+|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
-|widescreen resolution notes=
+|4k ultra hd wsgf award     = gold
-|multimonitor               = unknown
+|widescreen resolution      = true
-|multimonitor notes         =
+|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for setting a custom resolution if needed.
-|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+|multimonitor               = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|multimonitor notes         = Cutscenes are 16:9. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173348#p173348 related WSGF thread].
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|ultrawidescreen            = true
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are 16:9. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173348#p173348 related WSGF thread].
+|4k ultra hd                = true
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
-|fov                        = unknown
+|fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  =
+|fov notes                  = Default is 60°. Use [https://www.gog.com/forum/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt/fov_tweak_recommended FOV Tweak by wghost81].
-|windowed                   = unknown
+|windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             =
-|borderless windowed        = unknown
+|borderless windowed        = true
 |borderless windowed notes  =
-|anisotropic                = unknown
+|anisotropic                = true
-|anisotropic notes          =
+|anisotropic notes          = Controlled by '''Texture Quality''' setting. '''Low''' is 1x, '''Medium''' 4x, '''High''' 8x and '''Ultra''' 16x.
-|antialiasing               = unknown
+|upscaling                  = true
-|antialiasing notes         =
+|upscaling tech             = TAAU, FSR 2.1, XESS 1.1, DLSS 2.5
-|vsync                      = unknown
+|upscaling notes            = Dynamic resolution scaling is only available when using TAAU or [[FSR]] 2. [[FSR]] 2 and [[DLSS]] are only in DX12 version. '''DLSS Frame Generation''' is supported.
+|antialiasing               = true
+|antialiasing notes         = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]]
+|vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                =
-|oculus rift                = unknown
+|60 fps                     = true
-|oculus rift notes          =
+|60 fps notes               = FPS cap can be configured to 30, 60, 75, 90, 120, 144 or unlimited in options menu.
-|high frame rate            = unknown
+|120 fps                    = true
-|high frame rate notes      =
+|120 fps notes              =
-|color blind                = unknown
+|hdr                        = true
-|color blind notes          =
+|hdr notes                  = Automatically enabled when connected to an HDR screen. A calibration menu was added in Patch 4.04.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292030/announcements/detail/3667669572520928649|title=HDR Support|date=2023-07-19}}</ref>
+|color blind                = true
+|color blind notes          = Improves visibility of tracks, marks, footprints and scent clues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.cdprojektred.com/news/patch-1-05-for-pc-out-now/|title=The Witcher - Patch 1.05 for PC out now!|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+|ray tracing               = true
+|ray tracing notes         = Ray-traced global illumination, ambient occlusion, shadows and reflections.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.settings config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
+# Find <code>Resolution=XXxYY</code> and set your resolution (e.g. <code>Resolution=1152x648</code>).
+# If you want to use a resolution lower than 1024x768, also find <code>FullScreenMode=X</code> and change <code>X</code> to <code>1</code> or use borderless mode.
+# Save the file and launch the game.
 }}
-==Input settings==
+===Change in-game cinematic framerate===
-{{Input settings
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify user.settings file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-|key remap                 = unknown
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
-|key remap notes           =
+# Change <code>MovieFramerate</code> to which you desire (e.g. <code>60</code> or <code>120</code>).
-|acceleration option       = unknown
+}}
-|acceleration option notes =
-|mouse menu                = unknown
+===Disable Cinematic Supersampling===
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify user.settings file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
+# Add <code>MovieUbersampling=false</code> under <code>[Visuals]</code> section.
+}}
+===Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses===
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify user.settings file|ref=<ref name="forums.cdprojektred.com">[https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/a-compendium-of-tweaks-and-fixes-for-the-pc-version.36300/page-34#post-1899959 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version]</ref>|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
+# Add <code>MotionSicknessFocusMode=true</code> under <code>[Gameplay]</code> section.
+}}
+==Input==
+{{Image|Witcher3 control settings.png|In-game control settings.}}
+{{Input
+|key remap                 = true
+|key remap notes           = Since version 1.04 all keys can be remapped.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.cdprojektred.com/news/patch-1-04-for-pc-out-now/|title=The Witcher - Patch 1.04 for PC out now!|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+|acceleration option       = true
+|acceleration option notes = Under '''Video Options''', enable '''Hardware Cursor''' to disable mouse acceleration.
