Texture quality seems to be identical as well but the Xbox One version does have the advantage of better anisotropic filtering. Despite one console having a superior GPU than the other, he draw distance and texture streaming is surprisingly similar on both the consoles. Everything form volumetric to alpha effects are identical on the PS4 and Xbox One. But other that, there is absolutely no differences between the two console counterparts.īoth versions are employing temporal anti-aliasing solution resulting into crisp and sharp edges. This immediately gives rise to better image quality on the PS4. But The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the Xbox One is rendered at 900p resolution during most times.
#THE WITCHER 3 PC VS PS4 1080P#
The Xbox One version fluctuates consistently between 900p and 1080p depending on the set of resources that the GPU currently has at a given state. Talking about pixel count, the PS4 version takes the lead with a native 1920 X 1080p presentation. Hopefully, CD Projekt will provide a 30 fps locked option in a future patch, which should help in improving the visual experience by a bit. The frame rate fluctuation isn’t that drastic to cause judder during gameplay but it is noticeable at times. The frame rate is unlocked resulting into frame pacing issues.
#THE WITCHER 3 PC VS PS4 PATCH#
We tested both versions with the day one patch installed and are pleased to report that the game surprisingly runs at a consistent 30 frames per second. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the best looking role playing games you will play on the PS4 and Xbox One.Īfter playing through the first hour of both the PS4 and Xbox One versions, CD Projekt have ensured that the game is heavily optimized performance wise. Despite these extravagant claims, let us get one thing out of the way.
From accusations ranging from graphical downgrade to maintaining parity between the PS4 and Xbox One versions, the game’s road to launch has been nothing but controversial. There is a lot that has been said about the game. The Witcher 3 is available now for the PS4, PC and Xbox One.CD Projekt’s most ambitious project is finally available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. As for the PC version, CD Project Red has stated that they currently have no plan to implement HDR support on PC.
#THE WITCHER 3 PC VS PS4 UPDATE#
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is also getting HDR support with this new update on the Xbox One X while PS4 Pro users will have to wait until the next year for HDR support for the PS4 Pro. These were confirmed to be a part of the update judging from the full patch notes, but the actual update was merely a little over 500 MB in size, which doesn’t really show any high resolution textures were a part of it.
One strange omission from the Xbox One X update is the lack of high-resolution textures for the game. The comparison shows a massive difference in the quality level for the Xbox One X and PC version running at 4K. Since the update is out for a while now, we have a new comparison of the game running on the Xbox One, PC and PS4 Pro. This update implements support for the Xbox One X hardware with features like enhanced visuals, 4K resolution support and even a performance mode than runs the game at dynamic 4K resolution while targeting 60 fps. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has received an update for the Xbox One X today.