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{{infobox
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{{disambig|the original 2001 PC release|the remake|[[Gothic 1 Remake]]}}
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|title          = Gothic
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{{Infobox game
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|cover         = G1cover art.jpg|250px|thumb
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|cover       = G1cover art.jpg
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|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Piranha_Bytes|Piranha Bytes]]
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|developers  =
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|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Egmont_(media_group)|Egmont Interactive]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Piranha Bytes}}
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|engine         = Gothic Engine
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|publishers  =  
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|release dates = <sup>DE</sup> March 15, 2001<br/><sup>NA</sup> November 23, 2001<br/><sup>PL</sup> March 28, 2002
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DTP Entertainment|2001}}
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|steam         = 65540
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Egmont Interactive|2001}}
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|gog            = gothic
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2002-2011}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xicat Interactive|Retail (USA)}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Snowball Studio|Retail (Russia)}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Retail (Russia)}}
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|ZenGin}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2001}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gothic|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gothic|}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG, ARPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Gothic }}
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|steam appid  = 65540
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|gogcom id    = 1207658682
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|hltb        = 4024
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|lutris      = gothic
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|strategywiki = Gothic
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|mobygames    = 3785
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|wikipedia    = Gothic (video game)
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|winehq      = 2153
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Patches==
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{{Introduction
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Latest Gothic patch is 1.08k and can be found here http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=dlfile&fileid=10
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|introduction      =  
  
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==Graphical Tweaks==
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|release history  =  
  
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===Windows 8 fullscreen problems===
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|current state    =
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Gothic and Gothic II do not go fullscreen correctly on Windows 8. The following steps will fix this problem.
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}}
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# Download the [https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4vowtdi5u071wy/GothicW8.sdb Fix Package] and save it somewhere convenient
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# Download and install the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7352 Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit]
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'''General information'''
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# From the Start Screen launch Compatibility Administrator (32-bit), or Compatibility Administrator if you're on a 32-bit version of Windows
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{{GOG.com links|1207658682|gothic_series|for game series}}
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# Click Open
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/65540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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# Select the fix package from step 1
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# Choose File>Install
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==Availability==
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That's it! You're done! Both Gothic and Gothic II will now enter fullscreen mode correctly.
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Install the [[#Patches|version 1.08k patch]]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | gothic | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 65540 | DRM-free | Only sold as part of bundles. Player-Kit and SystemPack (version 1.8) included since March 2021. Doesn't require Steam after installation. | | Windows }}
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}}
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The original German release included a performance by [[Wikipedia:In Extremo|In Extremo]] that was omitted from later German releases and all international versions. Use the [[#Restore In Extremo performance|In Extremo Mod]].
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{{ii}} The Russian Gothic: Collector's Edition includes Gothic and the [https://www.diccuric.org Diccuric] mod.
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{{ii}} The German Gothic Collector's Edition includes Gothic along with [[Gothic II]] and its expansion.
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===Demos===
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{{ii}} A free [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_2.htm English demo] and a [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_1.htm German demo] are available from World of Gothic. The download link on the page may need to be copied into the browser.
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 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
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{{ii}} The latest retail patch is [http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=dlfile&fileid=10 version 1.08k]. Some digital distribution versions already include this patch. To check your current patch version look at the bottom right of the main menu box.
 +
 
