With the launch of a new remastered version, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Set up within these few hours new record Number of staff Simultaneously connected players on Steam Since the original launch in 2015.
At the time of writing, the title has Slightly exceeding the upper limit of 120,000 simultaneous users On Valve’s platform, this number is likely to rise further in the coming hours. We don’t know the data related to PS5 and Xbox series
For comparison, the The last peak dates back to January 2020when the first season of the Netflix series pushed the game to 103,329 players. Another high-attendance moment is December 2023, coinciding with the release of the next generation upgrade. When “The Witcher 3” was first launched in May 2015, the number of simultaneous online users reached 92,268.
CD Projekt celebrates new milestone
The series’ official X account also celebrated the results, thanking the community for their continued support:
“Eleven years after launch, more and more witchers are embarking on the journey across the continent. Seeing many of you embark on this journey for the first time, or reliving it again, means a lot to us. Thank you for your trust in us, even after all these years.”
“The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered” Available from now on su PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who already own the original game can upgrade for freewhich also includes expansion packs for Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine.
The new version introduces a wide range of interventions designed to modernize the experience without distorting the game. On the graphics side, we find sharper textures, updated global illumination, more efficient HDR, and advanced technologies like ray tracing and path tracing on PC. Many environmental elements, including foliage, have been redesigned for a more natural look. There is no shortage of technical improvements such as DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and XeSS 2.0, as well as dedicated support for PS5 Pro, Xbox Play Anywhere, and features designed for Nintendo Switch 2, such as Joy-Con 2 mouse mode.
The Witcher 3 Remastered updates and improves gameplay: for CD Projekt, this was the weak point of the original
Not just graphics, Gameplay has also been updated and improved Thanks to improved animations, new terminators, a more responsive camera, and improved monster AI. Additionally, Exploration now benefits from smoother movement and more precise horse management. Character progress has been updated Through the redesigned skill tree, New features include transformations, an expanded photo mode, new accessibility options, a more readable user interface, modernized tutorials, and a revamped loot system.