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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|title        = ArcaniA: Gothic 4
 
|cover        = ArcaniA Gothic 4 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = ArcaniA Gothic 4 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound Entertainment}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2010-2011}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision 7}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision|name=Vision 7|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111005044853/http://www.trinigy.net/news/news/item/79-arcania-a-gothic-tale-banks-on-vision-game-engine-7 News – Trinigy | Press Releases]</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 12, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 12, 2010}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|arcania-gothic-4|63}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|arcania-gothic-4|64}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{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 }}
 
|steam appid  = 39690
 
|steam appid  = 39690
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    = 1244052225
 +
|hltb        = 556
 +
|lutris      = arcania-gothic-4
 +
|strategywiki = Arcania: Gothic 4
 +
|mobygames    = 48428
 
|wikipedia    = Arcania: Gothic 4
 
|wikipedia    = Arcania: Gothic 4
 +
|winehq      = 12138
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Gothic}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Poorly optimized, even with modern high end hardware framerate dips occasionallly below 60 FPS regardless of graphical settings.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{GOG.com links|1244052225|gothic_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=809 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 39690 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA||SecuROM DFA}} activation and release date check.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.securom.com/pop_arcania.html|title=SecuROM™ Support Website - ArcaniA: Gothic 4|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Use the latest [[#Patches|patch]] to remove DRM. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B005ZTFV1O | unknown |}}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B005ZTFV1O | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | arcania | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | arcania-gothic-4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | arcania | unknown |}}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1945-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | [[Digital rights management (DRM)|DRM]]: [[SecuROM]] activation and release date check.<ref>[https://support.securom.com/pop_arcania.html SecuROM™ Support Website - ArcaniA: Gothic 4]</ref> Use the latest [[#Patches|patch]] to remove DRM.}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | arcania | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | arcania | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | arcania | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39690 | DRM-free | Free demo: <code>steam://install/65520</code> (allow Steam client popup). | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Rename/delete intro videos}}
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Video}}.
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Video</code>
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# Delete or rename {{file|JWD_Logo.wmv}}, {{file|Nvidia.wmv}} and {{file|SB_Logo.wmv}}.
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# Rename or delete <code>JWD_Logo.wmv</code>, <code>Nvidia.wmv</code> and <code>SB_Logo.wmv</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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{{ii}} [http://patches-scrolls.de/patch/386/19760/38358/download Patch #4] removes [[SecuROM]] DRM and fixes various issues.
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{{ii}} [http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=download&catid=32 Final Patch] (2011) removes [[SecuROM]] DRM and fixes various issues.
  
 
===Performance tweaks===
 
===Performance tweaks===
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{{ii}} You should make a backup copy of the file modified here. If you want to revert to the original but can't find it, use the "Verify integrity of game cache" option on the game properties through Steam.
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{{ii}} Make a backup copy of the file modified here.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration files|ref=<ref>http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/57104961</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/57104961|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Open <code>{{p|game}}\Data\configuration\ProcessManager.xml</code>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\configuration}}.
 +
# Open {{file|ProcessManager.xml}}.
 
# Look for the <code>ThreadConfig platform="PC" cores="1"</code> section, change the <code>cores</code> value to the number of cores of your CPU.
 
# Look for the <code>ThreadConfig platform="PC" cores="1"</code> section, change the <code>cores</code> value to the number of cores of your CPU.
 
# Save the file and close it.
 
# Save the file and close it.
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:# Change all <code>thread-pool-bit</code> values to "1".
 
:# Change all <code>thread-pool-bit</code> values to "1".
 
:# Change all <code>memory-synchronized</code> values to "true".
 
:# Change all <code>memory-synchronized</code> values to "true".
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}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit game exe to force multithreading|fix=
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Follow this guide on Steam to fix many bugs like black facial textures or buggy water puddles, and to improve smoothness and FPS up to 200% in some locations on modern PCs:<br>
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[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1709583781 Arcania framerate fixes and improvements (Steam guide)]
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game.
 
