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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Piranha Bytes}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Piranha Bytes}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2006-2011}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Genome Gaming System}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Genome Gaming System}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gothic-3|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gothic-3|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, ARPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gothic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gothic }} | ||
|steam appid = 39500 | |steam appid = 39500 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658986 | |gogcom id = 1207658986 | ||
+ | |official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20061023042907/http://www.gothic3.com/ | ||
|hltb = 4025 | |hltb = 4025 | ||
+ | |lutris = gothic-3 | ||
|strategywiki = Gothic 3 | |strategywiki = Gothic 3 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 24456 |
|wikipedia = Gothic 3 | |wikipedia = Gothic 3 | ||
|winehq = 4015 | |winehq = 4015 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Install [[# | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Install [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]] to remove {{DRM|Tages}} disc check. <br /> Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|4}}. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008L0ZH3Q | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008L0ZH3Q | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | gothic-iii | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | gothic-iii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2311-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2311-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | gothic_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | gothic_3 | DRM-free | Community Patch 1.75.14 is included by default.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gothic_series/does_the_gog_version_of_gothic_3_contain_the_community_patch/post3|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>| | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39500 | Steam | Opt into the [[#Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta branch|latest Community Patch]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39500 | Steam | Opt into the [[#Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta branch|latest Community Patch]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2091-1 | unknown | Gold Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2091-1 | unknown | Gold Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{ii}} A German demo can be downloaded [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_260.htm here]. Copy download link to browser if it does not work. Not recommended without community patch. | |
− | |||
− | A German demo can be downloaded [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_260.htm here]. Copy download link to browser if it | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1140053-Gothic-3-Patch-1-75-release Community Patch 1.75.14] fixes numerous issues, improves performance, graphics and stability, and adds a basic modding tool-set. Using it is strongly recommended. It is also a good idea to enable 'Alternative AI' in the options to take advantage of a much improved combat system. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible. This patch is also available as a [[#Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta_branch|public Beta branch]]<ref name=SteamDB_Depots>[https://steamdb.info/app/39500/depots/ Gothic 3 at SteamDB]</ref> and is included by default in the GOG version. | + | {{ii}} The last official retail update is [https://www.moddb.com/games/gothic-iii/downloads/patch-1-12-7 Patch v1.12]. |
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ===Community Patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1140053-Gothic-3-Patch-1-75-release Community Patch 1.75.14] fixes numerous issues, improves performance, graphics and stability, and adds a basic modding tool-set. Using it is strongly recommended. It is also a good idea to enable 'Alternative AI' in the options to take advantage of a much improved combat system. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible. This patch is also available as a [[#Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta_branch|public Beta branch]]<ref name=SteamDB_Depots>[https://steamdb.info/app/39500/depots/ Gothic 3 at SteamDB]</ref> and is included by default in the GOG version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} In case of problems try [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205072721/http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?165652-Community-Patch-1-73-Download Community Patch 1.73] or [http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=dlfile&fileid=166 Community Patch 1.74] instead.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/624076027837946703/|title=Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Opt-into CPT beta branch (Steam version)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/612823460277516777|title=Steam Community Discussion - Patch 1.75 Steam Beta Branch|date=2016-09-30}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Opt-into CPT beta branch (Steam version)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/612823460277516777|title=Steam Community Discussion - Patch 1.75 Steam Beta Branch|date=2016-09-30}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# From the drop-down menu, select <code>cpt_1.75_testbranch -</code>. | # From the drop-down menu, select <code>cpt_1.75_testbranch -</code>. | ||
# Click the <code>Close</code> button. | # Click the <code>Close</code> button. | ||
+ | {{ii}} When installing mods, rename {{file|gothic3.exe}} to anything else and {{file|gothic3final.exe}} to {{file|gothic3.exe}}. Do not forget to change the names back to their original ones when done. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Update Pack=== |
− | [http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1347969-Release-Gothic-3-v1-75-Update-Pack The Update Pack] works on top of the latest Community Patch and includes a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. Also contains tweaks to combat and additional features for modders. | + | {{ii}} [http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1347969-Release-Gothic-3-v1-75-Update-Pack The Update Pack] works on top of the latest Community Patch and includes a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. Also contains tweaks to combat and additional features for modders. |
===Parallel Universe Patch=== | ===Parallel Universe Patch=== | ||
