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+ | {{disambig|the original 2001 PC release|the remake|[[Gothic 1 Remake]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = G1cover art.jpg | |cover = G1cover art.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Piranha Bytes}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Piranha Bytes}} | ||
|publishers = | |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 = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|ZenGin}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|ZenGin}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2001}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gothic|81}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gothic|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gothic }} | ||
|steam appid = 65540 | |steam appid = 65540 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658682 | |gogcom id = 1207658682 | ||
+ | |hltb = 4024 | ||
+ | |lutris = gothic | ||
|strategywiki = Gothic | |strategywiki = Gothic | ||
+ | |mobygames = 3785 | ||
|wikipedia = Gothic (video game) | |wikipedia = Gothic (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2153 | |winehq = 2153 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Install the [[#Patches|version 1.08k patch]]. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | gothic | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | gothic | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 65540 | | + | {{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 }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===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]]. | {{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]]. | ||
− | {{ii}} The Russian Gothic: Collector's Edition includes Gothic and the [ | + | {{ii}} The Russian Gothic: Collector's Edition includes Gothic and the [https://www.diccuric.org Diccuric] mod. |
{{ii}} The German Gothic Collector's Edition includes Gothic along with [[Gothic II]] and its expansion. | {{ii}} The German Gothic Collector's Edition includes Gothic along with [[Gothic II]] and its expansion. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demos=== | ||
+ | {{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== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===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://worldofplayers.ru/threads/40376/ Union (SystemPack 2.0)]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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}} | + | {{ii}} It is advised to use Union instead of the original SystemPack as the latter is no longer developed. |
+ | {{ii}} Already contains Player-Kit in its installation (Union Primary Universal Patch). | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install | + | {{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 | + | # 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. | ||
+ | {{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]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | === | + | ===[https://github.com/AmProsius/gothic-1-community-patch/ Gothic 1 Community Patch]=== |
− | + | {{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 Gothic 1 Community Patch||fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install the latest version of [https://github.com/szapp/Ninja/releases Ninja]. | ||
+ | # Download and install the the latest version of the [https://github.com/AmProsius/gothic-1-community-patch/releases Gothic 1 Community Patch]. | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the Community Patch is properly installed, its version will appear on the left side of the main menu. | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change playLogoVideos setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change playLogoVideos setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}. |
# Change <code>playLogoVideos=1</code> to <code>playLogoVideos=0</code> | # Change <code>playLogoVideos=1</code> to <code>playLogoVideos=0</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. The game will now go directly to the main menu when launched. |
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}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Gothic video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Gothic video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Gothic graphic settings.png|Graphic settings.}} | {{Image|Gothic graphic settings.png|Graphic settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gothic | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= Only some resolutions listed; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |widescreen resolution notes= Only some resolutions listed; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [ | + | |fov notes = Use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Works with limitations; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = Works with limitations; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Works with limitations; see [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Works with limitations; see [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = false | |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]]. | |antialiasing notes = Forcing in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]]'s control panel may cause [[#Black videos (sound but no picture)|black videos]]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Capped at 25 FPS by default; use [ | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 25 FPS by default; use [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Use [ | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Gothic only has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900. | {{ii}} Gothic only has native support for 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, and 1440x900. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{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= |
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}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Task | + | {{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 | + | {{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= | {{Fixbox|description=Change zStartupWindowed setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
# Run the game at least once. | # Run the game at least once. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}. |
# Change <code>zStartupWindowed=0</code> to <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code> | # 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). | # Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code> (otherwise videos render in the corner of the screen). | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
− | # Install the [[# | + | # Install the [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. |
− | |||
# Set <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code> in <code>Gothic.ini</code> (see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]). | # Set <code>zStartupWindowed=1</code> in <code>Gothic.ini</code> (see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]). | ||
− | # Set | + | # Set the desktop resolution in-game. Gothic should now display as a fullscreen borderless window. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Gothic audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Gothic audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound and music. | |separate volume notes = Sound and music. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Not supported. | |mute on focus lost notes = Not supported. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |ref = | + | |ref = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = 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 = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/gothic-dx11.html Helix Mod: Gothic | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/gothic-dx11.html Helix Mod: Gothic (DX11)]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable video scaling|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable video scaling|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|gothic.ini}}. |
# Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code> | # Change <code>scaleVideos=1</code> to <code>scaleVideos=0</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. Videos will now display centred. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game menus display zoomed in, cutting off information but still function=== | ||
+ | {{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 {{file|SystemPack.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>Scale=1</code> to <code>Scale=0</code> in the <code>[INTERFACE]</code> section | ||
+ | # Save the changes. Menus will now display properly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix. | {{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]].|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Poor performance=== | ===Poor performance=== | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{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)=== | ===Access violation errors (Steam)=== | ||
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# Choose Properties. | # Choose Properties. | ||
# Uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game. | # Uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game. | ||
− | # Click Close to save | + | # Click Close to save the changes. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Browsing to the game's Steam folder and running as | + | {{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}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Make saves folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Make saves folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Make a folder called | + | # Make a folder called {{folder|saves}}. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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=== | ===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}} A gate in the final area won't open when playing with the [[#Player-Kit|Player-Kit]] due to the cutscene not playing. | ||
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− | ===Can't Alt | + | {{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). | {{ii}} The GOG.com version prevents task switching to avoid some potential issues (e.g. crashing during FMV cutscenes). | ||
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# Open Programs and Features (<code>appwiz.cpl</code>). | # Open Programs and Features (<code>appwiz.cpl</code>). | ||
# Find and remove the GOG.com Gothic entry. | # Find and remove the GOG.com Gothic entry. | ||
− | # If | + | # If using Windows 8 or later, install the [[#Union (SystemPack 2.0)|Union (SystemPack 2.0)]]. |
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}} | }} | ||
===Constant Tab input after Alt+Tab=== | ===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=== | ===Game Starts, but screen is black=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{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=== | ===Game reverts back to Miles Fast even after EAX restoration software is installed=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Gothic doesn't see | + | {{ii}} Gothic doesn't see {{file|dsound.dll}} wrapper from EAX restoration software. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Create | + | {{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 | + | # Open a text editor. |
# Write exactly <code>dsound.dll</code> to document. | # Write exactly <code>dsound.dll</code> to document. | ||
− | # Save the document exactly as | + | # 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. | # Launch game, change sound provider to Creative EAX 2 and quit. Launch game again and check if sound provider is still the same. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Users with SystemPack installed have to change <code>FixMss=1</code> to <code>FixMss=0</code> in | + | {{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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Fan-made D3D11 renderer available [[#D3D11 Renderer|here]]. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |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== | ==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 | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 11:47, 12 April 2024
This page is for the original 2001 PC release. For the remake, see Gothic 1 Remake.
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 |
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
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) |
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|
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 |
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|
Skip intro videos
Change playLogoVideos setting[1] |
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|
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
Graphics feature | State | 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]
|
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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] |
---|
|
Borderless fullscreen windowed
- See Windowed for the limitations of this mode.
Set up borderless fullscreen windowed mode[1] |
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|
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 |
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Audio
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]
inGOTHIC.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] |
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|
Disable video scaling[citation needed] |
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|
Fix incorrectly sized menu (Main and In Game)[citation needed] |
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|
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] |
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Poor performance
Install Union (SystemPack 2.0).[citation needed] |
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Use the D3D11 Renderer[citation needed] |
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Access violation errors (Steam)
Disable Steam Community In-Game overlay[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Access Violation / Assertion Failed error when saving
- This can be caused by deleting the saves folder.
Make saves folder[citation needed] |
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|
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] |
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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] |
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|
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]
|
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Notes
|
Crash on launch on Intel iGPUs (12th Gen CPU and later)
Use Gothic LegacyAltRenderer |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
---|
Notes:
|
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] |
---|
|
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