In the latter part of 2022, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt rolled out a commendable next-gen update—now more of a current-gen update—absolutely free for those who already owned the game on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Naturally, the PC version boasted the most impressive visual upgrades. However, this didn’t deter modders, who now had the complete toolkit for modding at their disposal, from further enhancing the game’s textures, meshes, and other elements. Enter Halk Hogan and his ‘The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition,’ which aims to elevate the visual experience to a whole new level.
The creator of the mod has been laboring over it for quite some time, and for good reason. This mod significantly enhances and revamps a multitude of game assets—including textures, models, and materials—with changes numbering in the thousands. Given the hefty 12GB download size, it’s clear they weren’t exaggerating. For those seeking official recognition from CD Projekt Red for the mod, you have it right here.
While quirky mods like Geralt the Centaur offer their own brand of fun, most players ultimately yearn to dive into the top-notch version of a contemporary open-world classic. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from 2011 continues to thrive, enjoying a steady stream of incredible mods daily. It’s safe to say that CD Projekt Red’s RPG masterpiece will continue to receive captivating mods—whether they adhere to the lore or not—for many years.
Before diving into the mod page, ensure your PC can handle it. We strongly urge you to check out Halk Hogan’s in-depth 15-minute video, showcasing numerous updates to models, textures, and diverse assets just uploaded a few days back.
The video clearly illustrates that this mod does more than just sharpen objects. The scenery’s geometry appears more intricately detailed, improving even the LOD features. Despite The Witcher 3’s current-gen update adding ray tracing and advanced graphical advancements, it was surprising to see some basic presentation elements left untouched.
Thanks to Halk Hogan’s mod, everything seems more unified visually. Since it’s essentially a ‘replacement’ mod, it should work seamlessly with other mods affecting different game parts. It’s even compatible with the game’s older version and reportedly doesn’t significantly dent FPS, assuming you have some extra video memory to spare. So, it’s not like an overly demanding ENB preset.
For those on consoles, now might be the perfect time for a fresh playthrough as The Witcher series approaches its tenth anniversary next year. Especially considering that the next installment in The Witcher franchise has now entered full-scale production, it’s still some time away from release.
