The Witcher 3 Next-Gen: How To Change Graphics Modes

This guide explains how to change graphics modes in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The long wait is over and fans can finally play an enhanced version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Witcher 3 next-gen update arrived on 14 December and now players are getting stuck in.

In case you’ve been living under a rock since 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the acclaimed action role-playing game from Polish developer CD Projekt Red.

It made CD Projekt Red arguably the most lauded video game developer in the industry. Unfortunately, all of this goodwill vanished following the calamitous release of Cyberpunk 2077.

But there’s no doubt the company has been working hard to resurrect its reputation. Following numerous updates, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally in a satisfactory state. CD Projekt even announced a new expansion – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – at The Game Awards.

And the good work has carried over to The Witcher 3, too. Those who have already played The Witcher 3‘s next-gen update are calling it a worthy re-release with lots of improvements over the original version.

New features include re-jigged controls, new content inspired by The Witcher Netflix series, photo mode, cross progression, enhanced visuals, and two graphics modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

One of the first things players on PS5 and Xbox will want to do is find their preferred graphics mode. So, let’s go over how to change graphics modes in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update.

How To Change Graphics Modes in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Next-Gen

While consoles still don’t have anywhere near the options that PC players have when it comes to graphics, next-gen games often come with at least two graphics modes to choose from on console.

The Witcher 3 next-gen update is no different. It offers players two modes: ‘Performance’ (which targets 60FPS) and ‘Ray Tracing’ (which targets 30FPS with enhanced visual fidelity).

Changing between graphics modes is easy. But when you launch the game for the first time, it’s easy to get lost in the menus. So, let’s go through it step-by-step.

This is how to change graphics modes in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update:

From the main menu, select ‘Options’. On the next menu, select ‘Display’.

Once in the Display menu, select ‘Graphics’.

Finally, toggle ‘Frame Rate Mode’ to choose your preferred graphics mode.

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And there you have it – you will now be able to play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with all the benefits of next-gen hardware. You just need to decide between the enhanced visuals of Ray Tracing or the buttery smooth 60FPS of Performance Mode. Decisions, decisions…

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