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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|CD Projekt}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|CD Projekt}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|REDengine{{!}}REDengine 3}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|REDengine|name=REDengine 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 19, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 19, 2015}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|TBA}}
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|reception    =
|steam appid  = 292030  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-witcher-3-wild-hunt|93}}
|steam appid side = 355880
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|463/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt|93}}
|gogcom page  = thewitcher3, the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_preorder, the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_game_expansion_pass, the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_expansion_pass, the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_free_dlc_program, the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_hearts_of_stone, witcher_3_wild_hunt_the_blood_and_wine_pack
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-witcher-3-wild-hunt|92}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, RPG, Open world }}
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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        | Realistic}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Witcher }}
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|steam appid  = 292030
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|steam appid side = 355880, 499450, 378648
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|gogcom id    = 1495134320
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|gogcom id side = 1207664663,1207664643,1427195509,1441620909,1441355562,1427206931,1636895344,1640424747,1430743168
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|official site= http://thewitcher.com/witcher3/
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|hltb        = 10270
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|lutris      = the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-game-of-the-year-edition
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|strategywiki =
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|mobygames    = 73001
 
|wikipedia    = The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
 
|wikipedia    = The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 16884
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|The Witcher}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} Fairly extensive graphics settings, with good amount of configuration files for fine tuning.
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|introduction      =
{{++}} Has official modding tools.<ref>[http://en.cdprojektred.com/news/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-now-with-the-mod-support/ CD PROJEKT RED - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt now with the mod support]</ref>
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{{--}} Poor performance on AMD systems with [[Wikipedia:GameWorks (API)|HairWorks]] enabled. AMD recommends adjusting the Catalyst Control Center tessellation multiplier.<ref name="support.amd.com">[http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/The-Witcher3.aspx Important Information about AMD Catalyst™ Driver Support for Project CARS and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]</ref>
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|release history  =
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|current state    = The Witcher 3's Next-Generation update released on 14 December 2022 for everyone who owns the game as a free update. This includes [[DLSS]] 3, [[FSR]] 2.1, ray-traced global illumination, ray-traced ambient occlusion, ray-traced shadows, ray-traced reflections (on some surfaces and bodies of water), dynamic resolution scaling, more broader implemented screen space reflections (previously exclusive to water surfaces), improved texture resolution, improved environmental geometric detail, high-resolution self-shadowing, with a new Ultra+ settings to significantly increase visual fidelity on several fronts: number of background characters, shadow quality, grass density, texture quality, foliage visibility range, terrain quality, water quality and detail level.<ref name="patch notes next-gen">{{Refurl|url=https://www.thewitcher.com/en/news/47105/next-gen-update-list-of-changes|title=Next-gen update list of changes - CDProjektRED|date=2022-12-13}}</ref>
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The next-gen update also featured a photo mode, cross-platform saves, new DLC quest (In The Eternal Fire's Shadow) and costumes based on the Netflix show, Quick Sign Casting option, tweaked fall damage, easier herb looting, dynamically hidden minimap, minimap filter to reduce icon clutter, scalable subtitles, expanded controller customization, pausable cutscenes, previously pre-rendered cutscenes are now real-time, Chinese Simplified and Korean audio, and several bugfixes related to quests, cutscenes and general gameplay.<ref name="patch notes next-gen"/>
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The game has received a couple of patches after the next-gen update, adding a performance mode for ray-traced global illumination, motion blur slider and refraction to water reflections. It additionally improved stability and performance, fixed various bugs and more, such as Screen Space Reflection not working, and horizon-based Ambient Occlusion missing on PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292030/announcements/detail/3632751459961133387|title=Patch 4.01 — list of changes|date=2023-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/292030/view/3620362751664788837|title=Another PC Hotfix is available!|date=2023-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/292030/view/6363054385858005537|title=PC Hotfix is available!|date=2023-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292030/announcements/detail/3659776227051559106|title=Patch 4.02 — list of changes|date=2023-03-13}}</ref>}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-r183 PC Report]