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===[https://worldofplayers.ru/threads/40376/ Union (SystemPack 2.0)]===
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{{ii}} Alternative version of the SystemPack called Union (also referred to as SystemPack 2.0) provides additional bug fixes and engine improvements, including improved performance, steam overlay support and 64-bit patch for x64 systems.
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{{ii}} It is advised to use Union instead of the original SystemPack as the latter is no longer developed.
 +
{{ii}} Already contains Player-Kit in its installation (Union Primary Universal Patch).
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install Union (SystemPack 2.0)||fix=
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# Download and install [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#visual-studio-2010-vc-100-sp1-no-longer-supported Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2010].
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# Download and install the "Union Primary Universal Patch" from the link above.
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# Download and install "Union 1.0m" from the link above.
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# Launch the game.
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{{ii}} If Union is properly installed, its version will appear on the right side of the main menu.
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{{ii}} Alternative option for download through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2787491081 Steam Workshop].
 +
}}
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 +
===[https://github.com/AmProsius/gothic-1-community-patch/ Gothic 1 Community Patch]===
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{{ii}} Fixes mostly story- and script-related bugs.
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{{ii}} It is recommended to use this patch in combination with [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union]].
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install Gothic 1 Community Patch||fix=
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# Download and install the latest version of [https://github.com/szapp/Ninja/releases Ninja].
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# Download and install the the latest version of the [https://github.com/AmProsius/gothic-1-community-patch/releases Gothic 1 Community Patch].
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{{ii}} Users can check if Ninja was properly installed by opening the console and typing "Ninja". If it was installed, it will report which (if any) patches are installed.
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{{ii}} If the Community Patch is properly installed, its version will appear on the left side of the main menu.
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{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2786936496 Ninja] and the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2789245548 Community Patch] are also available on the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/65540/workshop/ Steam Workshop] and recommended for Steam users.
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}}
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 +
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Change playLogoVideos setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}.
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# Change <code>playLogoVideos=1</code> to <code>playLogoVideos=0</code>
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# Save the changes. The game will now go directly to the main menu when launched.
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}}
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 +
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\system\GOTHIC.INI}}
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}}
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}}
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}}
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 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                = true
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = true
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
  
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===Wide screen resolutions===
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==Video==
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[http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/gothic Widescreen Gaming Forum].
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{{Image|Gothic video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Image|Gothic graphic settings.png|Graphic settings.}}
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{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic
 +
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 +
|widescreen resolution      = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes= Only some resolutions listed; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 +
|multimonitor              = hackable
 +
|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 +
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = Works with limitations; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 +
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 +
|borderless windowed notes  = Works with limitations; see [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 +
|anisotropic                = false
 +
|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing notes        = Forcing in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]]'s control panel may cause [[#Black videos (sound but no picture)|black videos]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = false
 +
|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = hackable
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 25 FPS by default; use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 +
|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. Framerate affects sliding on terrain.<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 11, 2016}}</ref>
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
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}}
  
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===Graphics===
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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[[Anti-Aliasing_(AA)|Anti-Aliasing]] and [[Anisotropic_Filtering_(AF)|Anisotropic_Filtering]] can only be forced in video driver settings.
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{{ii}} Gothic only has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900.
  
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==Issues And Fixes==
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game ({{file|Gothic.exe}} if [[#Player-Kit|Player-Kit]] is not installed, or {{file|GothicMod.exe}} if it is) with the <code> -zRes:XXXX,YYYY,32</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]], where {{code|XXXX}} and {{code|YYYY}} correspond to the desired width and height.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic|title=wsgf.org|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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If you got stuck in level geometry you could get out by using console commands
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}}
  
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===Steam Version violation errors===
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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If using the steam version of the game and you are getting Violation errors, try right clicking the game in library and going to "Properties". From here, de-select the "Enable Steam Community In-Game" option
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{{ii}} Task switching may cause repeated Tab input when you return to the game (simply press Tab again to make it work normally).
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{{ii}} Task switching during video cutscenes will crash the game (there are only four during the game, not counting the intro and ending).
  
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===Performance Improvements===
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{{Fixbox|description=Change zStartupWindowed setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
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''TODO: FPS Unlocker''
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# Run the game at least once.
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For some reason developers decided to lock framerate at 28 frames per second. To unlock you can use community made utility FPS Unlocker
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}.
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# Change <code>zStartupWindowed=0</code> to <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code>
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# Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code> (otherwise videos render in the corner of the screen).
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# Save the changes.
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}}
  
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===Controller Support===
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
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''TODO''
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{{ii}} See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for the limitations of this mode.
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Although Gothic is PC-only game, it was made without mouse in mind
 
  
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===Unresolved Issues===
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{{Fixbox|description=Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
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*Disparaging inventory item icons on ATI 1xxx series.
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# Install the [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
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# Set <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code> in <code>Gothic.ini</code> (see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]).
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# Set the desktop resolution in-game. Gothic should now display as a fullscreen borderless window.
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}}
  