{{ii}} Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable cheat menu|ref=<ref>http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?171844-Xbox-Controller-In-Game-Menu-Navigation&p=2601982&viewfull=1#post2601982</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable cheat menu|ref=<ref>http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?171844-Xbox-Controller-In-Game-Menu-Navigation&p=2601982&viewfull=1#post2601982</ref>}}
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:1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml}}.
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:1. Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml</code>
 
 
:2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line:
 
:2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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</Input>
 
</Input>
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
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:3. Save the file and close it. This will bind the cheat menu to the keyboard key left of the "1" key, the "~" key in an English keyboard.
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:3. Save the file and close it. This will bind the cheat menu to {{key|~}}.
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:4. Open up the game and load a save or start a new game. Hit the "~" key.
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:4. Open the game and load a save or start a new game. Press {{key|~}}.
 
:5. Go to the <code>Toggle XBOX/PC Interface</code> option, choose '''Xbox 360''' and hit the back button.
 
:5. Go to the <code>Toggle XBOX/PC Interface</code> option, choose '''Xbox 360''' and hit the back button.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.xml}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.sav}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = false
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|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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[[File:ArcaniA Gothic 4 gfx settings.jpg|200px|right|thumb|General graphics settings.]]
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{{Image|ArcaniA Gothic 4 gfx settings.jpg|General graphics settings.}}
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[[File:ArcaniA_gothic_4_gfx_advanced.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Advanced graphics settings.]]
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{{Image|ArcaniA gothic 4 gfx advanced.jpg|Advanced graphics settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4 WSGF entry] for two possible methods.
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4 WSGF entry] for two possible methods.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4 WSGF entry].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through driver control.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through driver control.
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|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced through driver control.
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|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Can be forced through driver control.
 
|vsync notes                = Can be forced through driver control.
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|oculus rift                = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
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|oculus rift notes         =  
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|60 fps notes               =  
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|high frame rate            = true
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|120 fps                    = true
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|high frame rate notes     =  
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|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|controller support        = true
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = hackable
 
|controller support notes  = Xbox 360 controller supported.
 
|controller support notes  = Xbox 360 controller supported.
 
|full controller          = hackable
 
|full controller          = hackable
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|controller remap          = hackable
 
|controller remap          = hackable
 
|controller remap notes    = Requires editing a configuration file, see [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
 
|controller remap notes    = Requires editing a configuration file, see [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = hackable
 
|invert controller y-axis  = hackable
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Requires editing a configuration file.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Requires editing a configuration file.
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = false
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = true
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = false
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = false
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = true
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller">https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/56768665</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller">http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/56768665</ref>}}
+
1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml}}.
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:1. Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml</code>
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:2. The file will contain the current mappings for both controller and keyboard. To remap the controls, simply search for the desired action to remap and change the <code>Gamepad name</code> section of each action for the desired button; for instance, to jump with the A button, change the jumping section to:
−
:2. The file will contain the current mappings for both controller and keyboard. To remap the controls, simply search for the action you want to remap and change the <code>Gamepad name</code> section of each action for the button you want it to use, for instance, to jump with the A button, change the jumping section to:
 
 
<pre> <Input command="jump" >
 
<pre> <Input command="jump" >
 
<Gamepad name="a" />
 
<Gamepad name="a" />
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:4. Save the file and close it.
 
:4. Save the file and close it.
  
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'''Notes:'''
+
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} You have to run a game at least once, in order for it to create configuration files.
 
{{ii}} You have to run a game at least once, in order for it to create configuration files.
 
{{ii}} If you hit reset on the in game control options, the contents of this file will be replaced with defaults, including the xbox controller sections.
 
{{ii}} If you hit reset on the in game control options, the contents of this file will be replaced with defaults, including the xbox controller sections.
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===Invert controller's Y-axis===
 
===Invert controller's Y-axis===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller" />|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller" />}}
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:1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\inputsettings.xml}}.
−
:1. Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\inputsettings.xml</code>
 
 
:2. Search the attribute with the name <code>invert_gamepad_y</code> and change its value to '''true''' like so:
 
:2. Search the attribute with the name <code>invert_gamepad_y</code> and change its value to '''true''' like so:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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:3. Save the file and close it.
 
:3. Save the file and close it.
  
−
'''Notes:'''
+
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} You have to run a game at least once, in order for it to create configuration files.
+
{{ii}} The game needs to be run at least once in order for it to create configuration files.
 
{{ii}} There are additional options that can be modified in this file, such as inverting X-axis.
 
{{ii}} There are additional options that can be modified in this file, such as inverting X-axis.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{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      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|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                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, read important hints [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Arcania_01/ here]. <code>Note:</code> Profile works slightly different to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Arcania_setarrif/ add on], and can be used as an alternative profile.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality 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  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Game won't start===
 
===Game won't start===
 
{{ii}} Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations.
 
