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+ | <-- | ||
+ | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |cover = Gothic 3 cover.jpg | ||
+ | |developers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Piranha Bytes}} | ||
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Genome Gaming System}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2006}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 39500 | ||
+ | |gogcom page = gothic_3 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Gothic 3 | ||
+ | |winehq = 4015 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Gothic 3 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Series|Gothic}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Install [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]] for many crucial performance improvements and bug fixes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.gothic3.com Official site] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|gothic_3|gothic_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=809 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Install [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-G3 | GamersGate | Install [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG | gothic_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39500 | Steam | Opt into the [[#Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta branch|latest Community Patch]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | [http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1140053-Gothic-3-Patch-1-75-release Community Patch 1.75.14] fixes numerous issues, improves performance, graphics and stability, and adds a basic modding tool-set. Using it is strongly recommended. It is also a good idea to enable 'Alternative AI' in the options to take advantage of a much improved combat system. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible. This patch is also available as a [[#Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta_branch|public Beta branch]].<ref name=SteamDB_Depots>[https://steamdb.info/app/39500/depots/ Gothic 3 at SteamDB]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you experience problems try [http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?165652-Community-Patch-1-73-Download Community Patch 1.73] or [http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=dlfile&fileid=166 Community Patch 1.74] instead.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/624076027837946703/ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Gothic 3 Update Pack=== | ||
+ | [http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1347969-Release-Gothic-3-v1-75-Update-Pack The Update Pack] works on top of the latest Community Patch and includes a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. Also contains tweaks to combat and additional features for modders. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta branch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Steam users can opt into downloading the latest Community Patch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Opt-into CPT beta branch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/39500/discussions/0/612823460277516777|title=Steam Community Discussion - Patch 1.75 Steam Beta Branch|date=2016-09-30}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Right-click on Gothic 3 in your Steam Library. | ||
+ | # From the drop-down menu which appears, select <code>Properties</code>. | ||
+ | # From the window which appears, select the <code>Betas</code> tab. | ||
+ | # Under <code>Select the beta you would like to opt into</code>, click on the menu box. | ||
+ | # From the drop-down menu, select <code>cpt_1.75_testbranch -</code>. | ||
+ | # Click the <code>Close</code> button. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only for Steam users. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Rename/delete logo videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Video\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete or rename <code>G3_Logo_01.bik</code>, <code>Publisher.bik</code> and <code>CPT.bik</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\gothic3\UserOptions.ini}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\gothic3}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Gothic 3 video settings.png|Video options.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Gothic 3 detail settings.png|Details options.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic-3 |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Requires [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]. HUD position is incorrect.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic-3 Gothic 3 | WSGF]</ref> |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Requires [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Default is 60°; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Enable [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref name="Garrett">{{refcheck|user=Garrett{{!}}Garrett|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref> |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Choice of Anisotropic 1x/4x/8x/16x (with [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]). |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Choice of Off or FXAA (with [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]). |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> |
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Ini\</code> | ||
+ | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>Camera.FOV=</code> to the value you want (default is 60°). | ||
+ | # Save your changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit ge3.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Ini\</code> | ||
+ | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>Fullscreen=true</code> to <code>Fullscreen=false</code> | ||
+ | # Save your changes. Reverse this change to go back to fullscreen mode. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Windows cursor will be visible during gameplay - see [[#Hide system cursor when game is in focus|Hide system cursor when game is in focus]] for a solution. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input settings== | ||
+ | {{Input settings | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = Sliders for smoothing (with [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]). | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Gothic 3 audio settings.png|Audio options.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio settings | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Master, voice, music, FX and ambient sliders. | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Supports multiple configurations (5.1, 7.1, etc.) | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = Enabled by default. | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{ii}} If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = no | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = Full Polish version available on Steam (despite not being stated on store page)<ref name=SteamDB_Depots /><ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine{{!}}Suicide Machine|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref> and on [https://cdp.pl/gothic-3.html cdp.pl]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = Audio only in Russian [http://www.russobit-m.ru/catalogue/item/gothic3/ retail] versions; all others are text-only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/gothic-3-gothic-3-forsaken-gods.html Helix Mod: Gothic 3 & Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods]. | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes= | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir 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 fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game slows down randomly=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Change timer setting|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/gothic_series/g3_mysterious_slow_motion_problem/post6 G3 - Mysterious Slow Motion Problem - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Ini\</code> | ||
