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

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		Install the version 1.08k patch.
GOG.com
Steam		Only sold as part of bundles. Player-Kit and SystemPack (version 1.8) included since March 2021. Doesn't require Steam after installation.

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)

Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2010.
Download and install the "Union Primary Universal Patch" from the link above.
Download and install "Union 1.0m" from the link above.
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

Download and install the latest version of Ninja.
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]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Edit `gothic.ini`. Change `playLogoVideos=1` to `playLogoVideos=0` 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.

Graphic settings.

Graphics feature	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]
Run the game at least once. Go to the configuration file(s) location. Edit `gothic.ini`. Change `zStartupWindowed=0` to `zStartupWindowed=1` Change `scaleVideos=1` to `scaleVideos=0` (otherwise videos render in the corner of the screen). Save the changes.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

See Windowed for the limitations of this mode.

Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode^[1]
Install the Union (SystemPack 2.0). Set `zStartupWindowed=1` in `Gothic.ini` (see Windowed). 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 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]}
Open your graphics card's control panel. Set anti-aliasing to Application-Controlled. Apply the changes.

Disable video scaling^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Edit `gothic.ini`. Change `scaleVideos=1` to `scaleVideos=0` 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]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Edit `SystemPack.ini`. Change `Scale=1` to `Scale=0` in the `[INTERFACE]` section 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]}

Right-click the game in the Steam Library.
Choose Properties.
Uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game.
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]}

Go to the installation folder.
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]}
Open Programs and Features (`appwiz.cpl`). Find and remove the GOG.com Gothic entry. 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

Gothic doesn't see dsound.dll wrapper from EAX restoration software.

Create pre.load file, which orders game to load dsound.dll wrapper^[4]

Open a text editor.
Write exactly dsound.dll to document.
Save the document exactly as pre.load to Template:Fil€.
Launch game, change sound provider to Creative EAX 2 and quit. Launch game again 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

Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2022.
Download D3D11 Renderer from the link above.
Extract contents of downloaded archive into <path-to-game>\system.
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

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 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]}

Download the In Extremo Mod (archived).
Extract to <path-to-game>\Data.
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

↑ ^1.0 ^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).
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1
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>/65540/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (65540) 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 ^1.2 ^1.3 Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 11, 2016
↑ wsgf.org - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Object's Problem ( G1 )
↑ SystemPack thread
↑ [1] - last accessed on 2022-12-27

[gamedir-2] 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).

[Proton_path_note-3] 2.0 ^2.1 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>/65540/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (65540) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[3] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[4] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/65540/.

[5] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[6] The app ID (65540) may differ in some cases.

[7] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[8] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Sui-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 11, 2016

[4] wsgf.org - last accessed on May 2023

[5] Object's Problem ( G1 )

[WoG-6] SystemPack thread

[7] [1] - last accessed on 2022-12-27

[1]

[Note 1]