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-r183 PC Report]
{{mm}} [http://thewitcher.com/witcher3/ Official Website]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?forums/the-witcher-series.22/ Official Forums]
{{mm}} [http://forums.cdprojektred.com/forums/36-The-Witcher-3-Wild-Hunt Official Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Witcher_Wiki Official Witcher Wiki (Fandom)]
{{mm}} [http://witcher.gamepedia.com/Witcher_Wiki#The%20Witcher%203 Official Witcher Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://witcher-games.fandom.com/wiki/Witcher_Wiki Official Witcher Game Series Wiki (Gamepedia)]
{{mm}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/? The Witcher 3 Nexus Mods]
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{{mm}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3 The Witcher 3 Nexus Mods]
{{GOG.com links|the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_preorder|the_witcher_3_wild_hunt}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207664663|the_witcher_3_wild_hunt}}
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/292030/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/292030/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Initial retail release requires the [http://play.thewitcher.com launch file]. Launch file requirement removed in later retail releases. Patches and DLC are only available by activating on GOG.com, otherwise, they can be simply downloaded from other sites for free.<ref name="retail">[http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/35369-The-Witcher-3-Wild-Hunt-Retail-PC-Version-FAQ?p=1629577 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Retail PC Version FAQ]</ref> | GOG | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Initial retail release requires the [http://play.thewitcher.com launch file]. <br/ > Launch file requirement removed in later retail releases. <br/ > Patches and DLC are only available by activating on GOG.com.<ref name="retail">[https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-retail-pc-version-faq.35581/ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Retail PC Version FAQ]</ref> | GOG.com | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00XCRT0GS | GOG | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-witcher-3-wild-hunt | DRM-free| Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2672-1 | GOG |  | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2672-3 | GOG.com | Game of the Year Edition. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 114064 | GOG | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_witcher_3_wild_hunt | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_game_of_the_year_edition|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_preorder | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble Store | the-witcher-3-wild-hunt | GOG.com | {{store link|Humble Store|the-witcher-3-complete-edition|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | witcher-3-wild-hunt | GOG | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 292030 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-09|comment=Confirmed {{file|witcher3.exe}} can be launched directly through the game folder without the Steam client running or launching when using the executable.}}</ref> {{store link|Steam-sub|124923|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble Store | the-witcher-3-wild-hunt | GOG |  | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | witcher/the-witcher-wild-hunt | DRM-free | DRM-free.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/store/witcher/the-witcher-wild-hunt|title=The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt for PC | Origin|date=2020-04-24|snippet=Game uses DRM-free technology.}}</ref><br>Removed on June 13, 2022 and thus does not receive the Next-Gen Update<ref>{{refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/ea-pc-third-party-titles-2022|title=Upcoming Changes to the EA Origin Catalog|date=2022-12-22}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | the-witcher-3-wild-hunt | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00XCRT0GS | GOG.com |  | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 292030 | DRM-free | The client always downloads the complete set of goodies when installing the game.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292030/discussions/0/530646715633195900/ 2.2 GB UPDATE INFORMATION]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Uplay-NA | 314784700 | GOG |  | | Windows }}
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{{++}} All the digital distribution versions come with free bonuses that include the soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats.
{{Availability/row| Uplay-EMEA | 317611100 | GOG | | | Windows }}
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{{++}} No version of the game requires either GOG Galaxy or any type of authentication, activation, or digital distribution software.
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{{ii}} The initial 2015 release has 4 DVDs, while the 2016 Complete Edition release has 6 DVDs.
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{{ii}} If you wish to revert to it, the Legacy version (pre Next-Gen) is available on applicable store fronts<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.cdprojektred.com/en/witcher-3/pc/sp-technical/issue/2339/i-want-to-revert-to-an-earlier-version-of-the-game|title=I want to revert to an earlier version of the game|date=2022-12-16}}</ref>; on Steam, under the beta branch options; and for GOG.com, offline installers for this version were moved to the Extras section in the library as well.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    = The minor DLC include cosmetics, items, quests, or the new game+ mode.
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|expansion pack        = Expansion packs include campaigns separate from the main one.
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
 
}}
 
}}
{{++}} All the digital distribution versions come with goodies that include the soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats.
 
