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Performance Analysis: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

PS4 and Xbox One tested head-to-head, with some very mixed results.

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jackanderson19854017d ago

wonder why they capped PS4 and not the X1... seems a random choice

Genuine-User4017d ago (Edited 4017d ago )

It does seem kind of odd. CDPR should most definitely cap the X1 at 30fps.

DF:

"To start with cut-scenes, a firm 30fps line is held on PS4 during an early griffin encounter, and in practice this gives us smoother motion compared to the 35fps read-out on Xbox One"

"whenever PS4 does render at a clear 30fps, the presence of a cap and the resultant steady frame-pacing makes it the superior game in motion."

"However, the problem here is that if the PS4's frame-rate drops below this number, it instantly locks to 20fps. It's an instant switch, much like the double-buffer method of v-sync seen in Metal Gear Solid 4 on PS3. In one later scene involving heavy ice effects, it's notable that Xbox One does glance this 20fps figure at a similar moment, but unlike PS4 it's able to waver up and down the scale more freely. Meanwhile, Sony's platform is stuck at this value for long stretches of a scene."

"Overall, the fact Xbox One tends to holds a higher frame-rate is misleading in terms of the quality of the end experience; a capped 30fps is by far the preferred option in this case and we still hope to see it implemented in a future update. The PS4 release has the right tactic, but it lets itself down by being unable to stream in world geometry or render effects at a perfect 30fps to take advantage of this."

" PS4 is capable of smoother passages of play at times. When it comes to performance, and factoring in the game's superior 1920x1080 output, Sony's hardware is a preference - but it's not the clear choice we had expected."

reynod4017d ago (Edited 4017d ago )

I would think they should give people the option

1080p 30fps
720p 60fps.

Dont see why that would be too hard to do. In fact that should be a option with all games.

GMR_PR4017d ago

sounds like PS4 may need some Dynamic Resolution. Both systems sounds like they need performance/bug patches.

ABizzel14017d ago

@reynod

That's because it doesn't work like that. Dropping from 1080p own to 720p, doesn't net you and extra 30fps in games using the same settings.

That's pure console gamer logic, but anyone with a PC knows it varies greatly, and at best you're looking at a 20fps increase, but more likely a 12 - 15 fps increase. Resolution doesn't scale average fps with huge benefits until you start getting into much higher resolutions like 4k.

Genuine-User4017d ago

@GMR_PR

I would not sacrifice a full 1080p presentation for a few extra frames.
Gameplay is almost always hovering around the 30fps mark on the PS4.

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CernaML4017d ago

This looks like the work of misterxmedia. Pathetic.

Ben Dover4017d ago

The guy can't even photoshop properly :\

Destiny10804017d ago

lol, 1920x1080 vs 1600x900

44% more pixels on screen

nothing matches the clarity of a 1080p image, 900p stretched to 1080p results in a blurry image

GMR_PR4017d ago

The difference is there but its so small, 900p look just slightly blurrier. Nothing to make a big fuzz about it.

BallsEye4017d ago

Funny how DF now says 30 fps from ps4 (which drops below 20 WTF, and averages at 25) is better than unlocked xbox one that is 35 fps average, goes up ro 40, and drops maximum to 25. Double standards as always from DF when it comes to XO vs ps4. I advise people to read their previous comparisons, where they actually cheered at unlocked, unstable fps on ps4, and booed at capped and stable 30 fps on XO.

Eonjay4017d ago

If you don't understand what they are saying here, its okay. They are saying that the inconsistent frame rate causes screen juddering. This is not an advantage in any way shape or form. Are you referring to Tomb Raider, a game where it was unlocked on the PS4 and incapable of reaching 30 FPS on Xbox One?

gamer11384017d ago

If you bothered to actually go back and check then you'd know TR ran at LOCKED 30 on Xbox one. Try harder next time.

CernaML4017d ago

No, Tomb Raider was NOT locked at 30fps on the X1. It was CAPPED at 30fps and still dropped frames.

i3eyond the Circle4017d ago

Seems the Xbox One version is more viable to get updated to keep a constant 30fps with no cutbacks.

Might've been something they couldn't get done by launch or maybe a post launch DX12 update for better cpu efficiency may happen so they decided to keep the frames unlocked.

Either way both games look the same with the occasional superior trees on one platform.

Try playing Snapped...I feel that the CPU usage to multitask helps keep the unlocked frame rate at 30 most of the time...kind of a trick for better performance without a patch.

Duke194017d ago (Edited 4017d ago )

Xbox One has the slight edge in performance. PS4 has slight edge in visuals. Fortunately it looks like the PS4 takes the biggest drops during cutscenes (19fps) instead of gameplay, as odd as that seems.

gfk3424017d ago

Firstly, please check DF's article before submitting a post. The article clearly states that whenever the PS4 drops frames under 30, the game AUTOMATICALLY caps the frame at 20 fps.

Secondly, any measurement and every equipment has a margin of error. Thus the 19 fps is what DF software is reading but if you exclude the error margin the game plays at 20 in reality.

Duke194017d ago

Fine - switching to 20fps. 19 or 20, the fact that they are capping it in such a way sucks. 20 fps is NOT great

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The actor who portrayed Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher series of games has died

Alexander Morton, the Scottish actor probably best known for starring in British comedy drama Monarch of the Glen - but known to me for being the hilariously foul-mouthed dwarf Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2 and The Witcher 3 - has died aged 81.

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Xbox Only Made Up 10% of CD Projekt’s Total Sales in 2025

The latest revenue report from CD Projekt Group shows Xbox only made up 10% of sales for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 in 2025.

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Kyizen59d ago

Cause they play NBA2k26, COD and gamepass

Fishy Fingers59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

3x less sales than Playstation.
3x less consoles sold than Playstation.

Per captita, it averages out that the same number of users are buying CDP games regardless of platform, no?

Bathyj59d ago

The exact same or possibly more because a series S, initial investment and effort to Port to Xbox consoles for a third of the return.

Simply not worth it

LMGk58d ago

“ Simply not worth it”

And yet, basically every game comes to Xbox.

NotoriousWhiz58d ago (Edited 58d ago )

A third is a pretty big number to be honest. Like would you rather make 15 million or 20 million? That's the difference that a third makes.

GamingSinceForever59d ago

Hey it’s ok. They are really impressed with XBOx’s new CEO so exclusivity is on the way. 😂

Loktai59d ago

Ok but I mean be logical ... modern PC, Switch, PS4 PS5 then you have XBOX, of all of those XBOX is probably only 10 percent... I mean, what do you expect? 10 percent increase in sales is still nothing to sneeze at, remember - this is CD projekt red and they sell a lot of software. 10 percent of their sales is probably what most studios DREAM of selling .... just playing devils advocate..... its easy to say LOL haha XBOX.... but.. I mean we know what it is at this point. I havent bought on since my xbox one X and before that I only used other peoples xboxes since the OG XBOX and stick with PC and Playstation and switch OLED, but .. I mean.... theres nothing WRONG with an xbox considering its just not the best - but they work fine. make no mistake.

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Rumor: The Witcher 3 Will Get a New DLC in 2026

According to Polish podcasters Rock and Boris, CD Projekt RED is reportedly planning a third DLC for The Witcher 3, set to release in 2026.

jznrpg341d ago

Sign me up. I haven’t played it since it released on PS4 so I could go for another run with a new DLC.

M3talDiamond341d ago

Day 1 but Please release a PS5 Pro patch also

repsahj341d ago (Edited 341d ago )

Please include a free Switch 2 upgrade for the switch 1 versions!

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