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CD Projekt Red has announced the release window for the upgraded next-generation console version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt<\/em>. Again.<\/h4>\n

Despite several previous delays, the next-gen version is now due to arrive before the year is out. CD Projekt Red has stated it\u2019ll drop in the fourth quarter of this year so it could well be released at 11.59PM on New Years Eve. However, we have our fingers crossed we\u2019ll at least get our hands on it before Christmas.<\/p>\n

So why do we think CDPR is actually going to deliver? Mainly because they\u2019ve taken development of the next-gen version in-house. Previously, it was being handled by Russian developer Saber Interactive, though CDPR have yet to state just why they took it back. It\u2019s possible that Russia\u2019s invasion of the Ukraine was a factor or, given previous delays, it may have been that CDPR felt the studio was underperforming.<\/p>\n

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Whatever the reason, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 owners will have the opportunity to explore monster-slayer Geralt\u2019s world in glorious next-gen-o-vision. You can expect, at least, a high-performance mode and a high-fidelity mode, giving you the choice of playing The Witcher 3<\/em> at 60FPS or having it look absolutely gorgeous. The next-gen version will be available as a free upgrade for both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, though it\u2019ll probably also get a disc version at some point.<\/p>\n

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Let’s make this 7th anniversary even better, shall we?<\/p>\n

We’re delighted to share that the Next Gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is planned to release in Q4 2022.<\/p>\n

See you on the Path, witchers! pic.twitter.com\/2wQbxMP4zh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Witcher (@witchergame) May 19, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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However, if you\u2019re a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 owner who doesn\u2019t own The Witcher 3<\/em> you should buy it right now. The Game of the Year Edition, which includes the base game and all expansions\/extra content is a measly $9.99 on the US PlayStation store and \u00a36.99 on the UK PlayStation store, up until May 26th.<\/p>\n

In other words, you can purchase it for a pittance and get the next-gen upgrade when it\u2019s released. You can check out our review here if you\u2019ve not experienced The Witcher 3<\/em> yet and want to know why it\u2019s such a must-have for RPG fans.<\/p>\n

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt<\/em> is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n