The Witcher 3 Remastered’s New Patch Adds Highly Requested Graphics Fix
CD Projekt Red released patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on October 9, just two weeks after the remaster’s launch. The update addresses multiple technical issues reported by players across PC and console platforms, with particular focus on PlayStation 5 performance and optimization concerns.
A primary issue resolved by the patch was an overly aggressive bloom setting that left the game’s environment looking washed out. Players had quickly identified this visual effect as problematic, and the patch allows users to manually adjust bloom, light shafts, and depth of field through the graphics menu. Beyond graphics fixes, the update includes performance improvements, frame rate limit adjustments on base PS5, UI refinements, and other console-specific enhancements.
The patch represents CD Projekt Red’s commitment to supporting the remaster with timely fixes and refinements. The rapid deployment of updates following the remaster’s release—while a normal practice for major upgrades—demonstrates the developer’s responsiveness to player feedback. The remaster was designed to provide longtime fans with an enhanced experience of the beloved RPG, and these iterative improvements help deliver on that promise by resolving technical inconsistencies that emerged during the initial rollout.