+|mouse sensitivity         = true
+|mouse sensitivity notes   = Can only be changed if Hardware Cursor is disabled. Can be set seperately for menus and gameplay.
+|mouse menu                = true
 |mouse menu notes          =
-|invert mouse y-axis       = unknown
+|invert mouse y-axis       = true
-|invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|invert mouse y-axis notes = X-axis inversion is also possible.
-|controller support        = unknown
-|controller support notes  =
-|full controller           = unknown
-|full controller notes     =
-|controller remap          = unknown
-|controller remap notes    =
-|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
-|invert controller y-axis notes=
 |touchscreen               = unknown
 |touchscreen notes         =
+|controller support        = true
+|controller support notes  =
+|full controller           = true
+|full controller notes     =
+|controller remap          = hackable
+|controller remap notes    = Possible by editing the input.settings file or with mods, some user-made presets are available on the Nexus.
+|controller sensitivity    = true
+|controller sensitivity notes=
+|invert controller y-axis  = true
+|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also possible.
+|xinput controllers        = true
+|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xbox prompts              = true
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|playstation controllers   = true
+|playstation controller models = DS4, DS
+|playstation controllers notes =
+|playstation prompts       = true
+|playstation prompts notes =
+|light bar support         = true
+|light bar support notes   = Blue on the Main Menu, Green in Gameplay, Red on Game Over.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eleventeen|date=2015-12-10}}</ref>
+|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
+|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
+|dualsense haptics support  = false
+|dualsense haptics support notes =
+|playstation connection modes = Wired, Wireless
+|playstation connection modes notes =
+|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
+|controller hotplug        = true
+|controller hotplug notes  =
+|haptic feedback           = true
+|haptic feedback notes     =
+|simultaneous input        = true
+|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts. Prompts can be set to fixed by changing <code>LockControlScheme</code> in {{file|{{P|game}}\bin\config\base\hidden.ini}} to <code>1</code> (KB/M) or <code>2</code> (controller). <code>0</code> enables switching between prompts. Enable Steam Controller support [https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/wiki/game-guides/the-witcher-3#wiki_how_to_get_the_gamepad.2Bprecision_template_working_properly here].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/wiki/game-guides/the-witcher-3#wiki_how_to_get_the_gamepad.2Bprecision_template_working_properly|title=Enabling Steam Controller input icons (even on the GOG version)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+|steam input api           = false
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = true
+|steam input presets notes = [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]].
+|steam controller prompts  = true
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Image|Witcher3 audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
-|separate volume          = unknown
+{{Audio
-|separate volume notes    =
+|separate volume          = true
-|surround sound           = unknown
+|separate volume notes    = Master, music, effects and voice.
-|surround sound notes     =
+|surround sound           = limited
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.1 (no in-game option).
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
-|closed captions          = unknown
+|closed captions          = true
 |closed captions notes    =
-|mute on focus lost       = unknown
+|mute on focus lost       = true
-|mute on focus lost notes =
+|mute on focus lost notes = Loading screens and cinematics (FMVs) do not mute on focus lost.
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
+{{ii}} HRTF mod for headphones can be found [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/2152?tab=description here] (x3daudio1_7_hrtf seeming to work on top of Wwise).
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+  |language  = Simplified Chinese
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   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     =Added in November 7, 2018 with patch 1.32 (announced in their official Sina Weibo). You can enable it from the game settings. Audio added in patch 4.0.
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 {{L10n/switch
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   |notes     =
   |fan       =
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+|language  = Indonesian
+|interface = hackable
+|audio     = false
+|subtitles = hackable
+|fan       = true
+|notes     = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-game-of-year.html IGTC Team (Indonesia Game Translator Community)]
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
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   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Korean
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = false
+  |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Audio added in patch 4.0.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Polish
+  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
   |interface = true
   |audio     = true
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   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
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   |interface = true
   |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/1616/ Russian Localization Fixes by DJ_Kovrik, download the updated optional file]
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Spanish
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Spanish
+  |language  = Turkish
   |interface = true
   |audio     = false
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   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
+}}
+{{ii}} Non-English versions also include the English voice files (''enpc.w3speech''), but those can be safely deleted if another language is used.
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
+|gg3d name                   =
+|native 3d gg3d award        =
+|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
+|iz3d gg3d award             =
+|native 3d                   = unknown
+|native 3d notes             =
+|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt.html new Geo-11 3D Driver (RTX3000/4000 compatible)]
+|tridef 3d                   = true
+|tridef 3d notes             = UI is 2D by default, occasional rendering problems with distance shadows and decals.