[Note 2]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

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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+{{disambig|the original 2001 PC release|the remake|[[Gothic 1 Remake]]}}
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 |publishers   =
-{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Egmont Interactive}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DTP Entertainment|2001}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Egmont Interactive|2001}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2002-2011}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xicat Interactive|Retail (USA)}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Snowball Studio|Retail (Russia)}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Retail (Russia)}}
 |engines      =
 {{Infobox game/row/engine|ZenGin}}
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 |gogcom id    = 1207658682
 |hltb         = 4024
+|lutris       = gothic
 |strategywiki = Gothic
-|mobygames    = gothic
+|mobygames    = 3785
 |wikipedia    = Gothic (video game)
 |winehq       = 2153
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 }}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{ii}} Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]] to remove the 25 FPS cap, fix compatibility issues, and improve resolution support.
+|introduction      =
-{{--}} Steam overlay doesn't work with this game. Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union]] to fix the issue.
+|release history   =
+|current state     =
+}}
 '''General information'''
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 {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Install the [[#Patches|version 1.08k patch]]. | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| GOG.com | gothic | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 65540 | Steam | Only sold as part of bundles. SystemPack included since March 2021  | | Windows }}
+{{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 }}
 }}
 ===Version differences===
 {{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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 ===Demos===
-You can download an [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_2.htm English demo] and a [https://www.worldofgothic.de/dl/download_1.htm German demo] from World of Gothic. You might have to copy the download link on the page into your browser.
+{{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.
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
-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.
+{{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.
-===[https://github.com/GothicFixTeam/GothicFix/releases/tag/v1.8 Player-Kit]===
-{{ii}} The Player-Kit is required for playing mods.
-{{ii}} Causes a minor issue with a gate near the end of the game; use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]] to avoid this issue (recommended) or use <code>Gothic_backup.exe</code> temporarily to pass this area.
-{{Fixbox|description=Install Player-Kit|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
-# If you are using a disc version ensure you have the latest patch (see [[#Patches|Patches]]).
-# Download and install the Player-Kit from the link above.
-# Mods can now be installed. The in-game version number is changed to 2.6.
-}}
-{{ii}} Gothic will now show a mod selector window when launched; to have a shortcut launch the unmodded game directly, change it to point to <code>GothicMod.exe</code> instead of <code>Gothic.exe</code>.
-===[https://github.com/GothicFixTeam/GothicFix/releases/tag/v1.8 SystemPack]===
-[http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1340357-Release-Gothic-%C2%BD-%C2%97-SystemPack-%28ENG-DEU%29 Gothic ½ — SystemPack] is a fan-made patch, introduces many fixes and features. Requires PlayerKit.
 ===[https://worldofplayers.ru/threads/40376/ 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.
+{{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.
-{{ii}} It is advised to use Union over the above SystemPack as the latter is no longer developed.
+{{ii}} It is advised to use Union instead of the original SystemPack as the latter is no longer developed.
-{{ii}} Already contains the above Player-Kit in its installation (Union Primary Universal Patch).
+{{ii}} Already contains Player-Kit in its installation (Union Primary Universal Patch).
 {{Fixbox|description=Install Union (SystemPack 2.0)||fix=
 # 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].
-# Download and install the Union Primary Universal Patch from the link above.
+# Download and install the "Union Primary Universal Patch" from the link above.
-# Download and install Union (SystemPack 2.0) from the link above.
+# Download and install "Union 1.0m" from the link above.
 # Launch the game.
+{{ii}} If Union is properly installed, its version will appear on the right side of the main menu.
+{{ii}} Alternative option for download through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2787491081 Steam Workshop].
 }}
-===[https://github.com/kirides/GD3D11/releases D3D11 Renderer]===
+===[https://github.com/AmProsius/gothic-1-community-patch/ Gothic 1 Community Patch]===
-[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.
+{{ii}} Fixes mostly story- and script-related bugs.
+{{ii}} It is recommended to use this patch in combination with [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union]].
-{{Fixbox|description=Install D3D11 Renderer||fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install Gothic 1 Community Patch||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 and install the latest version of [https://github.com/szapp/Ninja/releases Ninja].
-# Download D3D11 Renderer from the link above.
+# Download and install the the latest version of the [https://github.com/AmProsius/gothic-1-community-patch/releases Gothic 1 Community Patch].
-# Extract contents of downloaded archive into {{p|game}}\system\ folder.
+{{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.
