What Patch 5.01 Means for Witcher 3 Remastered Players
Players on PC and current-gen consoles get a smoother, more customizable experience, while Switch 2 owners can expect an update soon. The continued support shows CDPR's commitment to refining the rema…
Players on PC and current-gen consoles get a smoother, more customizable experience, while Switch 2 owners can expect an update soon. The continued support shows CDPR's commitment to refining the rema…
Key points - Patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3 Remastered is out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. - The update fixes boats moving uncontrollably and skills that weren't working properly. - PC gets GPU-related changes like Dynamic Resolution Scaling; consoles get new Bloom, Light Shafts, and Depth of Field settings. - CD Projekt Red is working on a similar update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. - The Witcher 3 Remastered is currently the top-scoring game of 2026 on Metacritic.
Timeline - October 8, 2026: CD Projekt Red releases Patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. - After Patch 5.01 release: CDPR confirms work on a Nintendo Switch 2 update to bring parity with other platforms.
FAQ
Q: What does Patch 5.01 fix in The Witcher 3 Remastered? A: It fixes boats moving uncontrollably, broken skills, UI issues, and adds new graphics settings for PC and consoles.
Q: Is the Nintendo Switch 2 getting Patch 5.01? A: Not yet. CDPR says they are working on a Switch 2 update to bring it in line with other platforms.
Q: What new graphics settings are available on consoles? A: Xbox Series X|S and PS5 players can now adjust Bloom, Light Shafts, and Depth of Field.
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