− | [https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1587508-Release-Parallel-Universe-Patch-v1-0-1 Parallel Universe Patch] drastically reduces stutters and loading times by optimizing, parallelizing and replacing inefficient parts of the Gothic 3 engine.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC_JGX9b-hA</ref> In addition, extended error logging was implemented and some of the remaining bugs that were not fixed by the above patches were also addressed. Requires Community Patch 1.75 and is likewise compatible with the Update Pack. | + | {{ii}} [https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1587508-Release-Parallel-Universe-Patch-v1-0-1 Parallel Universe Patch] drastically reduces stutters and loading times by optimizing, parallelizing and replacing inefficient parts of the Gothic 3 engine.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC_JGX9b-hA</ref> In addition, extended error logging was implemented and some of the remaining bugs that were not fixed by the above patches were also addressed. Requires Community Patch 1.75 and is likewise compatible with the Update Pack. |
+ | {{ii}} If performance issues persist, additionally use [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_498.htm Gothic 3 Clean Up]. However, this is quite complicated to set up and should only be used if above solutions are not sufficient. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete logo videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete logo videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Video}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|G3_Logo_01.bik}}, {{file|Publisher.bik}} and {{file|CPT.bik}}. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | Alternatively: | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable logo videos|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Ini}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|logo.ini}} in text editor, delete all lines, save file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Requires [[# | + | |multimonitor notes = Requires [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]. HUD position is incorrect.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic-3 Gothic 3 | WSGF]</ref> |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Requires [[# | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Requires [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Requires [[# | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Requires [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Default is 60°; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = Default is 60°; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Enable [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref name="Garrett">{{refcheck|user=Garrett|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref> | |borderless windowed notes = Enable [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref name="Garrett">{{refcheck|user=Garrett|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref> | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Choice of Anisotropic 1x/4x/8x/16x (with [[# | + | |anisotropic notes = Choice of Anisotropic 1x/4x/8x/16x (with [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]). |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Choice of Off or FXAA (with [[# | + | |antialiasing notes = Choice of Off or FXAA (with [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]). |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Ini}}. |
# Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
− | # Change <code>Camera.FOV=</code> to the value | + | # Change <code>Camera.FOV=</code> to the desired value (default is 60°). |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Ini}}. |
# Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
# Change <code>Fullscreen=true</code> to <code>Fullscreen=false</code> | # Change <code>Fullscreen=true</code> to <code>Fullscreen=false</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. Reverse this change to go back to fullscreen mode. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The Windows cursor will be visible during gameplay - see [[#Hide system cursor when game is in focus|Hide system cursor when game is in focus]] for a solution. | {{ii}} The Windows cursor will be visible during gameplay - see [[#Hide system cursor when game is in focus|Hide system cursor when game is in focus]] for a solution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Improved graphics with G3SI=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_516.htm G3SI] offers a user-friendly UI to change a wide number of .ini settings like draw distance while preventing bugs that could appear when editing the .ini manually. It also allows to change shaders, remove the fog that makes distant landscape muddy, and other settings. Available in English and German. Includes a manual. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The "radius of influence" setting ({{file|Entity.ROI}}) should not be set over 4000. While this increases the render distance of NPCs, it also causes sound bugs and AI glitches.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1238784-Release-Gothic3-FaTale-INI-ge3-ini|title=forum.worldofplayers.de|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Increasing draw distance for high detail ({{code|DistanceHigh.fFarClippingPlane_High}}) too far over 30000 is very taxing even on modern systems and can cause problems in loading terrain which can lead to holes in the landscape. | ||
+ | {{ii}} After changing shaders, they need to be recompiled them (unless playing with disabled shader cache) by deleting {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\gothic3\Shader.Cache}} and running the {{file|Gothic3.exe}} as admin. | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Sliders for smoothing (with [[# | + | |acceleration option notes = Sliders for smoothing (with [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]). |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = Some elements like equipping are non-intuitive (in such case try hovering cursor over an item and pressing {{key|Enter}}).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/1744482417427133066/|title=I | + | |mouse menu notes = Some elements like equipping are non-intuitive (in such case try hovering cursor over an item and pressing {{key|Enter}}).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/1744482417427133066/|title=I can't equip any item that is in my iventory. || Steam Community|date=2019-03-27}}</ref> |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
− | {{ii}} If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed [[# | + | {{ii}} If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]. |
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = {{cn|date=2023-07-23|reason=}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation: [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1907_baixar-gothic-3-traducao-by-drymay-gothic-3.html download;] [https://www.nexusmods.com/gothic3/articles/6 Nexus Mods.] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Official localization by «Руссобит-М». Audio only in Russian [http://www.russobit-m.ru/catalogue/item/gothic3/ retail] versions; all others are text-only. | |notes = Official localization by «Руссобит-М». Audio only in Russian [http://www.russobit-m.ru/catalogue/item/gothic3/ retail] versions; all others are text-only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Translation for Content Mod 2.5 by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuamuxN9sP6Rf65-LVCbyCPourzenbOT/view?usp=drive_link download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/gothic-3-gothic-3-forsaken-gods.html Helix Mod: Gothic 3 & Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|trackir = hackable | |trackir = hackable | ||
