The Witcher 3 1.07 Patch Will Include Fix For PS4 Version Framerate Drops

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dantesparda3951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

Oh they're there alright. But this is good to hear, I hope it really works.

Dee_913951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

I finished the story at level 35 with over 6 days playing time, I only experienced noticeable frame drops about twice toward the end with the big fighting scenes.. then again I don't have a trained eye.

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tuglu_pati3951d ago

Please, so that I can buy the damn game already :)

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BallsEye3951d ago

game is dropping to 18 FPS on ps4. ALl performance tests show the same. It's nice they are fixing it, but kind of late. Most of people finished the game by now.

BlackWolf123951d ago

Most people?

Most people have a job, and lives, and are responsible adults, who don't have all the free time in the world to finish this game 100% by now.

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Avin19733951d ago

I have a job, two Kids, play only after 10 pm and finished the game Last sunday.

All quests and contracts

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gfk3423951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

I didn't buy it, so I am happy to hear about the patch.

Separately, your statement that the game drops to 18 is false.

According to Digital Foundry, the game is capped at 20 fps when ever the game goes lower than 30 fps. However, such situations are very rarely found in the game (the swamp section is one of them).

This strange behaviour (dropping to 20 fps whenever the game cannot stay at 30fps) is due to the double buffering implemented in the PS4 version.

A very surprising decision having in mind the large bandwidth the PS4 hardware has.

People are saying (on various forums) that the double buffering on PS4 was implemented due to the "marketing deal" between Microsoft and the developer.

Also, the people are saying that the release of this patch means that the "marketing deal" is over and thus the developer is no longer hindered by various "parity clauses".

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NobleRed3950d ago

Don't know about your disagrees. I agree It's too late already. Most finished the game.

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Clown_Syndr0me3950d ago

I done 3 days 20 hours and not been to Skellige yet lol.

showtimefolks3950d ago

I have yet to buy it so when I do pick it up in September, it will be fixed and others issue will be too.

Cd project red are doing an awesome job of fixing every known issue. This is how to support the game after launch

Hopefully Bethesda will do the same for fallout 4

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kevnb3950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

it gets locked down to 20 in cutscenes, it doesnt seem to happen any other time.
"It's an advantage also seen in The Witcher 3's in-engine cut-scenes. As before, PS4 automatically locks to the 20fps line at any sign of dropping below 30fps."
If you watch the videos you can also see gameplay is never locked to 20 fps.

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brich2333951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

I think its for certain sections in the game, like the swamp area, thats the section that got hit hard with fps drops. Seen it on digital foundry, fps drops to a solid 20 fps because of vsync.

Peace_Love_and_FPS3950d ago

I wish we had different graphical options so we wouldn't have to have developers play tech support for us.

As much as the game is amazing the frame rate was bugging the living s*** out of me when I was stuck in the middle of nowhere with the in-laws, and I was on a 720 TV so why couldn't I change my resolution, get way better frames and even take off v-sync should I feel inclined? Even it were just presets, any largely variable graphical options would be very appreciated

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aPerson3951d ago

Only happens to me when I use a torch.

KiwiViper853951d ago

I have never used a torch. Fun fact.

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1nsomniac3950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

If anything the frame rate got worse with patch 1.05 on PS4. I didn't really have any real noticeable frame rate issues on release of the game or previous patches but since 1.05 they're very noticeable & very frequent. Whether I'm in a town a swamp or anywhere it doesn't matter it's consistent & regular.

Glad to hear it's fixed in the new update. I won't hold my breath though until I've seen it for myself.

FunkMacNasty3950d ago

I hope this patch fixes the issues with Geralt's horse. Every time I try to call Roach, he spawns in the middle of some trees or behind a brick wall or fence where I can't reach him. Literally almost every time!

KiwiViper853950d ago

Run out into the open first, then call roach

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wraith49123951d ago

Release the damn pc patch already and stop letting consoles hold up progress.

Gwiz3951d ago

That's something that keeps coming back,money talks.
The consoles are priority now and PC is being diminished to Practically Console.I'm not even going to demand anything lol all of a sudden
it's what's best for all platforms,although i have no idea how this benefits PC gamers in any way.

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Seafort3951d ago

What patch are consoles on now? 1.06? The PC version is 1.06 :)

Isn't the consoles still on 1.05 and was 2 versions behind for most of the post launch support.

I guess if it's all about money then the PC version was their priority due to it getting all the updates first :)

1.07 is the first time where all platforms get the patch simultaneously.

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Palitera3951d ago

Seafort, the patches are released first on PC because there is additional quality assurance controls on consoles. Companies know where the real money is.

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Gwiz3951d ago

" The consoles are priority NOW "
I did specifically say now not earlier,releasing a patch simultaneously on consoles is only because it can't be done in an other way,on PC they can.

deim0s3950d ago

@Seafort - Console patch numbers are 0.01 behind PC patch numbers.

eg. Patch 1.05 for PS4 is the same patch as 1.06 for PC, obviously with platform-specific fixes.

http://forums.cdprojektred....
http://forums.cdprojektred....

