The Witcher 3 Remastered - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox X|S Tech Review - Patch 5.01 Frame-Rate Boosts Tested
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The short version
- Compared to the initial 5.00 version frame-rates are improved, particularly on both PlayStation consoles.
- Elsewhere, Tom takes a look at the broader visual upgrades in the remaster, alongside the Pro enhancements.
- NOTE: Hotfix 5.01b has landed since this video's creation, which CDPR promises to bring "various stability improvements to help ensure a more reliable experience while witchering across the Continent." Examine the DF Website: Go here to check out DF merch!
What to watch for
Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Launch Issues/Patch 5.01 Frame-Rate Boosts 05:09 PS5 and Xbox Performance Tests 07:09 Vanilla vs Remaster Comparison 09:16 PS5 Pro Upgrades 12:13 Conclusion + Switch 2 Comparisons For Fun.
Why it matters
The clip is worth checking against the original source before making any buying or setup decisions.
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