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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller">https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/56768665</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller">https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/56768665</ref>|fix= | ||
− | 1. Open | + | 1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml}}. |
− | :2. The file will contain the current mappings for both controller and keyboard. To remap the controls, simply search for the action | + | :2. The file will contain the current mappings for both controller and keyboard. To remap the controls, simply search for the desired action to remap and change the <code>Gamepad name</code> section of each action for the desired button; for instance, to jump with the A button, change the jumping section to: |
<pre> <Input command="jump" > | <pre> <Input command="jump" > | ||
<Gamepad name="a" /> | <Gamepad name="a" /> | ||
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===Invert controller's Y-axis=== | ===Invert controller's Y-axis=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller" />|fix= | ||
− | :1. Open | + | :1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\inputsettings.xml}}. |
:2. Search the attribute with the name <code>invert_gamepad_y</code> and change its value to '''true''' like so: | :2. Search the attribute with the name <code>invert_gamepad_y</code> and change its value to '''true''' like so: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game needs to be run at least once in order for it to create configuration files. |
{{ii}} There are additional options that can be modified in this file, such as inverting X-axis. | {{ii}} There are additional options that can be modified in this file, such as inverting X-axis. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
* If using Steam version [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling Steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables. | * If using Steam version [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling Steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables. | ||
− | * If having Nvidia GPU try copying | + | * If having Nvidia GPU try copying {{file|cudart32_*.dll}} and {{file|cudart64_*.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|programfiles(x86)}}\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959362242595009|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | * Install the [ | + | * Install the [[PhysX#Legacy versions|NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software]] and then try same thing as above.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/666824800526180226/#c540732596411948509|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | * If using | + | * If using an N/KN edition of Windows, install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19289 Windows Media Player]. |
* Try to set sound quality to [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|24 bit/16-bit, 48000 Hz]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959520912315526|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | * Try to set sound quality to [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|24 bit/16-bit, 48000 Hz]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959520912315526|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
− | * | + | * Set the executable to use Windows XP SP 3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] and start in administrator mode. |
− | * Add installation folder to | + | * Add the installation folder to the antivirus exclusion list or, as a last resort, disable it or uninstall it.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846963710864775870/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
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===Stuck in jungle level=== | ===Stuck in jungle level=== | ||
− | {{ii}} It is possible, | + | {{ii}} It is possible, when going back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue. |
{{Fixbox|description=Jumping back fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle">http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Jumping back fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle">http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions</ref>|fix= |
Latest revision as of 11:31, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
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Spellbound Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
2010-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
Vision 7[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 12, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
IGDB | 64 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
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 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 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 | SecuROM 7, SecuROM PA, and SecuROM DFA DRM activation and release date check.[2] Use the latest patch to remove DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Free demo: steam://install/65520 (allow Steam client popup). |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete intro videos[citation needed] |
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Patches
- Final Patch (2011) removes SecuROM DRM and fixes various issues.
Performance tweaks
- Make a backup copy of the file modified here.
Modify configuration files[3] |
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Edit game exe to force multithreading |
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Follow this guide on Steam to fix many bugs like black facial textures or buggy water puddles, and to improve smoothness and FPS up to 200% in some locations on modern PCs: |
Enable Xbox UI
- While using the Xbox UI accessing the game options will make the game crash, so either make sure you're happy with your settings or temporarily switch back to the PC UI while you access them.
- Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game.
Enable cheat menu[4] |
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<Input command="cheat menu" > <Key code="41" /> <Activation type="first active" /> </Input>
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39690/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.sav |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39690/pfx/[Note 1] |
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 | See the WSGF entry for two possible methods. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced through driver control. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced through driver control. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Xbox 360 controller supported. | |
Full controller support | Can be toggled through the cheat menu. | |
Controller remapping | Requires editing a configuration file, see Controller remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Requires editing a configuration file. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Controller remapping
Edit input configuration file[5] |
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1. Open
<Input command="jump" > <Gamepad name="a" /> <Gamepad active="false" name="left shoulder" /> <Activation type="first active" /> </Input>
Notes
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Invert controller's Y-axis
Edit input configuration file[5] |
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<Attribute name="invert_gamepad_y" type="bool" value="true" />
Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, read important hints here. Note: Profile works slightly different to the add on, and can be used as an alternative profile. |
Issues fixed
Game won't start
- Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations.
Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes[citation needed] |
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Stuck in jungle level
- It is possible, when going back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue.
Jumping back fix[10] |
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Cheat fix[10] |
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<Input command="hero teleport" > <Key name="Q"/> <Key name="control left" active="true" /> <Activation type="first active"/> </Input>
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows[11] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon II x2 2.8 GHz |
Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II x4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ News – Trinigy | Press Releases
- ↑ SecuROM™ Support Website - ArcaniA: Gothic 4 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ gamefaqs.gamespot.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?171844-Xbox-Controller-In-Game-Menu-Navigation&p=2601982&viewfull=1#post2601982
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/56768665
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions
- ↑ http://www.arcania-game.com/?lang=en&ID=1840