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fallacious3951d ago

stop whining you baby

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MysticStrummer3951d ago

He can't. If he stops and thinks he might have time to realize what is actually holding PC gaming back, and it's not consoles.

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Dynasty20213950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

@MysticStrummer

Console patches need to be cleared/authorized/certified.

As always in history, PC versions can be patched whenever the devs want.

So give us your infinite wisdom as to why the PC patch would at all be delayed, and released in time with the consoles for, I dunno, the first time in history?

Give me a reason other than consoles ruining PC again. Go ahead.

It can't be to get on the console crowd's side, because they've released all the other patches on PC first and peasants have had to wait (why are consoles better again?)

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wraith49123950d ago

@fallacious

Eat a dik buttjouster

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Palitera3951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

As they have said: The game only exists in this magnitude because of consoles, so...

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Maxor3950d ago

"Only exists in this magnitude because of consoles" That explained the 18 FPS. Thank god for the console or this kind of awesome performance wouldn't be possible.

There was a time when gaming on the console actually mean something. You can expect a certain level of quality from your games. Now it means jack shit. More and more games are being released broken and poorly optimized.

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RiPPn3951d ago

I've shelved this game until this patch is released.. c'mon let's get this bad boy out already, need to get back in there..

silvacrest3951d ago

yeah, i've done the same, this patch is too crucial to continue playing without it

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teedogg803951d ago

Me too. Can't wait to get back to it.

Cra2yey33951d ago

Doing the same and everyday i want to play it.

ORyanDeee3951d ago

same, waiting for the patch before i continue.

Clown_Syndr0me3950d ago

Why are you all doing this? The patch is just little tweaks etc isn't it? I've not experienced any bugs or any noticeable problems. Only issue I have is no storage space and text is a little small..

silvacrest3950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

im waiting because storage/weight management waste to much time and kinda spoils my playthrough, im literally using half my time trying not to be become overemcumbered, not fun at all, geralt handles like a tank so i want that alternative movement, inventory sorting will finally happen too and lets not forget the absolutely massive list of bug fixes

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Silly Mammo3950d ago

Ever since I bought the upgraded saddlebag that brings my storage up to 170(maybe 190, I forget) I haven't had any issues with item management.

fenome3950d ago

If you make a Fiend Decoction (Alchemy) it'll increase your max carry weight by 20 pounds for 30 minutes. I've found it really useful, especially when I was clearing question marks in Skellige. Every time I was over encumbered I knew it was time to swig the Decoction and head to Novigrad to sell some stuff.

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GortJester3951d ago

I've actually received some fps drops in areas I didn't encounter them before with a couple of these patches... fixes for some, added some in other places. Let's hope this is THE patch of patches that finally kills these minor fps issues.

psplova3951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

RELEASE THE PATCH..EN!

samchez773951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

Why the delay with the PC patch? taking forever to release it.....

I hope it fixes the slight horse stutter when trotting on PC. It's annoying. Only when trotting slow with horse. Galloping is fine.

Articuno763949d ago

If it is what I think it is you aren't experiencing stutter, rather the drop off on the horse movement animation (and the placement of the camera that obscures the horse's movement) creates the impression of a sharp/sudden change that's stutter-like.

To be sure, look at a moving element in the distance rather than the horse and observe if the movement is fluid or not.

samchez773949d ago

yeah you are right Articuno76. That's exactly what it is.

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raggy-rocket3951d ago

Stop posting PlayStation news in xbox section for clicks, we don't care about PS4 witcher 3 patches.

Raider693951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

The patch its for the Ps4 and Xbox one too and the improvements are for the two systems in terms of performance improvements!Theres no special patch or special improvements to the Ps4 performance,if you read the change log for the patch te improvements are for both consoles!Faster streaming of assets...and overall improvement to performance that will be apply to the two consoles and some to the PC too!Again Marcin Mommot says one thing on Twitter and the blogger adds words that he never told.He says there will be improvements to the framerate on the PS4 but thats already explicit on the patch change log "performance improvements",he never says nothing about a special patch to the Ps4 framerate.

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raggy-rocket3950d ago

Oh sorry, it only mentioned PS4 so I assumed it was a ps4 only patch. Guess that's a lesson learned on why you must always read the article first haha

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esmittystud1013951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

Finally.....even though I didn't notice much.

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SouljAx3603951d ago

Been hearing about this patch for so long. I had just about started the game when it was announced so I decided to wait for it. Probably could've beaten the game by now.

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kevnb3951d ago

the framerate is actually pretty good on ps4, but im glad they will improve it.

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kevnb3950d ago

not sure why im getting disagrees. http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...
heres the article. You can see while the framerate does get as low as 20 fps its not capped at 20 fps unless its in a cutscene. Heck we see the framerate hovering around25-30 fps at times.

maelstromb3951d ago

Why is it that I keep seeing articles about this patch and about how it's coming THIS week, but not one specifies a release date?! C'mon CD Projekt, freaking release it already...

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kevnb3950d ago

it has to be approved, I imagine it takes time.

