Difference between revisions of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt"
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{{ii}} This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 200ms to 10ms. | {{ii}} This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 200ms to 10ms. | ||
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+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===Change in-game cinematic framerate=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file}} | ||
+ | # Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>MovieFramerate</code> to which you desire. (e.g. <code>60</code> or <code>120</code>) | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Disable cinematic upsampling=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file}} |
− | # | + | # Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor. |
− | + | # Add <code>MovieUbersampling=false</code> under <code>[Visuals]</code> section. | |
− | # | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file|ref=<ref>[http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/36088-A-compendium-of-tweaks-and-fixes-for-the-PC-version?p=1759497&viewfull=1#post1759497 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version - Page 67]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add <code>MotionSicknessFocusMode=true</code> under <code>[Gameplay]</code> section. | ||
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− | === | + | ===Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware=== |
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Create a profile via Catalyst Control Center|ref=<ref name="support.amd.com"/>}} |
− | # | + | # Create a profile for {{file|witcher3.exe}} in the Catalyst Control Center |
− | # | + | # Set Tessellation Mode to "Override application settings". |
+ | # Set the Maximum Tessellation Level to either 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Disable cinematic upsampling=== | ===Disable cinematic upsampling=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file}} |
− | # Open <code>{{ | + | # Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor. |
− | # | + | # Add <code>MovieUbersampling=false</code> under <code>[Visuals]</code> section. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== |
Revision as of 14:42, 9 June 2015
Developers | |
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CD Projekt Red | |
Publishers | |
CD Projekt | |
North America | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Europe | Bandai Namco Games |
Commonwealth of Independent States | 1C Company |
Japan | Spike Chunsoft |
South Africa | Megarom Interactive |
Engines | |
REDengine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 19, 2015 |
Linux | TBA |
Key points
- Fairly extensive graphics settings, with good amount of configuration files for fine tuning.
- 60° non-adjustable FoV, with unofficial solutions coming with a list of caveats.
- Poor performance on AMD systems with HairWorks enabled. AMD recommends adjusting the Catalyst Control Center tessellation multiplier[1]
General information
- PC Report
- Official Website
- Official Forums
- Official Witcher Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Initial retail release requires the launch file. Further patches and DLC are only available by activating on GOG.com.[2] | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Expansion Pass | ||
Hearts of Stone | ||
Blood and Wine |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The retail release requires a launch file to play. Further patches require activating on GOG.com.[2]
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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The Witcher 3 Config Tool
- Witcher 3 Hunter's Config tool allows more control over graphics options and settings.
Photo Mode
- The Witcher 3 photo mode can be achieved by using internal console command. Camera angle and game condition (time of day, weather, pause/resume, etc) can be manipulated as needed (also works while in realtime cutscene).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Arabic | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Currently set as "Not recommended" by NVIDIA.[3] |
Issues fixed
Poor performance on Nvidia Kepler GPUs
- This occurs on Kepler GPUs due to issues with certain Nvidia driver versions.
Instructions |
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Axii's alternative mode not working
- This bug occurs when points are spent both in Delusion and Puppet
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
Change in-game cinematic framerate
Instructions |
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Disable cinematic upsampling
Instructions |
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Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses
Instructions |
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Improve HairWorks performance
Instructions |
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Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware
Instructions |
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Disable cinematic upsampling
Instructions |
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API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
Linux |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 8.1 (64-bit) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 |
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz AMD FX-8350 4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 290 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/292030/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (292030) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Windows
- Linux
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