+ | # Open {{file|ge3.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Find <code>Timer.ThreadSafe</code> (if this line is missing install [[#Patches|Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14]]). | ||
+ | # Change <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=true</code> to <code>Timer.ThreadSafe=false</code> | ||
+ | # Save your changes and close the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===Hide system cursor when game is in focus=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When running in Windowed mode the game displays both in-game cursor and system cursor. This may be annoying for some people. Below is the script to solve this issue. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use AutoHotkey|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
+ | :1. Download and install [https://autohotkey.com AutoHotkey]. | ||
+ | :2. Start it, edit the script and use the one provided below: | ||
+ | <pre>; Script to hide cursor http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1432431 | ||
+ | ; Modified by Nirklars and adjusted to work with Gothic 3 by SuicideMachine | ||
+ | SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | SystemCursor("Init") | ||
+ | |||
+ | SetTimer, CheckIdle, 250 | ||
+ | return | ||
+ | |||
+ | CheckIdle: | ||
+ | if WinActive("ahk_class Gothic3 Engine") | ||
+ | { | ||
+ | SystemCursor("Off") | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | else | ||
+ | { | ||
+ | SystemCursor("On") | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | return | ||
+ | |||
+ | #Persistent | ||
+ | OnExit, ShowCursor ; Ensure the cursor is made visible when the script exits. | ||
+ | return | ||
+ | |||
+ | ShowCursor: | ||
+ | SystemCursor("On") | ||
+ | ExitApp | ||
+ | |||
+ | SystemCursor(OnOff=1) ; INIT = "I","Init"; OFF = 0,"Off"; TOGGLE = -1,"T","Toggle"; ON = others | ||
+ | { | ||
+ | static AndMask, XorMask, $, h_cursor | ||
+ | ,c0,c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7,c8,c9,c10,c11,c12,c13 ; system cursors | ||
+ | , b1,b2,b3,b4,b5,b6,b7,b8,b9,b10,b11,b12,b13 ; blank cursors | ||
+ | , h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,h7,h8,h9,h10,h11,h12,h13 ; handles of default cursors | ||
+ | if (OnOff = "Init" or OnOff = "I" or $ = "") ; init when requested or at first call | ||
+ | { | ||
+ | $ = h ; active default cursors | ||
+ | VarSetCapacity( h_cursor,4444, 1 ) | ||
+ | VarSetCapacity( AndMask, 32*4, 0xFF ) | ||
+ | VarSetCapacity( XorMask, 32*4, 0 ) | ||
+ | system_cursors = 32512,32513,32514,32515,32516,32642,32643,32644,32645,32646,32648,32649,32650 | ||
+ | StringSplit c, system_cursors, `, | ||
+ | Loop %c0% | ||
+ | { | ||
+ | h_cursor := DllCall( "LoadCursor", "uint",0, "uint",c%A_Index% ) | ||
+ | h%A_Index% := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) | ||
+ | b%A_Index% := DllCall("CreateCursor","uint",0, "int",0, "int",0 | ||
+ | , "int",32, "int",32, "uint",&AndMask, "uint",&XorMask ) | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | if (OnOff = 0 or OnOff = "Off" or $ = "h" and (OnOff < 0 or OnOff = "Toggle" or OnOff = "T")) | ||
+ | $ = b ; use blank cursors | ||
+ | else | ||
+ | $ = h ; use the saved cursors | ||
+ | |||
+ | Loop %c0% | ||
+ | { | ||
+ | h_cursor := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",%$%%A_Index%, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) | ||
+ | DllCall( "SetSystemCursor", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",c%A_Index% ) | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | }</pre> | ||
+ | :3. Reload the script in AHK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |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 support = | ||
+ | |vulkan support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = NVidia | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI/AMD | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 | ||
+ | |recCPU = 3.0 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = NVidia | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI/AMD | ||
+ | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | --> |
Revision as of 09:35, 2 April 2017
<--
Developers | |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
JoWood Productions | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
Genome Gaming System | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 13, 2006 |
Gothic | |
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Gothic | 2001 |
Gothic II | 2002 |
Gothic 3 | 2006 |
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods | 2008 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 | 2010 |
Arcania: Fall of Setarrif | 2011 |
Gothic Playable Teaser | 2019 |
The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos (unofficial mod) | 2021 |
Gothic 1 Remake | TBA |
Key points
- Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14 for many crucial performance improvements and bug fixes.
General information
- Official site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14. | |||
GamersGate | Install Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Opt into the latest Community Patch. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Community Patch 1.75.14 fixes numerous issues, improves performance, graphics and stability, and adds a basic modding tool-set. Using it is strongly recommended. It is also a good idea to enable 'Alternative AI' in the options to take advantage of a much improved combat system. Note that saves from some earlier patch versions are not compatible. This patch is also available as a public Beta branch.[1]
- If you experience problems try Community Patch 1.73 or Community Patch 1.74 instead.[2]
Gothic 3 Update Pack
The Update Pack works on top of the latest Community Patch and includes a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. Also contains tweaks to combat and additional features for modders.
Enable the Community Patch 1.75 beta branch
- Steam users can opt into downloading the latest Community Patch.
Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- If some languages are not listed in-game ensure you have installed Gothic 3 Patch 1.75.14.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Full Polish version available on Steam (despite not being stated on store page)[1][3] and on cdp.pl. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Audio only in Russian retail versions; all others are text-only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Gothic 3 & Gothic 3 - Forsaken Gods. |
Issues fixed
Game slows down randomly
Instructions |
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Other information
Hide system cursor when game is in focus
- When running in Windowed mode the game displays both in-game cursor and system cursor. This may be annoying for some people. Below is the script to solve this issue.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | NVidia ATI/AMD 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | NVidia ATI/AMD 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gothic 3 at SteamDB
- ↑ Gothic 3 breaks with Community Patch 1.75 (including solution) :: Gothic 3 General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by Suicide Machine on August 13, 2016
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