The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone

Optimization Tips

• Performance data reflects the original 2015 release version, not the 2022 Next-Gen update.
• Disable NVIDIA HairWorks to see a significant boost in frame rates without major visual loss.
• Lowering the Shadow Quality setting from Ultra to High provides a large performance gain with minimal impact on image quality.
• Cap your frame rate to your monitor's refresh rate to prevent GPU overheating in less demanding areas.
• Ensure the game is installed on an SSD to reduce stuttering during asset streaming in Novigrad.