Ethan Crossfield 
Xbox Series S players considering The Witcher 3 Remastered now have an important fix to download. Hotfix 5.01b is aimed at the blurry image quality reported after launch, while PS5 players have already received a separate stability update. Nintendo Switch 2 owners, however, may want to wait for the next patch if technical performance is a concern.
What changed in Hotfix 5.01b
CD Projekt Red has released Hotfix 5.01b for The Witcher 3 Remastered, focusing on visual problems affecting Xbox Series S. Players had reported that the game looked noticeably soft or blurry on the console following the remaster’s September 29 launch. The new update changes the game’s upscaling method from TAAU to FSR, a move intended to improve both image clarity and performance on Series S.
The hotfix can also be downloaded on Xbox Series X because of the current Xbox ecosystem, but CD Projekt Red has said the update does not alter the Series X version. For Series S users, this replaces the inconvenient workaround some players had used: deleting and reinstalling the game in hopes of restoring clearer visuals.
Who is affected across each platform
The Xbox Series S is the main target of this latest patch, making it the most relevant update for players who encountered muddy-looking visuals. The issue stood out because The Witcher 3 Remastered arrived with broad changes to the original 2015 RPG, including combat refinements, a reworked skill tree, technical upgrades, and additional quality-of-life features.
PS5 owners have faced a different set of launch issues. Reports included crashes during certain missions, hitching, and other technical faults. CD Projekt Red deployed a PS5-focused hotfix the previous day, and players have reported a smoother, more stable experience afterward. That feedback is encouraging, although individual results can vary depending on play conditions and progress.
What comes next for Switch 2 players
Nintendo Switch 2 is now the platform still waiting for a dedicated response. Players have reported frame-rate drops, visual glitches, and image-quality problems on that version. CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a Switch 2 patch is being prepared, but it has not shared a release date or detailed the changes it will include.
For players deciding where to start or continue Geralt’s journey, the current picture is straightforward: Xbox Series S has received a targeted visual fix, PS5 has received a stability update, and Switch 2 remains the version with unresolved early technical concerns. Checking for the newest update before playing is the practical first step on every platform.
What players should know
- Hotfix 5.01b changes Xbox Series S upscaling from TAAU to FSR to address blurry visuals.
- The same download may appear on Xbox Series X, but CD Projekt Red says it makes no changes there.
- A separate PS5 hotfix has addressed reported crashes, hitching, and other platform-specific issues.
- Nintendo Switch 2 players are still awaiting a patch for frame-rate, visual, and image-quality problems.
Expert View
This is a useful corrective patch rather than a major new content update. Series S players should install it before judging the remaster’s presentation, while Switch 2 players should keep expectations measured until CD Projekt Red details and releases its promised fix.
