Witcher 3 Switch 2 Patch Still Coming, PS5 Hotfix Now Live

CD Projekt Red has released hotfix 5.01b for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, bringing stability improvements to the recently launched remaster, while also confirming to concerned fans that a separate Nintendo Switch 2 patch is still in the pipeline.

What the PS5 Hotfix Actually Changes

The patch notes for version 5.01b are minimal. According to Eurogamer, the update delivers “various stability improvements to help ensure a more reliable experience” on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and that is the full extent of the documented changes. CD Projekt Red has been rolling out fixes consistently since The Witcher 3 Remastered launched roughly two weeks ago, working through a range of issues that surfaced after the free update went live. One of the more common complaints from players was that the remaster made the game’s visuals too bright, a problem the studio has since addressed in earlier patches.

Switch 2 Players Left Waiting, but Not Forgotten

The release of a PS5-only patch prompted some anxiety among Nintendo Switch 2 owners who were expecting their own update. CD Projekt Red moved quickly to address the concern, posting on X that the team is “working on getting the Nintendo Switch 2 patch to all users as soon as possible,” as reported by Eurogamer. That Switch 2 update is expected to improve visual clarity and sharpness in the game, though no specific release date has been given.

The Bigger Picture for The Witcher 3 Remastered

The Witcher 3 Remastered is a substantial overhaul arriving 11 years after the original release, touching visuals, animations, skills, and certain gameplay systems at no cost to existing owners. Digital Foundry has since published a full performance breakdown of the PC version, including recommendations for optimized settings, and is continuing to monitor the state of path tracing, which currently places heavy demands on hardware. The remaster also sets the stage for the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, which will add a new region, dozens of hours of content, and a storyline centered on Dandelion. Preview coverage from Gamescom painted the expansion in a positive light ahead of its arrival next year.

Sources: Eurogamer