+|iz3d notes                  =
+|vorpx                       = true
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D,Z3D,AFR-3D Enhanced Edition
+|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
+|htc vive                    =
+|htc vive notes              =
+|oculus rift                 =
+|oculus rift notes           =
+|osvr                        =
+|osvr notes                  =
+|keyboard-mouse              =
+|keyboard-mouse notes        =
+|3rd space gaming vest       =
+|3rd space gaming vest notes =
+|novint falcon               =
+|novint falcon notes         =
+|trackir                     =
+|trackir notes               =
+|tobii eye tracking          =
+|tobii eye tracking notes    =
+|play area seated            =
+|play area seated notes      =
+|play area standing          =
+|play area standing notes    =
+|play area room-scale        =
+|play area room-scale notes  =
+}}
+===Other Virtual Reality===
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable VR|ref=|fix=
+# Install [https://reshade.me/#download Reshade with full Add-On Support], inclusive the complete Effect Package Depth3D BlueSkyDefender
+# In the ingame Reshade menu activate SuperDepth3D_VR, follow instructions (Home-Key on keyboard for Menu)
+# Download [https://discord.gg/W2f7YhX/ Generic_Depth_Mod.Addon64], copy it next to your Game.exe
+# In the ingame Reshade menu install generic_depth_mod.addon64 (Add-On Tab)
+# Launch Side by Side 3D on your 3D Compatible TV/Monitor + 3D Glasses or Install [https://www.vorpx.com/ Vorpx Desktop Viewer] or [https://github.com/BlueSkyDefender/Depth3D Depth3D VR Companion App]
+}}
+==Issues fixed==
+===Axii's alternative mode not working===
+{{ii}} This bug occurs when points are spent both in Delusion and Puppet
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable the Delusion upgrade|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for keyboard|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/pc-holding-down-q-to-cast-axii-puppet-does-not-work-in-combat.37796/#post-1824038|title=PC holding down q to cast axii puppet does not work in combat|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\input.settings}} with a text editor.
+# Find every instance of <code>IK_Q=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2)</code> and set <code>0.2</code> to <code>0.05</code>
+# Save changes.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for gamepad|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8DcgDstk4|title=Credits goes to Luka B in comment section|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\input.settings}} with a text editor.
+# Find every instance of <code>IK_Pad_RightTrigger=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2)</code> and set <code>0.2</code> to <code>0.05</code>
+# Save changes.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.
+}}
+===Proper HUD positioning for different aspect ratios===
+{{ii}} For 16:10 change the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.1253</code>.
+{{ii}} For 21:9 change the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.3125</code>.
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.settings config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
+# If your aspect ratio is vertically greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> above 1.
+# If your aspect ratio is horizontally greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> above 1.
+}}
+===Stutter while using a controller===
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file hidden.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{P|game}}\bin\config\base\hidden.ini}}.
+# Change <code>LockControlScheme=0</code> to <code>LockControlScheme=2</code>.
+# Save the file.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Stutter occurs because the game rapidly changes between controller and keyboard prompts.
+{{ii}} This forces the game to use controller prompts.
+{{ii}} There won't be any keyboard prompts even while using keyboard controls.
+}}
+==Other information==
+===API===
+{{API
+|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
+|direct3d notes         = DirectX 12 support added in December 2022 with patch 4.0.
+|directdraw versions    =
+|directdraw notes       =
+|opengl versions        =
+|opengl notes           =
+|glide versions         =
+|glide notes            =
+|software mode          =
+|software mode notes    =
+|mantle support         =
+|mantle support notes   =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
+|dos modes              =
+|dos modes notes        =
+|shader model versions  = 5
+|shader model notes     =
+|windows 32-bit exe     = false
+|windows 64-bit exe     = true
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable=
+|linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux executable notes =
+}}
+===Middleware===
+{{Middleware
+|physics          = PhysX
+|physics notes    = v3.3.0<br>Makes use of some Nvidia-accelerated effects ('''HairWorks''') that may cause slowdown on AMD GPUs. See [[#Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware]] to mitigate.