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==System Requirements==
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==Input==
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{{SysReq
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = false
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|mouse menu notes          = No cursor; buttons and wheel work but can't change settings.
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Settings, Game, Invert View.
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = false
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
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 +
==Audio==
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{{Image|Gothic audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Sound and music.
 +
|surround sound          = true
 +
|surround sound notes    = Change Speakers to Surround.
 +
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          = Disabled by default; set in Settings, Game, Subtitles.
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = false
 +
|mute on focus lost notes = Not supported.
 +
|eax support              = true
 +
|eax support notes        = Change Soundprovider to EAX 2. Hardware accelerated DirectSound3D and EAX2 (on compatible sound cards with restoration software like ALchemy or 3D SoundBack) isn't available until the [[#Game_reverts_back_to_Miles_Fast_even_after_EAX_restoration_software_is_installed|fix]] is applied.
 +
|royalty free audio        = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  = Original German release features music by '''In Extremo'''; unmodded modern releases exclusively use royalty free audio.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Available in the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=328985362 LangPack].
 +
|fan      =
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Only two translations, by Snowball Studios (1C-SoftClub) and Russobit-M. Steam version uses localization by Snowball Studios
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/gothic-dx11.html Helix Mod: Gothic (DX11)].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Included in dgVoodoo 2 default profile.<br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/forum/technical-support/ vorpx forum].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===ATI 1xxx invisible inventory items===
 +
{{--}} Inventory item graphics turn invisible on ATI 1xxx cards (the items themselves are still there). There is no known fix.
 +
{{ii}} One potential fix is to add <code>zInventoryItemsDistanceScale=2.0</code> under <code>[GAME]</code> in <code>GOTHIC.INI</code>.<ref>[http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/108909-Object-s-Problem-%28-G1-%29?p=1903095&viewfull=1#post1903095 Object's Problem ( G1 )]</ref>
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Black videos (sound but no picture)===
 +
{{ii}} This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing. Either method below will fix this.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable video card anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open your [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]]'s control panel.
 +
# Set anti-aliasing to Application-Controlled.
 +
# Apply the changes.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable video scaling|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}.
 +
# Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code>
 +
# Save the changes. Videos will now display centred.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game menus display zoomed in, cutting off information but still function===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Fix incorrectly sized menu (Main and In Game)|ref={{cn|date=February 2022}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Edit {{file|SystemPack.ini}}.
 +
# Change <code>Scale=1</code> to <code>Scale=0</code> in the <code>[INTERFACE]</code> section
 +
# Save the changes. Menus will now display properly.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Window border visible in fullscreen mode===
 +
{{ii}} Gothic and [[Gothic II]] show a window border in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
 +
{{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Poor performance===
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].|ref={{cn|date=March 2024}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#D3D11 Renderer|D3D11 Renderer]]|ref={{cn|date=March 2024}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Access violation errors (Steam)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community In-Game overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Right-click the game in the Steam Library.
 +
# Choose Properties.
 +
# Uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game.
 +
# Click Close to save the changes.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Browsing to the game's Steam folder and running as administrator will work as well, if disabling the in-game overlay does not.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Access Violation / Assertion Failed error when saving===
 +
{{ii}} This can be caused by deleting the saves folder.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Make saves folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the installation folder.
 +
# Make a folder called {{folder|saves}}.
 +
{{ii}} To delete saves in the future, delete the individual saves within the folder, not the saves folder itself.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Gate cutscene doesn't play, gate won't open===
 +
{{ii}} A gate in the final area won't open when playing with the [[#Player-Kit|Player-Kit]] due to the cutscene not playing.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].|ref={{cn|date=April 2024}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Can't {{key|Alt|Tab}} (GOG.com)===
 +
{{ii}} The GOG.com version prevents task switching to avoid some potential issues (e.g. crashing during FMV cutscenes).
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove GOG.com fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open Programs and Features (<code>appwiz.cpl</code>).
 +
# Find and remove the GOG.com Gothic entry.
 +
# If using Windows 8 or later, install the [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Constant Tab input after Alt+Tab===
 +
{{ii}} After task switching, the game may constantly repeat {{key|Tab}} input; press {{key|Tab}} again to stop this.
 +
 
 +
===Game Starts, but screen is black===
 +
{{ii}} If using multiple monitors, disable/unplug all of them except the one that is used to play Gothic.
 +
 
