The Witcher 3 Remastered patch 5.01: bloom toggle on consoles and a Switch 2 update on the way

• Consoles now include extra lighting options, including Bloom, which can be turned off.
• CD Projekt Red is also working on a separate Switch 2 update to bring that version closer to the others and improve image sharpness.

What happened

CD Projekt Red has rolled out patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Based on the available information, this is a broad update for the remaster with several technical adjustments and bug fixes. The patch addresses issues including dodging, a bug where Geralt’s stamina could unexpectedly drain while sprinting and dodging, and an issue where certain boats could start moving uncontrollably.

The update also includes fixes for other gameplay and system elements. Ladder interactions have been improved, and Vesemir will no longer repeatedly speak when the Quen Sign is used. On PC, incorrect graphics settings are being corrected, along with cases where the wrong GPU was selected. That makes patch 5.01 not just a console update, but also a PC patch with concrete technical fixes.

On consoles, the patch adds extra lighting settings. That includes a Bloom option that players can turn off. The update also brings performance improvements, better voice-over volume settings and a fix for incorrect frame-rate limits that were sometimes applied. The official patch notes therefore point to both visual and technical improvements for the console versions, although the source does not mention any exact performance numbers or frame-rate gains.

CD Projekt Red also says it is working on a separate update for the Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3 Remastered. That patch is meant to bring the version closer to the other platform releases and improve image quality, especially clarity and sharpness. According to the source, more information about that Switch 2 update will follow in the coming days. There is no release date yet, and no full changelog for that Switch 2 patch.

Background

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered continues to receive technical fixes and platform-specific adjustments after launch. Patch 5.01 fits that pattern and, based on the available information, focuses on stability, controls and image settings on current consoles and PC. The update is not limited to one platform, but has been released at the same time on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

The console changes are mainly aimed at image and presentation. The addition of extra lighting options means players now have more control over how the game looks, with Bloom among the settings that can be disabled. The source also mentions improvements to performance, voice-over volume and frame-rate limits. No exact figures are given, but CD Projekt Red has clearly included those areas in the patch.

On PC, the focus is more on technical corrections. The source mentions incorrect graphics settings and an issue where the wrong GPU could be selected. That suggests patch 5.01 is also intended to make the remaster run more consistently on PC. The mix of PC fixes and console options shows that CD Projekt Red has taken a broad approach rather than making only a visual tweak.

The Switch 2 update is separate from patch 5.01 and is intended for a specific version of the game. The source says its main goals are better parity with other versions and improved visual sharpness. No release date has been announced, and no full patch list is available yet. What is clear is that CD Projekt Red is already preparing the update and more information is expected in the coming days.

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Sources

• Eurogamer: patch report on The Witcher 3 Remastered 5.01 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
• Official The Witcher site: patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is live
• SteamDB patch notes: Patch 5.01 is live!