CD Projekt Red releases The Witcher 3 Remastered, causing temporary mod compatibility issues, as Devil May Cry HD Collection receives an update for SteamOS and Linux.
The major story in PC gaming today is the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered by CD Projekt Red, developed in partnership with Yigsoft. This new iteration of the critically acclaimed RPG brings updated graphics and a host of tweaks to the beloved decade-old title. However, with any major update or remaster, there come challenges, particularly in the form of mod compatibility.
According to Rock Paper Shotgun, one significant mod, the WAR Project—which aimed to restore cut content featuring a plague questline—faces temporary incompatibility issues with the remastered version. The modders behind this project have assured players that they are working on an update to bring it back to functionality and have promised “something extra” as part of the forthcoming update. For those players wondering if their rig can handle the new graphics, PCGamesN provides a snapshot of the updated system requirements.
Devil May Cry HD Collection Update
Another update of interest is Capcom’s recent patch for the Devil May Cry HD Collection, which now ensures compatibility with SteamOS and Linux systems. As reported by GamingOnLinux, this makes the collection far more accessible to gamers utilizing these platforms, reflecting an increasing awareness by developers of the importance of broad compatibility across operating systems.
Rockstar’s Modding Guidelines and GTA 6 Anticipation
In another corner of the gaming world, Rockstar Games has issued new modding guidelines ahead of their highly anticipated release of GTA 6. Per Rock Paper Shotgun, the company has warned against unofficial story expansions, unauthorized ports, and mods that combine maps from different GTA titles. This move is likely intended to protect the integrity of their upcoming game and their business interests, given the substantial modding community that could potentially alter or dilute the original experience.
Steam Frame Update
Valve’s newest hardware, the Steam Frame, has received its first post-launch software update to address initial hiccups. As explained by Rock Paper Shotgun, this update notably resolves a microphone bug and enhances charging speed, which were issues flagged by early users.
While these updates and releases are crucial for the immediate gaming scene, they reflect a broader trend towards not just maintaining but enhancing user experiences across new and older titles alike.