|trackir notes = Works with FreeTrack 2.0 protocol using software like [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR]. | |trackir notes = Works with FreeTrack 2.0 protocol using software like [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR]. | ||
− | |tobii eye tracking = | + | |tobii eye tracking = hackable |
− | |tobii eye tracking notes = | + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Works with [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii.htm Tobii EyeX tracker] or [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii4C.htm Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker] plugins for [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR]. |
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game slows down randomly=== | ===Game slows down randomly=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change timer setting|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change timer setting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gothic_series/g3_mysterious_slow_motion_problem/post6|title=G3 - Mysterious Slow Motion Problem - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Ini}}. |
# Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
− | # Find <code>Timer.ThreadSafe</code> (if this line is missing install [[# | + | # Find <code>Timer.ThreadSafe</code> (if this line is missing, install [[#Community Patch|Community Patch 1.75.14]]). |
# Change <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=true</code> to <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=false</code> | # Change <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=true</code> to <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=false</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Parallel Universe Patch|Parallel Universe Patch]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent | ||
+ | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 1.4 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 7, 8, 10, 11 | ||
+ | |recCPU = 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 4000+ | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disc Version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia | |recGPU = Nvidia | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI/AMD | |recGPU2 = ATI/AMD | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
}} | }} |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
2006-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Retail (Russia) | Russobit-M |
Engines | |
Genome Gaming System | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 13, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Gothic |
Gothic | |
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Gothic | 2001 |
Gothic II | 2002 |
Gothic 3 | 2006 |
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods | 2008 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 | 2010 |
Arcania: Fall of Setarrif | 2011 |
Gothic Playable Teaser | 2019 |
The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos (unofficial mod) | 2021 |
Gothic 1 Remake | TBA |
Gothic 3 is a singleplayer third-person RPG and ARPG game in the Gothic series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Install Community Patch 1.75.14 to remove TAGES DRM disc check. Russian copies use StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1]. |
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Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Community Patch 1.75.14 is included by default.[3] | |||
Steam | Opt into the latest Community Patch. | |||
(unavailable) | Gold Edition. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- A German demo can be downloaded here. Copy download link to browser if it does not work. Not recommended without community patch.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The last official retail update is Patch v1.12.
Community Patch
- Community Patch 1.75.14 fixes numerous issues, improves performance, graphics and stability, and adds a basic modding tool-set. Using it is strongly recommended. It is also a good idea to enable 'Alternative AI' in the options to take advantage of a much improved combat system. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible. This patch is also available as a public Beta branch[4] and is included by default in the GOG version.
- In case of problems try Community Patch 1.73 or Community Patch 1.74 instead.[5]
Opt-into CPT beta branch (Steam version)[6] |
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Update Pack
- The Update Pack works on top of the latest Community Patch and includes a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. Also contains tweaks to combat and additional features for modders.
Parallel Universe Patch
- Parallel Universe Patch drastically reduces stutters and loading times by optimizing, parallelizing and replacing inefficient parts of the Gothic 3 engine.[7] In addition, extended error logging was implemented and some of the remaining bugs that were not fixed by the above patches were also addressed. Requires Community Patch 1.75 and is likewise compatible with the Update Pack.
- If performance issues persist, additionally use Gothic 3 Clean Up. However, this is quite complicated to set up and should only be used if above solutions are not sufficient.
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete logo videos[citation needed] |
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Alternatively:
Disable logo videos |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\gothic3\UserOptions.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\gothic3\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Requires Community Patch 1.75.14. HUD position is incorrect.[8] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Requires Community Patch 1.75.14. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Requires Community Patch 1.75.14. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 60°; see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable Windowed mode and use Borderless Windowed.[9] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Choice of Anisotropic 1x/4x/8x/16x (with Community Patch 1.75.14). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Choice of Off or FXAA (with Community Patch 1.75.14). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[10] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Edit ge3.ini[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Edit ge3.ini[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Improved graphics with G3SI
- G3SI offers a user-friendly UI to change a wide number of .ini settings like draw distance while preventing bugs that could appear when editing the .ini manually. It also allows to change shaders, remove the fog that makes distant landscape muddy, and other settings. Available in English and German. Includes a manual.
