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Fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may remember when The Game of the Year edition was released with all of the extra content, their data didn't transfer over. Furthermore, the trophies and achievements on their respective platforms didn't transfer over either.

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Thanks to CD Projekt Red teaming up with GOG for The Witcher 3 Complete Edition, players can continue their saves from any platform. Whether from the last gen to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S or playing between PS5 and taking the game save onto the Xbox Series X/S, the update allows players to do that. However, this feature doesn't yet work with the Switch version as it's not yet updated to the 4.00 version.

How To Transfer Save Data From The PS4 To PS5 In The Witcher 3

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The steps to transfer and upload The Witcher 3 save data between the PS4 and PS5 have had some issues, so the best way to get it to work is as follows:

  • Download and install the PS4 version
  • Ensure that the latest 4.00 patch for The Witcher 3 has been downloaded.
  • Launch the Game On PS4
  • Create an account with GOG.com
  • Once the new account has been created, head back into the Witcher 3.
  • Select My Rewards on the main menu.
Witcher 3 - GOG cloud save rewards on PS5
  • A prompt to scan the QR code or use the direct link will appear.
  • The link will take the player to claim some new armor and weapons from the site, and they'll be logged into the GOG cloud-saving system.
  • Load up the required save file.
  • In the game, press the Options button.
  • Select Save Game,
  • Press the L2 on the PS controller to confirm that Cross Progression is active.
Witcher 3 - GOG cross progression active on PS5
  • Save the game and ensure that the cloud symbol is next to it.
Witcher 3 - cloud save symbol on PS5
  • Now players can install the PS5 version of The Witcher.
  • Start the game and select My Rewards - this will confirm that the user is logged into GOG's cloud save service.
  • Load the save and continue playing on the PS5.

Unfortunately, The Witcher 3's trophies don't carry over from the PS4 to the PS5. However, trophies like The Bookworm may trigger if Geralt reads just one item. However, quest-related trophies won't unlock. Thanks to the Xbox's Smart Delivery system, all achievements carry over.

How To Transfer Save Data From Xbox One To Xbox Series X/S

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The Xbox's Smart Delivery system means players can install the new 4.00 upgrade and load their save with the following steps:

  • Update to the latest patch.
  • Launch The Witcher 3.
  • Create an account with GOG.com
  • Once the new account has been created, head back into the Witcher 3.
  • Select My Rewards on the main menu.
  • A prompt to scan the QR code or use the direct link will appear.
  • The link will take the player to claim some new armor and weapons from the site, and they'll be logged into the GOG cloud-saving system.
Witcher 3 - cross progression on Xbox
  • With the account created, the new rewards prompt will indicate that the user is logged into GOG's cloud saving.
  • Select Load game from the menu
  • The most recent saved file will be there.
  • Load the game and continue with the updated version of The Witcher 3.

Transferring Saves Between Platforms

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Following the above steps in creating a GOG account, players can continue where they left off on a different platform. So if a player started a game on the PS5 and wanted to continue on the Xbox Series X/S or the PC that is possible thanks to the cloud saving system,

  • Press the Start/Options button.
  • Select Save Game
  • Press L2/LT to confirm that the player is logged into GOG.
  • Save the game - ensure the little cloud symbol is next to it.
  • Now players can load their save on a different platform.

The Witcher 3 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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