-# Launch the game.
+{{ii}} If the Community Patch is properly installed, its version will appear on the left side of the main menu.
-{{ii}} D3D11 Renderer's configuration menu can be accessed in-game by pressing F11.
+{{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.
 }}
-===[https://clockwork-origins.com/spine 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.
-{{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 a 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 you tick mods that require it.
-'''Notes:'''
-{{ii}} You can now browse the database tab for other mods or tools and easily install them on the go.
-{{ii}} The library tab will act as your game launcher and allow you to launch different mods without affecting the base game installation. Patches and tools you can enable/disable will appear on the right side.
-{{ii}} You do not need to make an account unless you're interested in the 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 textures_bikini.VDF file in <path-to-game>\Data.
 ===Skip intro videos===
 {{Fixbox|description=Change playLogoVideos setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Edit <code>gothic.ini</code>
+# Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}.
 # Change <code>playLogoVideos=1</code> to <code>playLogoVideos=0</code>
-# Save your changes. The game will now go directly to the main menu when launched.
+# Save the changes. The game will now go directly to the main menu when launched.
-}}
-===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 [http://www.freewebs.com/dracolich/downloads.htm#57576733 In Extremo Mod].
-# Extract to <code>Data</code> in the installation folder.
-# Start a new game. In Extremo will perform during Chapter 2.
 }}
@@ Line 153: / Line 129: @@
 |origin                    =
 |origin notes              =
-|steam cloud               = false
+|steam cloud               = true
 |steam cloud notes         =
 |ubisoft connect           =
@@ Line 173: / Line 149: @@
 |widescreen resolution notes= Only some resolutions listed; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
+|multimonitor notes         = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 |ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 |4k ultra hd                = hackable
-|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
+|fov notes                  = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 |windowed                   = hackable
 |windowed notes             = Works with limitations; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
@@ Line 188: / Line 164: @@
 |antialiasing               = false
 |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             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = false
 |vsync notes                =
 |60 fps                     = hackable
-|60 fps notes               = Capped at 25 FPS by default; use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
+|60 fps notes               = Capped at 25 FPS by default; use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
 |120 fps                    = hackable
-|120 fps notes              = Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]]. Framerate affects sliding on terrain.<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 11, 2016}}</ref>
+|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                  =
@@ Line 203: / Line 182: @@
 {{ii}} Gothic only has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900.
-{{Fixbox|description=Use other widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic</ref>|fix=
+{{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=
-# Go to the installation folder.
-# Go into <code>system</code>
-# Make a shortcut for the Gothic executable:
-#* If the [[#Player-Kit|Player-Kit]] is not installed, make a shortcut to Gothic.exe
-#* If the [[#Player-Kit|Player-Kit]] is installed, make a shortcut to GothicMod.exe
-# Right click the shortcut and choose Properties.
-# Paste the following onto the end of the Target field:<br><code> -zRes:XXXX,XXXX,32</code>
-# Replace the <code>XXXX</code> parts with the width and height of your resolution.
-# Click Apply. Use this shortcut to launch the game with your chosen resolution.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
-{{ii}} Task-switching may cause repeated Tab input when you return to the game (simply press Tab again to make it work normally).
+{{ii}} Task switching may cause repeated Tab input when you return to the game (simply press Tab again to make it work normally).
-{{ii}} Task-switching during video cutscenes will crash the game (there are only four during the game, not counting the intro and ending).
+{{ii}} Task switching during video cutscenes will crash the game (there are only four during the game, not counting the intro and ending).
 {{Fixbox|description=Change zStartupWindowed setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
 # Run the game at least once.
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Edit <code>gothic.ini</code>
+# Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}.
 # Change <code>zStartupWindowed=0</code> to <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code>
 # Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code> (otherwise videos render in the corner of the screen).
-# Save your changes.
+# Save the changes.
 }}
@@ Line 232: / Line 202: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
-# Install the [[#Player-Kit|Player-Kit]].
+# Install the [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
-# Install the [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
 # Set <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code> in <code>Gothic.ini</code> (see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]).
-# Set your desktop resolution in-game. Gothic should now display as a fullscreen borderless window.
+# Set the desktop resolution in-game. Gothic should now display as a fullscreen borderless window.
 }}
@@ Line 316: / Line 285: @@
 |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.
