Geralt of Rivia’s final adventure just got a serious glow-up. If you’re firing up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered for the first time, you’ll notice the main menu looks a little different than you remember. Developer CD Projekt Red has quietly added a handful of new options that signal just how substantial this update really is.
New Options Greet You From The Start
Before you even load a save file, the refreshed main menu introduces four new items: Combat Training, Mods, Patch Highlights, and – depending on which platform you’re playing on – Console Features. It’s a small touch, but it immediately tells players that this is more than a simple resolution bump.
Patch Highlights
The Patch Highlights section is exactly what it sounds like: a convenient in-game rundown of the biggest changes bundled into the update. Judging by the trailer CD Projekt Red released last month, there are dozens of new additions and tweaks, but the highlights menu distills it all into the essentials. Topping the list is the headline feature everyone has been talking about.
Upgraded Visuals and Performance
The crown jewel of the remaster is, unsurprisingly, the fully upgraded visuals and performance. Everything from the NPCs you’ll meet on your journey across the Continent to the sprawling environments themselves has been given a fresh coat of paint. On capable hardware, that means ray-traced lighting and shadows, faster load times, and a smoother overall experience – whether you’re exploring the streets of Novigrad or battling a fiend in the swamps of Velen.
Combat Training
For newcomers – or rusty returning witchers – the Combat Training option is a welcome addition. Rather than throwing players into the deep end and hoping they remember how to parry, cast Signs, and dodge, this mode offers a dedicated space to sharpen your swordplay before taking on the Wild Hunt.
Built-In Mod Support
Perhaps the most surprising menu addition is Mods. Historically, modding The Witcher 3 has been a PC-only affair requiring third-party tools and a bit of technical know-how. Bringing mods directly into the game’s interface represents a meaningful shift in how CD Projekt Red is treating its most beloved title, and it opens the door for console players to sample community-created content for the first time.
Why This Update Matters
Released seven years after the original game launched, this remaster could easily have been a lazy cash grab. Instead, CD Projekt Red appears to be treating it as a love letter to the fans who stuck with the game – and an inviting on-ramp for those who somehow still haven’t played it. Features like the Patch Highlights menu show a level of transparency and polish that few studios bother with for a free upgrade.
With The Witcher 3 continuing to sell impressively well years after launch, and Netflix‘s live-action series keeping the franchise in the public eye, this update ensures the game looks and plays like a current-generation title rather than a relic of 2015.
Ready To Return To The Continent?
Whether you’re a veteran witcher planning your fifth playthrough or a newcomer about to meet Geralt for the first time, there’s never been a better moment to jump in. You can grab The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and other great game codes at TURGAME.com, your go-to store for digital game keys and gift cards at competitive prices.
Source: GameSpot – Here’s What’s New In The Witcher 3 Remastered