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|igdb = gothic-3-forsaken-gods | |igdb = gothic-3-forsaken-gods | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = '''''Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods''''' is a standalone expansion for the 2006 {{Glossary:Fantasy}} {{Glossary:RPG}} ''[[Gothic 3]]''. | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207658993|gothic_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658993|gothic_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/65600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/65600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_528.htm Enhanced Edition Patch 2.01] fixes numerous issues. Using it is strongly recommended. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Ini}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. |
− | # Change <code>Camera.FOV=</code> to the value | + | # Change <code>Camera.FOV=</code> to the desired value (default is 60°). |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Ini}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. |
# Change <code>Fullscreen=true</code> to <code>Fullscreen=false</code> | # Change <code>Fullscreen=true</code> to <code>Fullscreen=false</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. Reverse this change to go back to fullscreen mode. |
{{--}} The Windows cursor will be visible during gameplay. | {{--}} The Windows cursor will be visible during gameplay. | ||
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===Game slows down randomly=== | ===Game slows down randomly=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change timer setting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gothic_series/g3_mysterious_slow_motion_problem/post6|title=G3 - Mysterious Slow Motion Problem - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change timer setting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/gothic_series/g3_mysterious_slow_motion_problem/post6|title=G3 - Mysterious Slow Motion Problem - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Ini}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. |
# Find <code>Timer.ThreadSafe</code> (if this line is missing install the [[#Patches|Enhanced Edition]]). | # Find <code>Timer.ThreadSafe</code> (if this line is missing install the [[#Patches|Enhanced Edition]]). | ||
# Change <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=true</code> to <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=false</code> | # Change <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=true</code> to <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=false</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:22, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
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Trine Games | |
Enhanced Edition | Mad Vulture Games |
Enhanced Edition | Spellbound Entertainment |
Publishers | |
2008-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
Genome Gaming System | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 21, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 44 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Gothic |
Gothic | |
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Gothic | 2001 |
Gothic II | 2002 |
Gothic 3 | 2006 |
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods | 2008 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 | 2010 |
Arcania: Fall of Setarrif | 2011 |
Gothic Playable Teaser | 2019 |
The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos (unofficial mod) | 2021 |
Gothic 1 Remake | TBA |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Install Enhanced Edition. | |||
Retail | Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Enhanced Edition Patch 2.01 fixes numerous issues. Using it is strongly recommended. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible.
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete logo videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Gothic3ForsakenGods\_UserOptions.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/65600/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Gothic3ForsakenGods\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/65600/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 | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Install Enhanced Edition. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 60°; see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Windows cursor visible during gameplay. See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Choice of Anisotropic 1x/4x/8x/16x (with Enhanced Edition). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Choice of Off or FXAA (with Enhanced Edition). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[1] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Edit ge3.ini[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Edit ge3.ini[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Sliders for acceleration and smoothing (with Enhanced Edition). | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, voice, music, FX and ambient sliders. | |
Surround sound | Supports multiple configurations (5.1, 7.1, etc.) | |
Subtitles | Enabled by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed the Enhanced Edition.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian |
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
Change timer setting[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.5 GHz Intel or AMD single-core | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB 1.5 GB (with Vista/7) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7900 ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Disc Version
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 | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia ATI/AMD 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia ATI/AMD 128 MB of VRAM |
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>/65600/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (65600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ G3 - Mysterious Slow Motion Problem - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023