{{ii}} Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations.
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
* If using Steam version [[Steam#Game_Won.27t_Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables.  
+
* If using Steam version [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling Steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables.  
−
* If having Nvidia GPU try copying <code>cudart32_*.dll</code> and <code>cudart64_*.dll</code> from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common</code> to {{p|game}}<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959362242595009</ref>
+
* If having Nvidia GPU try copying {{file|cudart32_*.dll}} and {{file|cudart64_*.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|programfiles(x86)}}\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959362242595009|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
−
* Install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software] and then try same thing as above.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/666824800526180226/#c540732596411948509</ref>
+
* Install the [[PhysX#Legacy versions|NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software]] and then try same thing as above.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/666824800526180226/#c540732596411948509|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
−
* If using Windows 7 N install [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19289 WMP].
+
* If using an N/KN edition of Windows, install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19289 Windows Media Player].
−
* Try to set audio output to 24/16-bit 48000khz.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959520912315526</ref>
+
* Try to set sound quality to [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|24 bit/16-bit, 48000 Hz]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959520912315526|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
−
* Make executable use Windows XP SP 3 combatibility mode and start in administrator mode.  
+
* Set the executable to use Windows XP SP 3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] and start in administrator mode.  
−
* Add installation folder to your antivirus exclude list or as last resort try to uninstall it.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846963710864775870/</ref>
+
* Add the installation folder to the antivirus exclusion list or, as a last resort, disable it or uninstall it.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846963710864775870/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Stuck in jungle level===
 
===Stuck in jungle level===
−
{{ii}} It is possible, if you go back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue.
+
{{ii}} It is possible, when going back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue.
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Jumping back fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle">http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Jumping back fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle">http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions</ref>|fix=
 
* Go south to the ledge near the monastery next to where Bartur is standing.
 
* Go south to the ledge near the monastery next to where Bartur is standing.
 
* Unequip your weapons.
 
* Unequip your weapons.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Cheat fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle" />|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Cheat fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle" />}}
+
:1. Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml</code>
−
:1. Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml</code>
 
 
:2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line:
 
:2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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:3. Save the file and close it.
 
:3. Save the file and close it.
 
:4. Open the game and load your save.
 
:4. Open the game and load your save.
−
:5. Press '''ctrl + q''', this should put you into hero teleport mode. Use the regular movement keys to move around and control the direction by holding the right mouse button and moving the mouse. Note that not all assets are rendered while in this mode.
+
:5. Press {{key|Ctrl|Q}}, this should put you into hero teleport mode. Use the regular movement keys to move around and control the direction by holding the right mouse button and moving the mouse. Note that not all assets are rendered while in this mode.
 
:6. In this mode you can move without impairments, so simply go wherever you wish and press escape to exit.
 
:6. In this mode you can move without impairments, so simply go wherever you wish and press escape to exit.
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|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 versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 3
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|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          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|ref      = <ref>http://www.arcania-game.com/?lang=en&ID=1840</ref>
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+
|minOS    = XP
−
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz<br/>AMD Athlon II x2 @ 2.8 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon II x2 2.8 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 9 GB
 
|minHD    = 9 GB
−
|minGPU  = GeForce 8800 GTX
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
  
−
|recCPU  = Intel Core I7 @ 3 GHz<br/>AMD Phenom II x4 @ 3 GHz
+
|recOS    = Vista, 7
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II x4 3.0 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
−
|recGPU  = GeForce GTX 295
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 295
−
|recDX    = 9.0c
+
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}}System requirements from official site <ref>http://www.arcania-game.com/?lang=en&ID=1840</ref>
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 11:31, 12 April 2024

ArcaniA: Gothic 4
ArcaniA: Gothic 4 cover
Developers
Spellbound Entertainment
Publishers
2010-2011 JoWood Productions
2011-2016 Nordic Games
2016-present THQ Nordic
Engines
Vision 7[1]
Release dates
Windows October 12, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 63
IGDB 64
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres RPG, ARPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Gothic
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Arcania: Gothic 4 on HowLongToBeat
Arcania: Gothic 4 on IGDB
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Arcania: Gothic 4 guide on StrategyWiki
Arcania: Gothic 4 on MobyGames
Arcania: Gothic 4 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

Arcania: Gothic 4 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
Requires online activation
 SecuROM 7, SecuROM PA, and SecuROM DFA DRM activation and release date check.[2] Use the latest patch to remove DRM.
Windows
Amazon.com
DRM details are not known
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Free demo: steam://install/65520 (allow Steam client popup).
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Rename/delete intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Data\Video.
  2. Delete or rename JWD_Logo.wmv, Nvidia.wmv and SB_Logo.wmv.

