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− | [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 public Beta branch.<ref name=SteamDB_Depots>[https://steamdb.info/app/39500/depots/ Gothic 3 at SteamDB]</ref> | + | [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> |
{{ii}} If you experience problems try [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>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/624076027837946703/ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions]</ref> | {{ii}} If you experience problems try [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>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/624076027837946703/ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:52, 30 September 2016
Developers | |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
JoWood Productions | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Genome Gaming System | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 13, 2006 |
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 |
Key points
- Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14 for many crucial performance improvements and bug fixes.
General information
- Official site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14. | |||
GamersGate | Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Opt into the latest Community Patch. |
Essential improvements
Patches
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.[1]
- If you experience problems try Community Patch 1.73 or Community Patch 1.74 instead.[2]
Gothic 3 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.
Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta branch
- Steam users can opt-into downloading the latest Community Patch.
Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed Gothic 3 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 Steam (despite not being stated on store page)[1][3] and on cdp.pl. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Audio only in Russian retail versions; all others are text-only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Gothic 3 & Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods. |
Issues fixed
Game slows down randomly
Instructions |
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Other information
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.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | NVidia ATI/AMD 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | NVidia ATI/AMD 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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>/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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gothic 3 at SteamDB
- ↑ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by Suicide Machine on August 13, 2016
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