The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Runs at 60 FPS on PS5
Native App · Official source, 1 source.
Frame rate by console model
PlayStation 5
Native app · Official source
- Ray Tracing Mode
- 30 FPS
- Performance Mode
- 60 FPS
Drops beneath target in some areas, including Novigrad.
The native PS5 and Xbox Series X versions have official 30 FPS ray-tracing and 60 FPS performance targets. Digital Foundry reports that released patch 4.02 improved performance, but the supplied sources do not describe PlayStation patch 04.040.100.
About
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
Game data from IGDB · 5,456 ratings
Screenshots
Developer Diary: Creating the SoundDisplay and compatibility
Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.
Where to buy
PlayStation Store
Xbox Store
40.9 GB download
Nintendo eShop
24.3 GB download
Steam
Epic Games
GOG
US prices from each platform's own catalogue, cached at the last sync.
Sources
- CD Projekt Red
Ray Tracing Mode — provides ray-traced global illumination and ambient occlusion with dynamic resolution scaling targeting 30 FPS for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Last verified August 26, 2026
Patch history
May 2024
Patch 04.040.100 · 79.7 GBMay 2015
Launch
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