Enhancements include improved
foliage draw distance, but the key boost is resolution - the Pro version runs at 4x the resolution of the standard PS4 version, offering full, native 4K.
The reduced
foliage draw distance was highlighted by Digital Foundry shortly after the previous update released.
The Witcher 3 1.62 update, now live in all regions, brings a fix for the reduced
foliage draw distance on PlayStation 4 Pro in 4K resolution.
That said, we do get a boost to
foliage draw distance, bringing this element into line with the PC version's ultra preset.
Not exact matches
The game also has some amazing
draw distances, realistic
foliage and lighting to die for.
Today's update should increase
draw distance for
foliage when running in 4K mode on PlayStation 4 Pro, according to the developer.
The stronger hardware makes a vast array of improvements possible: more complex AI, more NPCs on - screen at any given time, dynamic effects in more contexts, greater mission and side - activity variety,
foliage density, the magnitude of level - of - detail phases,
draw distance and much more.
However with half step consoles like the ones we are seeing now it may be a requirement, it probably wasn't the best idea to go native but with marketing restrictions the choice is limited people brought a 4k machine so give them 4k the down side is performance especially when people want to see a visual improvement over the base game as well like
draw distances foliage etc..
I mean I get wanting to get the better version for the same price, but really...
foliage and
draw distance?
Visually speaking, the game definitely features a boost with incredibly stunning weather effects, seeing
foliage bend and fly in the wind, being able to look out at the impressive
draw distance, and also the overall water and wave effects is mightily impressive.
You will see improvements to textures,
foliage density, and
draw distances, when developers focus their efforts on physical upgrades, rather than flat resolution bumps.
In addition to increased
draw distances and higher resolution, players can expect a range of additions and improvements including: new weapons, vehicles and activities, additional wildlife, denser traffic, new
foliage system, enhanced damage and weather effects, and much more.
This update increases
draw distance for
foliage, while using 4K on PS4 Pro and applies to both, Vanilla and GOTY versions of the game.
Things like
draw distance and
foliage density are clearly superior on the PS4.