- The "radius of influence" setting (
Entity.ROI
) should not be set over 4000. While this increases the render distance of NPCs, it also causes sound bugs and AI glitches.[11] - Increasing draw distance for high detail (
DistanceHigh.fFarClippingPlane_High
) too far over 30000 is very taxing even on modern systems and can cause problems in loading terrain which can lead to holes in the landscape. - After changing shaders, they need to be recompiled them (unless playing with disabled shader cache) by deleting
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\gothic3\Shader.Cache
and running theGothic3.exe
as admin.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Sliders for smoothing (with Community Patch 1.75.14). | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Some elements like equipping are non-intuitive (in such case try hovering cursor over an item and pressing ↵ Enter).[12] | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, voice, music, FX and ambient sliders. | |
Surround sound | Supports multiple configurations (5.1, 7.1, etc.) | |
Subtitles | Enabled by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed Community Patch 1.75.14.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Full Polish version available on GOG.com and Steam (despite not being stated on Steam store page).[4][13] | |||
Portuguese | [citation needed] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download; Nexus Mods. | |||
Russian | Official localization by «Руссобит-М». Audio only in Russian retail versions; all others are text-only. | |||
Spanish | Translation for Content Mod 2.5 by Clan Dlan, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Gothic 3 & Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods. | ||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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Tobii Eye Tracking | Works with Tobii EyeX tracker or Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker plugins for FaceTrackNoIR. | ||
TrackIR | Works with FreeTrack 2.0 protocol using software like FaceTrackNoIR. |
Issues fixed
Game slows down randomly
Change timer setting[14] |
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Install Parallel Universe Patch |
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Hide system cursor when game is in focus
- When running in Windowed mode the game displays both in-game cursor and system cursor. This may be annoying for some people. Below is the script to solve this issue.
Use AutoHotkey[citation needed] |
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; Script to hide cursor http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1432431 ; Modified by Nirklars and adjusted to work with Gothic 3 by SuicideMachine SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory. SystemCursor("Init") SetTimer, CheckIdle, 250 return CheckIdle: if WinActive("ahk_class Gothic3 Engine") { SystemCursor("Off") } else { SystemCursor("On") } return #Persistent OnExit, ShowCursor ; Ensure the cursor is made visible when the script exits. return ShowCursor: SystemCursor("On") ExitApp SystemCursor(OnOff=1) ; INIT = "I","Init"; OFF = 0,"Off"; TOGGLE = -1,"T","Toggle"; ON = others { static AndMask, XorMask, $, h_cursor ,c0,c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7,c8,c9,c10,c11,c12,c13 ; system cursors , b1,b2,b3,b4,b5,b6,b7,b8,b9,b10,b11,b12,b13 ; blank cursors , h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,h7,h8,h9,h10,h11,h12,h13 ; handles of default cursors if (OnOff = "Init" or OnOff = "I" or $ = "") ; init when requested or at first call { $ = h ; active default cursors VarSetCapacity( h_cursor,4444, 1 ) VarSetCapacity( AndMask, 32*4, 0xFF ) VarSetCapacity( XorMask, 32*4, 0 ) system_cursors = 32512,32513,32514,32515,32516,32642,32643,32644,32645,32646,32648,32649,32650 StringSplit c, system_cursors, `, Loop %c0% { h_cursor := DllCall( "LoadCursor", "uint",0, "uint",c%A_Index% ) h%A_Index% := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) b%A_Index% := DllCall("CreateCursor","uint",0, "int",0, "int",0 , "int",32, "int",32, "uint",&AndMask, "uint",&XorMask ) } } if (OnOff = 0 or OnOff = "Off" or $ = "h" and (OnOff < 0 or OnOff = "Toggle" or OnOff = "T")) $ = b ; use blank cursors else $ = h ; use the saved cursors Loop %c0% { h_cursor := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",%$%%A_Index%, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) DllCall( "SetSystemCursor", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",c%A_Index% ) } }
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 | 7, 8, 10, 11 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent | 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.4 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI/AMD Radeon 8500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia ATI/AMD 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gothic 3 at SteamDB
- ↑ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Patch 1.75 Steam Beta Branch - last accessed on 2016-09-30
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC_JGX9b-hA
- ↑ Gothic 3 | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on August 13, 2016
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ forum.worldofplayers.de - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ I can't equip any item that is in my iventory. - last accessed on 2019-03-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 13, 2016
- ↑ G3 - Mysterious Slow Motion Problem - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023