Patch 1.11 - Changelog

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Patch 1.11 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition focuses on Hearts of Stone balancing tweaks, numerous quest/visual/gameplay fixes, and quality-of-life UI improvements across main game, DLC, and NG+ related issues.

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Ofieri Mage (HoS) – Aard knockdown resistanceAard Sign:Ofieri Mage gains resistance to knockdown from Aard sign in Hearts of Stone.→Adds resistance to knockdown
Dancing Star interactionDancing Star:Fixes issue where arachnomorphs were immune to Dancing Star bomb effects.→not immune for arachnomorphs

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Venomous Viper set craftingVenomous Viper set:Venomous Viper set now craftable only by grandmaster blacksmiths, narrowing access.craftable by any blacksmith→craftable only by grandmaster blacksmiths

✚Bug fixes24

Nilfgaardian gauntletsFixes issue where Nilfgaardian gauntlets could cause an unsightly red box beneath Geralt's feet.
Where the Cat and Wolf Play... notice boardFixes incorrect appearance of notice starting Where the Cat and Wolf Play... on the notice board in Oreton.
Payback – stable key bugFixes rare issue where some players could not find the key to the stable in Payback.
Redania's Most Wanted – megascope sceneFixes if relevant crystal given to Yennefer, megascope scene characters appear correctly.
Whirl with heavy weapons regenerationWhirl:Fixes issue where using Whirl against foes with heavy weapons could block stamina regeneration.
Armor/weapon stats transfer in NG+ (1.10 issue)Fixes NG+ mode issue where armor and weapons crafted before 1.10 would change in level/stats after loading a relevant save.
New Game + – general loot level capFixes issue where some loot in NG+ had level requirements above 70.
Whirl – crossbow aiming walk issueFixes issue where Geralt could not walk while aiming a crossbow.
Aard – direction of knockbackAard Sign:Fixes issue where foes struck by Aard would always fall opposite their facing, regardless of hit direction.
NG+ armor/weapon levels after 1.10 patchFixes issue where armor and weapons crafted prior to patch 1.10 could change in level and statistics after loading relevant saves.
Iconography – UI/GUI fixesFixes corrupted characters in names of preset graphics settings in Options menu.
Screenshots on save filesFixes issue where no screenshots were displayed for game saves when choosing a save file to start NG+.
Ghouls – payback and stability fixesFixes issue where ghouls failed to appear as intended near a shrine in White Orchard.
Reason of State – journal labelFixes issue where Reason of State would be labeled as failed in the Journal despite completion.
Skellige’s Most Wanted – quest completionFixes issues preventing players from completing Skellige’s Most Wanted or viewing progress correctly.
Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted – werewolf corpse duplicationFixes duplication of a werewolf corpse after completing Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted.
Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted – declined quest displayFixes incorrect objective display when declining the quest.
Contract: Phantom of the Trade Route – invincibility bugFixes rare issue where a monster in Contract: Phantom of the Trade Route could prove invincible.
Rend ability – fully charged damageRend:Fixes issue whereby fully charged Rend would deal less damage than intended.
Fishing for merchants balance in NG+Fixes issue where some merchants were selling items balanced for 71–80 level range in NG+.
Herbs transfer in NG+Fixes issue whereby some herbs were not correctly transferring into New Game + mode.
Aard – back direction fix in fightAard Sign:Fixes issue where foes struck by Aard would always fall opposite their facing even when struck from behind.
New Game + – armor/weapon level changesFixes NG+ armor/weapon level and stat changes after loading relevant saves.
General – DLC/Quest health barsFixes issue where some human foes could have empty Health bars in DLC quests.

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Hearts of Stone – variousAlters difficulty balance of arachnomorphs and bosses in Hearts of Stone, adding distinct statistics for individual difficulty levels.adjusted→Adjusted
Overencounter loot/inventory transfersRenders selection of Hearts of Stone items transferable to New Game + mode.
Gems/Enchantments glossary and tutorialsAdds entries for Enchanting feature to Glossary and Tutorials.
Open World – New Game + balance changesIntroduces a number of changes to difficulty balance in New Game + mode.
Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear – chest interactionAdds missing interaction to chest in Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear.
Main Game – general gameplay improvementsFixes assorted issues with quest and enemy scaling in New Game + mode; diagram for Enhanced Legendary Wolven Gauntlets updated to be craftable without Griffin Gauntlets.
HUD/Minimap show/hide toggle – Home keyAdds option to show/hide HUD and Mini-map using single press of the Home key.
Scavenger Hunt – Wolf School Gear chest interaction (additional)Adds missing interaction to Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear chest in DLC.