{{ii}} All versions of the can run without GOG Galaxy and does not require any type of authentication, activation, or digital distribution software at all.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Expansion Pass | Includes ''Hearts of Stone'' and ''Blood and Wine''. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| 'Ballad Heroes' Neutral Gwent Card Set | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Hearts of Stone | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Ciri | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Blood and Wine | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Triss | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Temerian Armor Set | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Yennifer | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Beard and Hairstyle Set | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Beard and Hairstyle Set | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Yennifer | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Blood and Wine | Included in '''Game of the Year'''/'''Complete Edition'''. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Contract: Missing Miners' | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Elite Crossbow Set | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Nilfgaardian Armor Set | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Expansion Pass | Includes '''Hearts of Stone''' and '''Blood and Wine''' expansions. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Elite Crossbow Set | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Hearts of Stone | Included in '''Game of the Year'''/'''Complete Edition'''. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Fool's Gold' | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| New Finisher Animations | Free.| Windows }}
{{DLC/row| 'Ballad Heroes' Neutral Gwent Card Set | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| New Game + | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear' | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Contract: Missing Miners' | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Triss | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted' | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted' | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Fool's Gold' | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Skellige Armor Set | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear' | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Where the Cat and Wolf Play...' | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| New Quest 'Where the Cat and Wolf Play...' | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Alternative Look for Ciri | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Nilfgaardian Armor Set | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| New Finisher Animations | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Skellige Armor Set | Free. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| New Game + | Free DLC | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Temerian Armor Set | Free. | Windows }}
 
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}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} The retail release requires a [http://play.thewitcher.com launch file] to play. Further patches require activating on GOG.com<ref name="retail"/> or they can be simply downloaded from other sites for free.
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{{ii}} The retail release requires a [https://play.thewitcher.com launch file] to play. Further patches require activating on GOG.com.<ref name="retail"/>
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Skip Movies mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Klumb3r|date=2017-08-22}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Skip Movies mod}}
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# Download the [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/358 Skip Movies] mod
# Download the [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/358/ Skip Movies] mod
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# Extract the contents of the archive to {{file|{{P|game}}\mods|folder}}.
# Extract the contents of the archive to <code>{{P|game}}\mods\</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===The Witcher 3 Config Tool===
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===Skip loading screen narration videos===
{{Image|Witcher 3 Config Tool.png|The Witcher 3 Config Tool enables an extensive range of options.}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.settings config file|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix=
{{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/12/ Witcher 3 Hunter's Config tool] allows more control over graphics options and settings.
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Add this setting:
  
===Photo Mode===
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<code>[LoadingScreen/Debug]<br>
{{ii}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkR-wF0FJPc The Witcher 3 photo mode] can be achieved by using internal console command. Camera angle and game condition (time of day, weather, pause/resume, etc.) can be manipulated as needed (also works while in realtime cutscene).
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DisableVideos=true</code>
  
