Although it’s one of the smallest changes in the next-gen update to the Witcher 3, the Quick Sign Casting option has major implications for the gameplay of the classic CD Projekt Red RPG.
The new version of The Witcher 3 comes with major graphical upgrades, a photo mode, new content inspired by the Netflix show, and a raft of quality-of-life improvements, tweaks, and fixes. Taken together, the update is a welcome and compelling reason to revisit this modern classic, but in all honesty — as our review pointed out — few of these changes have a massive material impact on the experience. As you play, the last seven and a half years melt away, and the game’s inherent quality asserts itself above all else.
You may also find yourself, as I did, quickly turning off new features like the close camera angle, which looks cool, but is clearly not tuned to the game’s combat style or movement speed. There are a few updates that have a lingering effect, however. The swift loading times and performance mode on console make this occasionally ponderous game more slick and manageable, while the addition of cross-platform cloud saves has been a game-changer for me personally, allowing me to transfer my progress between PlayStation 5 and Steam Deck.
