The Complete Edition Next Gen looks like a game released in 2023, not 2015. While it doesn't rival Cyberpunk 2077 's path tracing, the art direction combined with modern lighting makes The Continent breathtaking.

The "Next-Gen" update (v4.0) brought significant technical and gameplay overhauls to the classic title:

A full suite of tools to capture and edit screenshots with various filters and camera controls.

Play on Performance. Smooth 60 FPS > pretty puddles.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Next-Gen) represents the rare instance where a masterpiece is refined rather than merely repackaged. Released years after the original 2015 debut, this update serves as a definitive bridge between console generations, proving that Geralt of Rivia’s journey remains the gold standard for open-world role-playing games. By integrating modern technical standards with an already peerless narrative foundation, CD Projekt Red has created a version of the Continent that feels as fresh today as it did nearly a decade ago.

Before we dive into the next-gen updates, let's recap what's included in The Witcher 3: Complete Edition. This version of the game includes:

December 14, 2022 (Free update for existing owners; new standalone Complete Edition) Developer: CD PROJEKT RED Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (also updated on Nintendo Switch with cross-progression)