===The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project===
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It will auto-skip loading screen videos (which you can also skip by pressing space on a keyboard and square/X on PS4/Xbox controllers respectively).
{{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/1021/ The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project] aims to improve the graphics by reworking models and textures to better quality.
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===Increased LOD===
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===Skip REDlauncher on start-up===
{{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/949/ Increased LOD] is a mod for The Witcher 3 that improves mainly the mesh draw distance of the game by 10 to 40% with very little to no performance impact. This mod aliviates the pop in problem. Use this with HD Reworked Project for better overall quality.
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{{Fixbox|description=Add <code>--launcher-skip</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2022-12-14|comment=Tested on Steam version of the game}}</ref>|fix=
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Do note that this will launch the DX12 version. This can be changed by editing the <code>launcher-configuration.json</code> file.
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# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\launcher-configuration.json}} with a text editor.
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# Change <code>"fallback": "DirectX 12"</code> to <code>"fallback": "DirectX 11"</code>.
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\gamesaves\}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|origin               = unknown
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      = true
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   = unknown
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Cross-save is available with all console versions of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/Cross-Progression_and_Cross-Platform_Saves|title=IGN - Cross-Progression and Cross-Platform Saves|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Witcher3 graphics settings.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
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{{Image|Witcher3NextGenGraphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/witcher-3-wild-hunt/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/witcher-3-wild-hunt/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for setting a custom resolution if needed.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for setting a custom resolution if needed.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes are 16:9; use [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=158525#p158525 patched .exe].
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|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes are 16:9. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173348#p173348 related WSGF thread].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are 16:9; use [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=158510#p158510 patched .exe].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are 16:9. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=173348#p173348 related WSGF thread].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Default is 60°. Use [http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/807/ Field of View (FOV) Slider] mod to increase it.
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|fov notes                  = Default is 60°. Use [https://www.gog.com/forum/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt/fov_tweak_recommended FOV Tweak by wghost81].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = Controlled by '''Texture Quality''' setting. Low is 1x, Medium 4x, High 8x and Ultra 16x.
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|anisotropic notes          = Controlled by '''Texture Quality''' setting. '''Low''' is 1x, '''Medium''' 4x, '''High''' 8x and '''Ultra''' 16x.
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|upscaling                  = true
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|upscaling tech            = TAAU, FSR 2.1, XESS 1.1, DLSS 2.5
 +
|upscaling notes            = Dynamic resolution scaling is only available when using TAAU or [[FSR]] 2. [[FSR]] 2 and [[DLSS]] are only in DX12 version. '''DLSS Frame Generation''' is supported.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = In-house temporal post-process anti-aliasing. Hardware anti-aliasing such as [[MSAA]] are not supported by REDengine 3.
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]]
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = FPS cap can be configured to 30, 60 or unlimited in options menu.
+
|60 fps notes              = FPS cap can be configured to 30, 60, 75, 90, 120, 144 or unlimited in options menu.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = true
 +
|hdr notes                  = Automatically enabled when connected to an HDR screen. A calibration menu was added in Patch 4.04.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292030/announcements/detail/3667669572520928649|title=HDR Support|date=2023-07-19}}</ref>
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
|color blind notes          = Improves visibility of tracks, marks, footprints and scent clues.<ref>[http://thewitcher.com/news/view/1052 The Witcher - Patch 1.05 for PC out now!]</ref>
+
|color blind notes          = Improves visibility of tracks, marks, footprints and scent clues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.cdprojektred.com/news/patch-1-05-for-pc-out-now/|title=The Witcher - Patch 1.05 for PC out now!|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|ray tracing              = true
 +
|ray tracing notes        = Ray-traced global illumination, ambient occlusion, shadows and reflections.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.settings config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit user.settings config file}}
+
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
# Navigate to and open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> with a text editor.
 
 
# Find <code>Resolution=XXxYY</code> and set your resolution (e.g. <code>Resolution=1152x648</code>).
 
# Find <code>Resolution=XXxYY</code> and set your resolution (e.g. <code>Resolution=1152x648</code>).
# If you want to use a resolution lower than 1024x768, also find <code>FullScreenMode=X</code> and change <code>X</code> with <code>1</code> or use borderless mode.
+
# If you want to use a resolution lower than 1024x768, also find <code>FullScreenMode=X</code> and change <code>X</code> to <code>1</code> or use borderless mode.
 
# Save the file and launch the game.
 
# Save the file and launch the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
===Change in-game cinematic framerate===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify user.settings file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
 +
# Change <code>MovieFramerate</code> to which you desire (e.g. <code>60</code> or <code>120</code>).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Disable Cinematic Supersampling===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify user.settings file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
 +
# Add <code>MovieUbersampling=false</code> under <code>[Visuals]</code> section.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify user.settings file|ref=<ref name="forums.cdprojektred.com">[https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/a-compendium-of-tweaks-and-fixes-for-the-pc-version.36300/page-34#post-1899959 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
 +
# Add <code>MotionSicknessFocusMode=true</code> under <code>[Gameplay]</code> section.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|Witcher3 control settings.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Witcher3 control settings.png|In-game control settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          = Since version 1.04 all keys can be remapped.<ref>[http://thewitcher.com/news/view/1043 The Witcher - Patch 1.04 for PC out now!]</ref>
+
|key remap notes          = Since version 1.04 all keys can be remapped.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.cdprojektred.com/news/patch-1-04-for-pc-out-now/|title=The Witcher - Patch 1.04 for PC out now!|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option notes = Under '''Video Options''', enable '''Hardware Cursor''' to disable mouse acceleration.
 
|acceleration option notes = Under '''Video Options''', enable '''Hardware Cursor''' to disable mouse acceleration.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Can only be changed if Hardware Cursor is disabled. You can enable it again after you change the sensitivity.
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Can only be changed if Hardware Cursor is disabled. Can be set seperately for menus and gameplay.
 
