CD Projekt Red has issued a notice to PC players of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, recommending that they update their graphics drivers to ensure optimal performance. The developer released a hotfix for the game's next-gen update that addresses several issues, particularly those impacting performance.
The hotfix, released shortly after the major next-gen update, focuses on improving stability and fixing bugs that have been reported by players. While the update itself contains numerous improvements and additions, some users experienced performance degradation on PC. CD Projekt Red's advisory suggests that having the latest graphics drivers installed is a crucial step in mitigating these problems.
This recommendation is common practice in the gaming industry, as driver updates frequently include optimizations for new releases and patches, helping to resolve compatibility and performance issues. Players who have encountered problems with the recent Witcher 3 update are encouraged to visit the websites of their respective graphics card manufacturers, such as NVIDIA or AMD, to download and install the most current driver software.