 +
===Game reverts back to Miles Fast even after EAX restoration software is installed and enabled===
 +
{{ii}} Gothic doesn't see {{file|dsound.dll}} wrapper from EAX restoration software.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Create {{file|pre.load}} file, which orders game to load {{file|dsound.dll}} wrapper|ref=<ref name="WoG">[https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1340357-Release-Gothic-%C2%BD-%C2%97-SystemPack-(ENG-DEU)/page29?p=25684060&viewfull=1#post25684060 SystemPack thread]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open a text editor.
 +
# Write exactly <code>dsound.dll</code> to document.
 +
# Save the document exactly as {{file|pre.load}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System}}.
 +
# Launch the game, change sound provider to Creative EAX 2 and quit. Relaunch the game and check if sound provider is still the same.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Users with Union (SystemPack 2.0) patch need to put {{file|dsound.dll}} (and {{file|dsound.ini}}) to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System\autorun}} <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYFKdyi0Aq0|title=|date=2022-12-27}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Users with old SystemPack installed have to change <code>FixMss=1</code> to <code>FixMss=0</code> in {{file|SystemPack.ini}} configuration file. SystemPack uses own implementation of restoring surround sound, which is purely software and because of that EAX restoration software will not make effect if <code>FixMss</code> is set to 1.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash on launch on Intel iGPUs (12th Gen CPU and later)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/SaiyansKing/Gothic-LegacyAltRenderer Gothic LegacyAltRenderer]|ref=|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Compared with [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Gothic#D3D11_Renderer D3D11 Renderer] below, its DX9 renderer provides better performance than stock renderer, and it is more friendly for low-end configurations - without more demanding graphic effects like in DX11 renderer.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 7
 +
|direct3d notes        = Fan-made D3D11 renderer available [[#D3D11 Renderer|here]].
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 +
|audio notes      = 6.0k
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = 1.0v
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[https://github.com/kirides/GD3D11/releases D3D11 Renderer]===
 +
[https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1546222-Yet-Another-D3D11-Renderer D3D11 Renderer] replaces Gothic's old DX7 API with a new DX11 one that improves compatibility on new systems and provides additional features e.g. higher quality shadows.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install D3D11 Renderer||fix=
 +
# Download and install [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#visual-studio-2015-2017-2019-and-2022 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2022].
 +
# Download D3D11 Renderer from the link above.
 +
# Extract contents of downloaded archive into {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}}.
 +
# Launch the game.
 +
{{ii}} D3D11 Renderer's configuration menu can be accessed in-game by pressing {{key|F11}}.
 +
{{ii}} Alternative option for download through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2791606767 Steam Workshop].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[https://clockwork-origins.com/spine Spine Management Tool]===
 +
{{ii}} Spine is a simple, however with the advent of Union, now outdated, modification manager that allows you to easily install the D3D11 renderer and other useful tools via a database tab, as well as pre-emptively installing the Systempack for either game and updating the games to the proper patch version.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Setting up Spine|ref=|fix=
 +
#Download the .exe and install it in any desired place in its own folder.
 +
#Start the tool, and direct it to Gothic's installation folder. Tick the Steam box to the right of the directory if using the Steam version. Spine also has an auto-detect function right below the directories.
 +
#The manager will download the basic necessities for the installed games by default, like the <code>Player-Kit</code> and <code>SystemPack</code>. It also features <code>Ninja</code> for inter-mod compatibility and will automatically enable it if mods that require it are ticked.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{ii}} The database tab can be browsed for other mods or tools and to easily install them on the go.
 +
{{ii}} The library tab will act as the game launcher and allow the launching of different mods without affecting the base game installation. Patches and tools to enable/disable will appear on the right side.
 +
{{ii}} An account is not required except for community-related features that do not have a direct impact on the game.}}
 +
 
 +
===Restore Velaya's original behavior===
 +
{{ii}} In the original German version of the game, the NPC Velaya bathes in Gomez's room completely naked at certain times of day. Subsequent releases gave her a bikini. To restore her original behavior, simply rename or remove the {{file|textures_bikini.VDF}} file in {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data}}.
 +
 
 +
===Restore In Extremo performance===
 +
{{ii}} The original German release included a performance by [[Wikipedia:In Extremo|In Extremo]]; this was omitted from later German releases and all international versions.
 +
{{--}} Changes the names of some enemies to bizarre names.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use inextremo.VDF|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180702221230/http://www.freewebs.com/dracolich/downloads.htm#57576733 In Extremo Mod] (archived).
 +
# Extract to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data}}.
 +
# Start a new game. In Extremo will perform during Chapter 2.
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} Steam users are recommended to use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2811395389&tscn=1704530674 Steam Workshop] version instead. It does not alter enemy names.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
===Steam===
 +
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
−
|minOS = Windows 98/Windows ME/Windows XP/Windows 2000
 