+|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.
 }}
@@ Line 366: / Line 337: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Only two translations, by Snowball Studios (1C-SoftClub) and Russobit-M.
+  |notes     = Only two translations, by Snowball Studios (1C-SoftClub) and Russobit-M. Steam version uses localization by Snowball Studios
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 389: / Line 360: @@
 |native 3d notes             =
 |nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
-|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/gothic-dx11.html Helix Mod: Gothic &#91;DX11&#93;].
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/gothic-dx11.html Helix Mod: Gothic (DX11)].
 |tridef 3d                   = unknown
 |tridef 3d notes             =
@@ Line 396: / Line 367: @@
 |vorpx                       = true
 |vorpx modes                 = G3D
-|vorpx notes                 = Included in DGVoodoo2 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].
+|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              =
@@ Line 437: / Line 408: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Disable video scaling|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Edit <code>gothic.ini</code>
+# Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}.
 # Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code>
-# Save your changes. Videos will now display centred.
+# Save the changes. Videos will now display centred.
 }}
@@ Line 445: / Line 416: @@
 {{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 <code>Systempack.ini</code>
+# Edit {{file|SystemPack.ini}}.
-# Change <code>Scale=1</code> to <code>Scale=0</code> in the [INTERFACE] section
+# Change <code>Scale=1</code> to <code>Scale=0</code> in the <code>[INTERFACE]</code> section
-# Save your changes. Menus will now display properly.
+# Save the changes. Menus will now display properly.
 }}
@@ Line 454: / Line 425: @@
 {{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix.
-{{Fixbox|description=Apply the fix|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
-Install the [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
 }}
 ===Poor performance===
-{{ii}} Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
+{{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)===
@@ Line 466: / Line 441: @@
 # Choose Properties.
 # Uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game.
-# Click Close to save your changes.
+# 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}}
+{{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}}
 }}
@@ Line 477: / Line 452: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Make saves folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 # Go to the installation folder.
-# Make a folder called <code>saves</code>.
+# Make a folder called {{folder|saves}}.
-{{ii}} If you want to delete saves in the future delete the individual saves within the folder, not the saves folder itself.
+{{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.
-{{ii}} Use [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
-===Can't Alt+Tab (GOG.com)===
+{{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).
@@ Line 491: / Line 468: @@
 # Open Programs and Features (<code>appwiz.cpl</code>).
 # Find and remove the GOG.com Gothic entry.
-# If you are using Windows 8 or later, install the [[#SystemPack|SystemPack]].
+# If using Windows 8 or later, install the [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].
-# Gothic will now allow you to task switch at any time.
 }}
 ===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.
+{{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 you have multiple monitors, disable/unplug all of them except the one that you're using to play Gothic.
+{{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===
-{{ii}} Gothic doesn't see <code>dsound.dll</code> wrapper from EAX restoration software.
+{{ii}} Gothic doesn't see {{file|dsound.dll}} wrapper from EAX restoration software.
-{{Fixbox|description=Create <code>pre.load</code> file, which orders game to load <code>dsound.dll</code> 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=
+{{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 Notepad.
+# Open a text editor.
 # Write exactly <code>dsound.dll</code> to document.
-# Save the document exactly as <code>pre.load</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\System\</code>
+# Save the document exactly as {{file|pre.load}} to {{fil€|{{p|game}}\System}}.
 # Launch game, change sound provider to Creative EAX 2 and quit. Launch game again and check if sound provider is still the same.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Users with SystemPack installed have to change <code>FixMss=1</code> to <code>FixMss=0</code> in <code>SystemPack.ini</code> configuration file. SystemPack uses own implementation of restoring surround sound, which is purely software and because of that EAX restoration software won't make effect if <code>FixMss</code> is set to 1.
+{{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.
 }}
@@ Line 516: / Line 498: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 7, 11
+|direct3d versions      = 7
-|direct3d notes         = Fan-made D3D11 renderer available [https://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum/threads/1546222-Yet-Another-D3D11-Renderer here]. Requires 1.08k patch, Playerkit 1.08k/2.8 and SystemPack installed.
+|direct3d notes         = Fan-made D3D11 renderer available [[#D3D11 Renderer|here]].
 |directdraw versions    =
 |directdraw notes       =
@@ Line 538: / Line 520: @@
 |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 =
 }}
@@ Line 561: / Line 546: @@
 |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
+|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11
+|minCPU   = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
+|minRAM   = 512 MB
+|minHD    = 5 GB
+|minVRAM  = 32 MB
+|minGPU   =
+|minDX    = 8.1
+|recOS    =
+|recCPU   =
+|recRAM   =
+|recHD    =
+|recGPU   =
+}}
+===Disc Version===
 {{System requirements
 |OSfamily = Windows