The Witcher 3's Remastered Version Showcased in Side-by-Side Graphics Comparison

A new video highlights the visual upgrades in the 5.00 patch, featuring Ray Tracing and Path Tracing.

Sep 28, 2026
PC & Console
The Witcher 3's Remastered Version Showcased in Side-by-Side Graphics Comparison

A recent graphics comparison video pits the latest remastered version of The Witcher 3 (patch 5.00) against its previous iteration (patch 4.04). The footage demonstrates the visual enhancements introduced with the remaster, including the implementation of Ray Tracing and the new Path Tracing technology, which is exclusive to the PC version of the game.

The comparison allows players to see the differences between the older and updated versions side-by-side, highlighting improvements in lighting, reflections, and overall environmental detail facilitated by the advanced rendering techniques. Path Tracing, in particular, is noted for its significant impact on visual fidelity. The video also features 'The Rabbit Haul,' an application available now, presented by its developers. The Rabbit Haul is co-published by Fandom, which is the parent company of GameSpot.

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