The Witcher 3 Fans Relieved to Find Low-Polygon Pigeons Have Survived the Remaster Process
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has sparked community relief over the preservation of the game’s infamous low-polygon pigeons. While CD Projekt Red has implemented extensive graphics improvements across the remaster, the developer has maintained the original low-detail pigeon models, particularly for flying pigeons. Updated pigeon models were discovered in the remaster’s code, but these appear to apply only to grounded pigeons, leaving the iconic flying variants intact in their original form.
The discovery prompted mixed reactions within the community. A notable Reddit post comparing the original flying pigeon model with the updated ground-based version garnered significant attention, with the caption “Gone, but never forgotten,” reflecting some fans’ concern about potential changes to the beloved low-poly creatures. However, the community’s ultimate relief suggests the preservation of the flying pigeons—however humble their polygon count—represents an important bit of franchise continuity.
The Witcher 3 Remastered represents CD Projekt Red’s effort to modernize the 2015 RPG classic with enhanced graphics, improved performance, and technical refinements. The pigeon situation exemplifies how even minor visual details carry significance within gaming communities, particularly when dealing with beloved quirks of a game that has accumulated substantial nostalgia over nearly a decade.