Gaming
The Witcher 3 PS5 Features Full DualSense Support, New Camera, Controls, Photo Mode, and Much More
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition will feature a variety of new features and enhancements, according to CD Projekt Red. To be clear, this is the PS5 version that will be available on December 14. If you already own The Witcher 3 for the PS4, the upgrade will be free.
You can also view the “next-gen” trailer up top, which ought to get you excited for Geralt’s comeback.
Anyhow, we’ve taken note of every new detail that the developer mentioned while streaming gameplay. It sounds like a fairly substantial update.
- Overall superior visuals on PS5, comparable to Ultra graphics settings on a computer.
- A completely built-in photo mode
- A new camera position in the game that puts the camera over Geralt’s right shoulder and relatively close to him (similar to the camera in God of War Ragnarok)
- Performance (60 fps) and quality are the two graphics settings on the PS5.
- Complete support for the DualSense controller, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers during gameplay
- New sign casting controls allow you to use signs in combat without opening the radial menu by holding down the trigger while pressing the sign’s associated face button.
- On the PS5, loading games and moving quickly takes much less time.
- There are now filters on the map that let you enable or disable specific icons.
- Small changes to the game’s balance and playability (to be fully detailed in upcoming patch notes)
- New controls for running and walking give you more control over Geralt’s pace of movement.
- Larger subtitles are available.
- Playable cutscenes can now be paused.
- Chinese voice acting and localization have been simplified
- Enhanced language localization for other languages
- Hybrid minimap option that causes the minimap to disappear after a predetermined period of time
- A fresh quest drawn from The Witcher on Netflix
- New weapons, armor, and accessories
- A different appearance for Dandelion
- Cross-platform cross-save and cross-progression
Prior to the release of the enhanced port, CD Projekt Red promises that even more information will be released over the upcoming weeks. We’ll be sure to post those as soon as they go live because this will include complete patch notes.
Gaming
Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta
The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.
Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”
Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.
How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?
God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?
Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.
Last up it’s the award for Best Game. Huge congratulations go to… Vampire Survivors! 🌟🦇🌟#BAFTAGamesAwards pic.twitter.com/nnH9xRQkn1
— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) March 30, 2023
There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.
In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?
While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.
It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.
If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?
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