Difference between revisions of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt"
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| − | {{--}} Poor performance on Nvidia Kepler GPUs. Nvidia are working on fixing the issue<ref>[http://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/833016/geforce-700-600-series/gtx-780-possible-fail-as-performance-in-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-/post/4537394/#4537394 GTX 780 - possible fail(as performance) in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt?]</ref> | + | {{--}} Poor performance on Nvidia Kepler GPUs. Nvidia are working on fixing the issue.<ref>[http://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/833016/geforce-700-600-series/gtx-780-possible-fail-as-performance-in-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-/post/4537394/#4537394 GTX 780 - possible fail(as performance) in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt?]</ref> |
| − | {{++}}Fairly extensive graphics settings, with good amount of configuration files for fine tuning. | + | {{++}} Fairly extensive graphics settings, with good amount of configuration files for fine tuning. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===The Witcher 3 Config Tool=== | ===The Witcher 3 Config Tool=== | ||
{{Image|Witcher 3 Config Tool.png|The Witcher 3 Config Tool enables a extensive range of options.}} | {{Image|Witcher 3 Config Tool.png|The Witcher 3 Config Tool enables a extensive range of options.}} | ||
| − | [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/12/ Witcher 3 Hunter's Config tool] allows you to fine tune the in game options, opens up more options than in game and gives you the ability to go above the Ultra in game settings. | + | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/12/ Witcher 3 Hunter's Config tool] allows you to fine tune the in game options, opens up more options than in game and gives you the ability to go above the Ultra in game settings. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= 1280x720 is not available<ref name="3DTV Play">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292030/discussions/0/617335934150307287/ No 1280x720 resolution option? :: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt General Discussions]</ref> | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 1280x720 is not available.<ref name="3DTV Play">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292030/discussions/0/617335934150307287/ No 1280x720 resolution option? :: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt General Discussions]</ref> See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = HUD is not optimized for 21:9. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = HUD is not optimized for 21:9. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
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|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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| + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change desktop resolution and modify user.settings file|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt/so_i_guess_youre_too_good_for_720p_now_huh/post4 So I guess you're too good for 720p now, huh?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Change the desktop resolution to 1280x720. | ||
| + | # Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor. | ||
| + | # Change <code>FullScreenMode</code> to <code>1</code>. | ||
| + | # Change <code>Resolution</code> to <code>"1280x720"</code>. | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{--}} 1280x720 is only available in borderless windowed mode, changing fullscreen mode back to fullscreen reverts the changes. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox| | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file}} | ||
| + | # Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor. | ||
| + | # If your aspect ratio is vertically greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> above 1. | ||
| + | # If your aspect ratio is horizontally greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> above 1. | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} For 16:10 change the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.1253</code>. | ||
| + | {{ii}} For 21:9 change the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.3125</code>. | ||
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| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = 1280x720 resolution is not supported.<ref name="3DTV Play"/> | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = 1280x720 resolution is not supported.<ref name="3DTV Play"/> Currently set as "Not recommended" by NVIDIA.<ref>[http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/352.86/352.86-win8-win7-winvista-desktop-release-notes.pdf Release 352 Graphics Drivers for Windows, Version 352.86]</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:26, 25 May 2015
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| Developers | |
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| CD Projekt Red | |
| Publishers | |
| CD Projekt | |
| North America | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| Europe | Bandai Namco Games |
| Commonwealth of Independent States | 1C Company |
| Japan | Spike Chunsoft |
| South Africa | Megarom Interactive |
| Engines | |
| REDengine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 19, 2015 |
| Linux | TBA |
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Key points
- Poor performance on Nvidia Kepler GPUs. Nvidia are working on fixing the issue.[1]
- Fairly extensive graphics settings, with good amount of configuration files for fine tuning.
General information
- PC Report
- Official Website
- Official Forums
- Official Witcher Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Initial retail release requires the launch file. Further patches and DLC are only available by activating on GOG.com.[2] | |
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DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| Expansion Pass | |
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| Hearts of Stone | |
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| Blood and Wine | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The retail release requires a launch file to play. Further patches require activating on GOG.com.[2]
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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The Witcher 3 Config Tool
The Witcher 3 Config Tool enables a extensive range of options.
- Witcher 3 Hunter's Config tool allows you to fine tune the in game options, opens up more options than in game and gives you the ability to go above the Ultra in game settings.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
In-game graphics settings.
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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Ultra-widescreen
| Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Input settings
In-game control settings.
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Arabic | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| Nvidia 3D Vision | 1280x720 resolution is not supported.[3] Currently set as "Not recommended" by NVIDIA.[4] | ||
Other information
HairWorks on AMD without crippling performance
| Instructions |
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Improve HairWorks performance
| Instructions |
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Change in-game cinematic framerate
| Instructions |
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Disable cinematic downsampling
| Instructions |
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API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Shader Model support | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 8.1 (64-bit) | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 |
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz AMD FX-8350 4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 290 |
| Linux | ||
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| Minimum | ||
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| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/292030/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (292030) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GTX 780 - possible fail(as performance) in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt?
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Retail PC Version FAQ
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs named3DTV Play - ↑ Release 352 Graphics Drivers for Windows, Version 352.86
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