−
|recOS = Windows XP
 
−
|minproc = Pentium II 400 MHz
 
−
|recproc = Pentium III 600 MHz
 
−
|minmem = 128 MB
 
−
|recmem = 192 MB
 
−
|minHD = 700 MB free
 
−
|minGPU1 = 16 MB 3D Accelerated Graphics Card
 
  
−
|minVRAM = 16
+
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11
−
|recGPU1 = 32 MB 3D Accelerated Graphics Card
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
−
|recGPU2 =  
+
|minRAM  = 512 MB
−
|recVRAM = 32
+
|minHD    = 5 GB
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minGPU  =  
 +
|minDX    = 8.1
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==See Also==
+
===Disc Version===
−
*[[Gothic_2|Gothic 2]]
+
{{System requirements
−
*[[Gothic_3|Gothic 3]]
+
|OSfamily = Windows
−
*[[Risen|Risen]]
+
 
 +
|minOS    = 98, ME, XP, 2000
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minHD    = 700 MB
 +
|minGPU  = 3D Accelerated Graphics Card
 +
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    = XP
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 192 MB
 +
|recGPU  = 3D Accelerated Graphics Card
 +
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
}}
  
−
[[Category:Game]]
+
{{References}}
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[[Category:Windows]]
+
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 15:32, 11 May 2024

This page is for the original 2001 PC release. For the remake, see Gothic 1 Remake.

Gothic
Gothic cover
Developers
Piranha Bytes
Publishers
2001 DTP Entertainment
2001 Egmont Interactive
2002-2011 JoWood Productions
2011-2016 Nordic Games
2016-present THQ Nordic
Retail (USA) Xicat Interactive
Retail (Russia) Snowball Studio
Retail (Russia) Russobit-M
Engines
ZenGin
Release dates
Windows March 15, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres RPG, ARPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Gothic
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Gothic on HowLongToBeat
Gothic on IGDB
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Gothic guide on StrategyWiki
Gothic on MobyGames
Gothic on Wikipedia
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Gothic
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 is a singleplayer third-person RPG and ARPG game in the Gothic series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Install the version 1.08k patch.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Only sold as part of bundles. Player-Kit and SystemPack (version 1.8) included since March 2021. Doesn't require Steam after installation.
Windows

Version differences

The original German release included a performance by In Extremo that was omitted from later German releases and all international versions. Use the In Extremo Mod.
The Russian Gothic: Collector's Edition includes Gothic and the Diccuric mod.
The German Gothic Collector's Edition includes Gothic along with Gothic II and its expansion.

Demos

A free English demo and a German demo are available from World of Gothic. The download link on the page may need to be copied into the browser.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest retail patch is version 1.08k. Some digital distribution versions already include this patch. To check your current patch version look at the bottom right of the main menu box.

Union (SystemPack 2.0)

Alternative version of the SystemPack called Union (also referred to as SystemPack 2.0) provides additional bug fixes and engine improvements, including improved performance, steam overlay support and 64-bit patch for x64 systems.
It is advised to use Union instead of the original SystemPack as the latter is no longer developed.
Already contains Player-Kit in its installation (Union Primary Universal Patch).
Install Union (SystemPack 2.0)
  1. Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2010.
  2. Download and install the "Union Primary Universal Patch" from the link above.
  3. Download and install "Union 1.0m" from the link above.
  4. Launch the game.
If Union is properly installed, its version will appear on the right side of the main menu.
Alternative option for download through Steam Workshop.

Gothic 1 Community Patch

Fixes mostly story- and script-related bugs.
It is recommended to use this patch in combination with Union.
Install Gothic 1 Community Patch
  1. Download and install the latest version of Ninja.
  2. Download and install the the latest version of the Gothic 1 Community Patch.
Users can check if Ninja was properly installed by opening the console and typing "Ninja". If it was installed, it will report which (if any) patches are installed.
If the Community Patch is properly installed, its version will appear on the left side of the main menu.
Ninja and the Community Patch are also available on the Steam Workshop and recommended for Steam users.