Patches

Final Patch (2011) removes SecuROM DRM and fixes various issues.

Performance tweaks

Make a backup copy of the file modified here.
Modify configuration files[3]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Data\configuration.
  2. Open ProcessManager.xml.
  3. Look for the ThreadConfig platform="PC" cores="1" section, change the cores value to the number of cores of your CPU.
  4. Save the file and close it.
  5. The following steps are optional:
  1. Change all thread-pool-bit values to "1".
  2. Change all memory-synchronized values to "true".
Edit game exe to force multithreading

Follow this guide on Steam to fix many bugs like black facial textures or buggy water puddles, and to improve smoothness and FPS up to 200% in some locations on modern PCs:
Arcania framerate fixes and improvements (Steam guide)

Enable Xbox UI

While using the Xbox UI accessing the game options will make the game crash, so either make sure you're happy with your settings or temporarily switch back to the PC UI while you access them.
Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game.
Enable cheat menu[4]
1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml.
2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the </inputs> line:
	<Input command="cheat menu" >
		<Key code="41" />
		<Activation type="first active" />
	</Input>
3. Save the file and close it. This will bind the cheat menu to ~.
4. Open the game and load a save or start a new game. Press ~.
5. Go to the Toggle XBOX/PC Interface option, choose Xbox 360 and hit the back button.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.xml
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39690/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.sav
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39690/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

General graphics settings.
General graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry for two possible methods.
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF entry.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Can be forced through driver control.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Can be forced through driver control.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Xbox 360 controller supported.
Full controller support
Can be toggled through the cheat menu.
Controller remapping
Requires editing a configuration file, see Controller remapping.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Requires editing a configuration file.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Controller remapping

Edit input configuration file[5]

1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml.

2. The file will contain the current mappings for both controller and keyboard. To remap the controls, simply search for the desired action to remap and change the Gamepad name section of each action for the desired button; for instance, to jump with the A button, change the jumping section to:
	<Input command="jump" >
		<Gamepad name="a" />
		<Gamepad active="false" name="left shoulder" />
		<Activation type="first active" />
	</Input>
3. The Activation type value represents how to read the button press, first active means tap, active means hold, and first inactive means letting go of the button.
4. Save the file and close it.

Notes

You have to run a game at least once, in order for it to create configuration files.
If you hit reset on the in game control options, the contents of this file will be replaced with defaults, including the xbox controller sections.

Invert controller's Y-axis

Edit input configuration file[5]
1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\inputsettings.xml.
2. Search the attribute with the name invert_gamepad_y and change its value to true like so:
	<Attribute name="invert_gamepad_y" type="bool" value="true" />
3. Save the file and close it.

Notes

The game needs to be run at least once in order for it to create configuration files.
There are additional options that can be modified in this file, such as inverting X-axis.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, read important hints here. Note: Profile works slightly different to the add on, and can be used as an alternative profile.

Issues fixed

Game won't start

Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations.
Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes[citation needed]

Stuck in jungle level

It is possible, when going back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue.
Jumping back fix[10]
  • Go south to the ledge near the monastery next to where Bartur is standing.
  • Unequip your weapons.
  • Equip one of the movement speed increase runes (Either Rune of the four winds or Rune of the seven winds).
  • Run back into the ledge and jump.
Cheat fix[10]
1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml
2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the </inputs> line:
	<Input command="hero teleport" >
		<Key name="Q"/>
		<Key name="control left" active="true" />
		<Activation type="first active"/>
	</Input>
3. Save the file and close it.
4. Open the game and load your save.
5. Press Ctrl+Q, this should put you into hero teleport mode. Use the regular movement keys to move around and control the direction by holding the right mouse button and moving the mouse. Note that not all assets are rendered while in this mode.
6. In this mode you can move without impairments, so simply go wherever you wish and press escape to exit.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows[11]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon II x2 2.8 GHz		 Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz
AMD Phenom II x4 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 295


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References