Back in late 2022, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was treated to a rather impressive update for modern consoles without any extra cost for existing PS4, Xbox One, and PC users. While PC players enjoyed the most significant visual upgrades, the modding community wasn’t content to stop there. Armed with complete access to modding tools, creators have been enhancing the game’s textures, models, and more. Enter Halk Hogan’s ‘The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition,’ pushing boundaries even further.
Halk Hogan has been hard at work on this project for quite awhile, and he claims that the mod “improves and reworks a huge amount of game assets (textures, models, materials and more),” with alterations numbering in the thousands. At nearly 12GB, the download size alone speaks volumes, and for those seeking CD Projekt Red’s nod of approval—here it is.
Now, while quirky mods like transforming Geralt into a centaur have their charm, most gamers ultimately crave the finest version of a beloved open-world title. Just as Skyrim, released in 2011, still thrives with exceptional mods regularly, CD Projekt Red’s beloved RPG is bound to see stunning mods, whether they adhere to its lore or not, for years to come.
Considering diving into this mod? If your PC can handle it, we strongly suggest checking out Halk Hogan’s extensive 15-minute video, uploaded a few days ago. It highlights numerous updates to various game models, textures, and assets, showcasing these impressive changes firsthand.
Taking a look at what this mod achieves isn’t just about making objects sharper. The improvements extend to the game’s geometry, adding depth and detail across the board, even enhancing the level of detail in distant scenery. Although the official Witcher 3 next-gen update introduced ray tracing and other advanced graphics, it was surprising that some basic elements weren’t upgraded—until now.
Thanks to Halk Hogan’s mod, the game feels seamlessly polished. Better yet, it’s simply a ‘replacement’ mod, meaning it should get along well with other modifications affecting different parts of the game. It’s even compatible with older game versions and doesn’t demand much on the FPS front, as long as you’ve got extra video memory available—it’s far from being one of those heavy ENB presets.
And if you’re sticking with the console version, consider diving into a fresh playthrough to mark the game’s tenth anniversary next year. It seems like perfect timing, especially since the next Witcher installment has just begun full-scale production, leaving us with a bit of a wait ahead.