Skip intro videos

Change playLogoVideos setting[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Edit gothic.ini.
  3. Change playLogoVideos=1 to playLogoVideos=0
  4. Save the changes. The game will now go directly to the main menu when launched.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\system\GOTHIC.INI[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/65540/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/65540/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Graphic settings.
Graphic settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Only some resolutions listed; see Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Union (SystemPack 2.0).
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Union (SystemPack 2.0).
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use Union (SystemPack 2.0).
Field of view (FOV)
Use Union (SystemPack 2.0).
Windowed
Works with limitations; see Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Works with limitations; see Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Forcing in the graphics card's control panel may cause black videos.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Capped at 25 FPS by default; use Union (SystemPack 2.0).
120+ FPS
Use Union (SystemPack 2.0). Framerate affects sliding on terrain.[1]

Widescreen resolution

Gothic only has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900.
Run the game (Gothic.exe if Player-Kit is not installed, or GothicMod.exe if it is) with the -zRes:XXXX,YYYY,32 command line argument, where XXXX and YYYY correspond to the desired width and height.[2]

Windowed

Task switching may cause repeated Tab input when you return to the game (simply press Tab again to make it work normally).
Task switching during video cutscenes will crash the game (there are only four during the game, not counting the intro and ending).
Change zStartupWindowed setting[1]
  1. Run the game at least once.
  2. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  3. Edit gothic.ini.
  4. Change zStartupWindowed=0 to zStartupWindowed=1
  5. Change scaleVideos=1 to scaleVideos=0 (otherwise videos render in the corner of the screen).
  6. Save the changes.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

See Windowed for the limitations of this mode.
Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode[1]
  1. Install the Union (SystemPack 2.0).
  2. Set zStartupWindowed=1 in Gothic.ini (see Windowed).
  3. Set the desktop resolution in-game. Gothic should now display as a fullscreen borderless window.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No cursor; buttons and wheel work but can't change settings.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Set in Settings, Game, Invert View.
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound and music.
Surround sound
Change Speakers to Surround.
Subtitles
Disabled by default; set in Settings, Game, Subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Not supported.
EAX support
Change Soundprovider to EAX 2. Hardware accelerated DirectSound3D and EAX2 (on compatible sound cards with restoration software like ALchemy or 3D SoundBack) isn't available until the fix is applied.
Royalty free audio
Original German release features music by In Extremo; unmodded modern releases exclusively use royalty free audio.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
German
Italian
Available in the LangPack.
Polish
Russian
Only two translations, by Snowball Studios (1C-SoftClub) and Russobit-M. Steam version uses localization by Snowball Studios
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Gothic (DX11).
vorpX
G3D
Included in dgVoodoo 2 default profile.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Issues unresolved

ATI 1xxx invisible inventory items

Inventory item graphics turn invisible on ATI 1xxx cards (the items themselves are still there). There is no known fix.
One potential fix is to add zInventoryItemsDistanceScale=2.0 under [GAME] in GOTHIC.INI.[3]

Issues fixed

Black videos (sound but no picture)

This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing. Either method below will fix this.
Disable video card anti-aliasing[citation needed]
  1. Open your graphics card's control panel.
  2. Set anti-aliasing to Application-Controlled.
  3. Apply the changes.
Disable video scaling[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Edit gothic.ini.
  3. Change scaleVideos=1 to scaleVideos=0
  4. Save the changes. Videos will now display centred.

Game menus display zoomed in, cutting off information but still function

Fix incorrectly sized menu (Main and In Game)[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Edit SystemPack.ini.
  3. Change Scale=1 to Scale=0 in the [INTERFACE] section
  4. Save the changes. Menus will now display properly.

Window border visible in fullscreen mode

Gothic and Gothic II show a window border in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
The GOG.com version already includes this fix.
Install Union (SystemPack 2.0).[citation needed]

Poor performance

Install Union (SystemPack 2.0).[citation needed]
Use the D3D11 Renderer[citation needed]

Access violation errors (Steam)

Disable Steam Community In-Game overlay[citation needed]
  1. Right-click the game in the Steam Library.
  2. Choose Properties.
  3. Uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game.
  4. Click Close to save the changes.

Notes

Browsing to the game's Steam folder and running as administrator will work as well, if disabling the in-game overlay does not.[citation needed]

Access Violation / Assertion Failed error when saving

This can be caused by deleting the saves folder.
Make saves folder[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Make a folder called saves.
To delete saves in the future, delete the individual saves within the folder, not the saves folder itself.