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LamerTamer3951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

The good news is that it is a few FPS smoother, the bad news is that it gets more graphics downgrades in draw distance, LOD, lighting etc. They already downgraded the graphics with previous patches, just google it. To me I would rather have the original graphics, the unpatched game looked the best but had many bugs.

leemo193951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

I only notice frame drops doing some cutscenes and a occasional battle in certain areas. Its nice to know cd projekt making sure frame-rate stays stable though. What I have notice, but most likely just me but every patch since 1.03 pops ins seem to happen more often especially in novigrade city. I have to meditate just for everything appear at times.

UNKLE3950d ago

"The Witcher 3 1.07 Patch Will Include Fix For PS4 Version Framerate Drops"

Downgrade incoming? i dont think cd project red can optimize this game to any platform including pc...

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Articuno763949d ago

Except TW3 is really well optimised?

People focus too much on high-end optimisation that they don't notice how good the game runs/looks on low. It's surprisingly scalable.

FoxyGotGame3950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

@UNKLE

Where's your optimism? Does it necessarily have to mean 'Downgrade' because CDPR have improved PS4 Witcher 3 fps? This crowing of Downgrade is getting out of hand. You can't apply every past experience you may have had to every studio. That's like carrying all the past baggage of an old relationship into a new one.

It'll never work /

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LamerTamer3950d ago

Do some research. The PS4 version has already been downgraded with previous patches. There are plenty of videos and screen shots to prove it as well as threads on CDPR forums.

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FoxyGotGame3950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

"Do Some Research" Seriously, I can't be bothered to Research a game I've completed and thoroughly enjoyed. I was more referring to 'Studios' in general, not necessarily (just) CDPR. However, I'm willing to accept it may have had a slight visual downgrade.

I'm thoroughly impressed with PS4 capabilities for the price, but for everyone else, it may have been a better idea to have allowed users to choose 900p/1080p resolution to achieve what gamer's expect. I don't care if a game is 720p/900p and definitely don't care for 1080p if it's at the expense of performance.

My main gripes were some cutscenes a really unstable, the FPS in Novigrad & The Swamp Area during Thunder/Rain and when extremely foggy. Serious impacts the performance. But I experienced that since day 1.

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Clown_Syndr0me3950d ago

Stop telling us what's coming and release it already. I want that extra storage space.
3 days 20 hours in only level 17 and still not been to Skellige. This game is epic.

Simco8763950d ago

Go there to get some Bear armor before it's too late! lol

Clown_Syndr0me3950d ago

My main quest has left me nowhere else to go now. A load of contracts and side quests still in Velen but the out level me by far.
I may soon discover what this Bear armor you speak of is!

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WitWolfy3950d ago

What about adding in NG+?

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Sokol3950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

I believe they will add NG+ after they are done with free DLC work and two upcoming expansions which appear to be almost the same size as a entire Witcher 2 game.

That's pretty impressive work on their side. From my point of view I barely noticed any frame drops during my 210 hours of playtime which equals out just little under 9 days in-game time.
I experienced most of what the game had to offer and still have some old low level side quests to finish with good amount of hidden ? around the map.

The game has lots to offer, I am glad to hear they are adding more patch support. While I had to micro-manage inventory space it wasn't that bad. Selling most of the goodies netted me over 40.000$ which I really have no where to spend.

Look forward to the expansions, GOTY for me personally.

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achmetha3950d ago

"the team definitely knows how to threat its fans."

you can threat me all day with free dlc and massive expansion.

Scottyxboxoneandps43950d ago

Not played this for a while because of arkham knight so after this patch I may start again but on the death march difficulty.

adaminoregon3950d ago

Please fix the swimming. Swimming in the Witcher 3 is impossible. I want to turn-I flip. I want to go forward-I swim in place. I hit the button to surface, and I spin around. Its like the people that designed the flying in the lego games gave us the swimming in Witcher.

DrumBeat3950d ago

The only part where framerates really impacted my experience was the final battle with all those portals. It was horrible there.

Clown_Syndr0me3950d ago

Experienced my first glitch tonight. The camera got fix on the back of Geralts head. A quick save and reload fixed it though.
I remember when I first started playing I got so frustrated thinking my game was bugged as my health bar kept dissappearing. Felt so dumb when I realised it does that when it's full- Id never really had full health until I'd unlocked a health regeneration perk so didn't realise. The amount of reloading checkpoints I did to try rid my game of this "bug" was unreal. God I'm stupid sometimes.

RedSoakedSponge3950d ago

any news on if this patch helps with some of the gwent cards? still cant get mine off a couple of NPCs :@

fenome3950d ago

The changelog says:

It fixes a rare issue where some people couldn't play Gwent with Madame Serenity at the Passiflora.

The Zoltan gwent card should now always be present beneath the Hanged Man's Tree if the player does not win it earlier in White Orchard.

Fixes a rare issue where players could not talk to, or play gwent with, the innkeeper at the Inn at the Crossroads.

Fixes an issue where the Scoia'tael from Novigrad was not always available to play in the Gwent quest.

RedSoakedSponge3950d ago (Edited 3950d ago )

oooo well Madame Serenity is definitely holding one of my cards. she just stands there waving her fan constantly and doesnt let me interact.

Inn at the crossroads might be another..... i think that might be it!

hopefully! :D bubbles to you!

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