+|audio            = Wwise
+|audio notes      =
+|interface        = Scaleform
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        =
+|cutscenes notes  =
+|multiplayer      =
+|multiplayer notes=
+}}
+===Enable Debug Console===
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify general.ini file|ref=<ref name="forums.cdprojektred.com">[https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/a-compendium-of-tweaks-and-fixes-for-the-pc-version.36300/page-34#post-1899959 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version]</ref>|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\bin\config\base\general.ini}} with a text editor.
+# Add <code>DBGConsoleOn=true</code> under <code>[General]</code> section.
+# You can open the console with ` (on an US layout keyboard, might differ for other layouts).
+}}
+===Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware===
+{{Fixbox|description=Create a profile via Catalyst Control Center|ref=<ref name="support.amd.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619050328/http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/The-Witcher3.aspx Important Information about AMD Catalyst™ Driver Support for Project CARS and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]</ref>|fix=
+# Create a profile for {{file|witcher3.exe}} in the Catalyst Control Center.
+# Set '''Tessellation Mode''' to '''Override application settings'''.
+# Set the '''Maximum Tessellation Level''' to either '''2x''', '''4x''', '''8x''' or '''16x'''.
 }}
+===Installing mods===
+{{ii}} The [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/2678 Witcher 3 Mod Manager by stefan3372], which takes care of DLC/Mods folders and .ini files, is recommended for the not-so-tech-savvy. However, the ideal method is manual installation.
+{{ii}} After the Next Gen Update (version 4.00 and beyond) the following mods are now included with the game: The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project, HD Monsters Reworked, Immersive Real-time Cutscenes, Nitpicker's Patch and World Map Fixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/The_Witcher_3_Complete_Edition_Mods_List|title=The Witcher 3 Complete Edition Mods List|date=2022-12-20}}</ref>
+===[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/3268 NPC Physics 60 FPS Fix]===
+{{ii}} Community mod that fixes hair, fur, clothing, medallions, weapons, etc, behavior when the game runs at different than 30 fps speeds. The mod was built to run with the [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/3168 E3 Geralt Hair Physics 60FPS Fix] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/3738 Hairworks Hair Physics 60fps Fix] that fixes the same problem on Geralt's non-HairWorks and HairWorks hair.
+===[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/4989 True E3 Armour]===
+{{ii}} Aims to bring back the accurate E3 armor textures and mesh for the starting viper armour appearance presented in the pre-release 2014 gameplay demo into the final game. This includes "High definition broken chainmails with accurate leather strings, remodelled boots, pants, gloves, belt, 4k texture maps with realistic leather specular". Also as an optional "shortgloves" are added as dlc.
+===[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/4847 E3 Roach Collection]===
+{{ii}} Restores the E3 appearance of Roach with Improved skin, Fixed contact shadows, Improved colors & 4k texture maps. Available in multiple variants to choose from.
+===Performance fix for 2-4 core CPUs===
+{{ii}} [https://mion.yosei.fi/BES/ Battle Encoder Shirasé (BES)] + [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/556 instruction] -  After the patch 1.06-1.07, it's almost impossible to play with 2 core processor. It's a small tool that throttles the CPU usage of the process you “target”: for instance, you can limit the CPU usage of a process which would use CPU 100%, down to 99%, like in this case. As a result, the game becomes playable.
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 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    =
+|minOS    = 7
-|minCPU   =
+|minCPU   = Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz
-|minmem   =
+|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 940
-|minHD    =
+|minRAM   = 6 GB
-|minGPU   =
+|minHD    = 35 GB
-|minGPU2  =
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
-|minGPU3  =
+|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 |minVRAM  =
-|minDX    =
+|minDX    = 11
 |minSM    =
-|recOS    =
+|recOS    = 8, 8.1, 10
-|recCPU   =
+|recCPU   = Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
-|recmem   =
+|recCPU2  = AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
-|recHD    =
+|recRAM   = 8 GB
-|recGPU   =
+|recHD    = 50 GB{{note|As of Update 4.00}}
-|recGPU2  =
+|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770
-|recGPU3  =
+|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
 |recVRAM  =
 |recDX    =
 |recSM    =
+|notes    =
 }}
+{{ii}} The system requirements listed above are for the DirectX 11 version. With the release of the Next-Gen Update, [https://support.cdprojektred.com/en/witcher-3/pc/sp-technical/issue/2333/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-system-requirements CDPR has listed additional system requirements for DirectX 12 and ray-tracing.]
-{{System requirements
+{{References}}
-|OSfamily = OS X
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}
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