Gate cutscene doesn't play, gate won't open

A gate in the final area won't open when playing with the Player-Kit due to the cutscene not playing.
Install Union (SystemPack 2.0).[citation needed]

Can't Alt+Tab ↹ (GOG.com)

The GOG.com version prevents task switching to avoid some potential issues (e.g. crashing during FMV cutscenes).
Remove GOG.com fix[citation needed]
  1. Open Programs and Features (appwiz.cpl).
  2. Find and remove the GOG.com Gothic entry.
  3. If using Windows 8 or later, install the Union (SystemPack 2.0).

Constant Tab input after Alt+Tab

After task switching, the game may constantly repeat Tab ↹ input; press Tab ↹ again to stop this.

Game Starts, but screen is black

If using multiple monitors, disable/unplug all of them except the one that is used to play Gothic.

Game reverts back to Miles Fast even after EAX restoration software is installed and enabled

Gothic doesn't see dsound.dll wrapper from EAX restoration software.
Create pre.load file, which orders game to load dsound.dll wrapper[4]
  1. Open a text editor.
  2. Write exactly dsound.dll to document.
  3. Save the document exactly as pre.load to <path-to-game>\System.
  4. Launch the game, change sound provider to Creative EAX 2 and quit. Relaunch the game and check if sound provider is still the same.

Notes

Users with Union (SystemPack 2.0) patch need to put dsound.dll (and dsound.ini) to <path-to-game>\System\autorun [5]
Users with old SystemPack installed have to change FixMss=1 to FixMss=0 in SystemPack.ini configuration file. SystemPack uses own implementation of restoring surround sound, which is purely software and because of that EAX restoration software will not make effect if FixMss is set to 1.

Crash on launch on Intel iGPUs (12th Gen CPU and later)

Use Gothic LegacyAltRenderer
Compared with D3D11 Renderer below, its DX9 renderer provides better performance than stock renderer, and it is more friendly for low-end configurations - without more demanding graphic effects like in DX11 renderer.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7 Fan-made D3D11 renderer available here.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.0k
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.0v

D3D11 Renderer

D3D11 Renderer replaces Gothic's old DX7 API with a new DX11 one that improves compatibility on new systems and provides additional features e.g. higher quality shadows.

Install D3D11 Renderer
  1. Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2022.
  2. Download D3D11 Renderer from the link above.
  3. Extract contents of downloaded archive into <path-to-game>\system.
  4. Launch the game.
D3D11 Renderer's configuration menu can be accessed in-game by pressing F11.
Alternative option for download through Steam Workshop.

Spine Management Tool

Spine is a simple, however with the advent of Union, now outdated, modification manager that allows you to easily install the D3D11 renderer and other useful tools via a database tab, as well as pre-emptively installing the Systempack for either game and updating the games to the proper patch version.
Setting up Spine
  1. Download the .exe and install it in any desired place in its own folder.
  2. Start the tool, and direct it to Gothic's installation folder. Tick the Steam box to the right of the directory if using the Steam version. Spine also has an auto-detect function right below the directories.
  3. The manager will download the basic necessities for the installed games by default, like the Player-Kit and SystemPack. It also features Ninja for inter-mod compatibility and will automatically enable it if mods that require it are ticked.

Notes:

The database tab can be browsed for other mods or tools and to easily install them on the go.
The library tab will act as the game launcher and allow the launching of different mods without affecting the base game installation. Patches and tools to enable/disable will appear on the right side.
An account is not required except for community-related features that do not have a direct impact on the game.

Restore Velaya's original behavior

In the original German version of the game, the NPC Velaya bathes in Gomez's room completely naked at certain times of day. Subsequent releases gave her a bikini. To restore her original behavior, simply rename or remove the textures_bikini.VDF file in <path-to-game>\Data.

Restore In Extremo performance

The original German release included a performance by In Extremo; this was omitted from later German releases and all international versions.
Changes the names of some enemies to bizarre names.
Use inextremo.VDF[citation needed]
  1. Download the In Extremo Mod (archived).
  2. Extract to <path-to-game>\Data.
  3. Start a new game. In Extremo will perform during Chapter 2.
Steam users are recommended to use the Steam Workshop version instead. It does not alter enemy names.

System requirements

Steam

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible

Disc Version

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, XP, 2000 XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 400 MHz Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 192 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700 MB
Video card (GPU) 3D Accelerated Graphics Card
4 MB of VRAM 		3D Accelerated Graphics Card
32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 11, 2016
  2. ↑ wsgf.org - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Object's Problem ( G1 )
  4. ↑ SystemPack thread
  5. ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2022-12-27