The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch manages to run decently for the most part, but it's been discovered that performance can be improved considerably on an overclocked console.
In a new video shared by Modern Vintage Gamer, it's shown that The Witcher 3 can run close to 60 FPS in several areas on an overclocked Switch. Resolution is also reduced, but this is less of a problem in handheld mode.
The fact that The Witcher 3 can run close to 60 FPS on an overclocked Switch shows how a small hardware boost could do wonders. This also shows how a Switch Pro could make the difference, especially for AAA multiplatform games.
Yesterday, we reported that advanced graphics options in The Witcher 3 Nintendo Switch can be accessed through a mod. By changing the settings, the game can look much better than it does with vanilla settings.
Despite the graphics cuts, The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch is a solid port that makes no compromise on content.
There have been zero compromises in content, with only minor ones on visual fidelity, audio options and slower loading time than I’m used to. There’s little doubt to me that, when released,The Witcher 3 will be the best open-world game on the Nintendo Switch and, arguably, the best game in general on the Switch. How nice it will be to the battery, well that’s something I’ll have to figure out when I have the game and I’m constantly playing it whenever I’m on the go. When will that be? There’s no set date, the aim is still for a 2019 release. I, for one, can’t wait.
The Witcher 3 is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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