How to Use The Witcher 3 Photo Mode

The latest patch for The Witcher 3 adds a picture mode.

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The Witcher 3 offers a comparable ability to other recent games.

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However, the photo mode’s initial accessibility is a bit murky upon first startup.

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This article explains how to use The Witcher 3's photo mode.

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Even though camera mode isn't obvious, capturing screenshots in The Witcher 3 is easy.

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On a PC, you may activate the camera by pressing the “U” key.

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Pressing the Left and Right Sticks on a PS5 or Xbox One Series X|S controller activates the mode.

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This picture option is exclusive for the Nintendo Switch, not the PS4, Xbox One, or PC.

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