|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 = X-axis inversion is also possible.
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
|full controller notes    = XInput, [[Controller:Xbox One Controller|Xbox One Controller]] and [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].
+
|full controller notes    =
 
|controller remap          = hackable
 
|controller remap          = hackable
|controller remap notes    = Possible by editing the input.settings file or with mods, some are available on the Nexus.
+
|controller remap notes    = Possible by editing the input.settings file or with mods, some user-made presets are available on the Nexus.
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also possible.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also possible.
|button prompts           = Xbox, dualshock
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|playstation controllers  = true
 +
|playstation controller models = DS4, DS
 +
|playstation controllers notes =
 +
|playstation prompts      = true
 +
|playstation prompts notes =
 +
|light bar support        = true
 +
|light bar support notes  = Blue on the Main Menu, Green in Gameplay, Red on Game Over.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eleventeen|date=2015-12-10}}</ref>
 +
|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
 +
|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
 +
|dualsense haptics support  = false
 +
|dualsense haptics support notes =
 +
|playstation connection modes = Wired, Wireless
 +
|playstation connection 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        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    = Including [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].
+
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = true
+
|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes   = Any third party controller solutions have to be disabled.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eleventeen|date=December 10, 2015}}</ref>
+
|simultaneous input notes = Rapidly changes button prompts. Prompts can be set to fixed by changing <code>LockControlScheme</code> in {{file|{{P|game}}\bin\config\base\hidden.ini}} to <code>1</code> (KB/M) or <code>2</code> (controller). <code>0</code> enables switching between prompts. Enable Steam Controller support [https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/wiki/game-guides/the-witcher-3#wiki_how_to_get_the_gamepad.2Bprecision_template_working_properly here].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/wiki/game-guides/the-witcher-3#wiki_how_to_get_the_gamepad.2Bprecision_template_working_properly|title=Enabling Steam Controller input icons (even on the GOG version)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = true
 +
|steam input presets notes = [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]].
 +
|steam controller prompts  = true
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Witcher3 audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Witcher3 audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, effects and voice.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, effects and voice.
|surround sound          = true
+
|surround sound          = limited
 
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 (no in-game option).
 
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 (no in-game option).
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
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|mute on focus lost notes = Loading screens and cinematics (FMVs) do not mute on focus lost.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Loading screens and cinematics (FMVs) do not mute on focus lost.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
+
{{ii}} HRTF mod for headphones can be found [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/2152?tab=description here] (x3daudio1_7_hrtf seeming to work on top of Wwise).
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/7185 Grammar of the Path (Text Cleanup Mod) by PaulR0013] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/7187 Names from the Path (Full Names Mod) by PaulR0013]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    =Added in November 7, 2018 with patch 1.32 (announced in their official Sina Weibo). You can enable it from the game settings. Audio added in patch 4.0.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language = Indonesian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan       = true
 +
|notes     = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-game-of-year.html IGTC Team (Indonesia Game Translator Community)]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Audio added in patch 4.0.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Polish
+
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/1616/ Russian Localization Fixes by DJ_Kovrik, download the updated optional file]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Non-English versions also include the English voice files (''enpc.w3speech''), but those can be safely deleted if another language is used.
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt.html Helix Mod: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt.html new Geo-11 3D Driver (RTX3000/4000 compatible)]
 
|tridef 3d                  = true
 
|tridef 3d                  = true
 
|tridef 3d notes            = UI is 2D by default, occasional rendering problems with distance shadows and decals.
 
|tridef 3d notes            = UI is 2D by default, occasional rendering problems with distance shadows and decals.
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D,AFR-3D Enhanced Edition
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
|tracked motion controllers  =  
+
|osvr                        =  
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
+
|osvr notes                 =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Issues fixed==
+
===Other Virtual Reality===
===Unable to summon your horse===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable VR|ref=|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Install [https://reshade.me/#download Reshade with full Add-On Support], inclusive the complete Effect Package Depth3D BlueSkyDefender
{{Fixbox/fix|Save your progress and restart the game.
+
# In the ingame Reshade menu activate SuperDepth3D_VR, follow instructions (Home-Key on keyboard for Menu)
}}
+
# Download [https://discord.gg/W2f7YhX/ Generic_Depth_Mod.Addon64], copy it next to your Game.exe
 +
# In the ingame Reshade menu install generic_depth_mod.addon64 (Add-On Tab)
 +
# Launch Side by Side 3D on your 3D Compatible TV/Monitor + 3D Glasses or Install [https://www.vorpx.com/ Vorpx Desktop Viewer] or [https://github.com/BlueSkyDefender/Depth3D Depth3D VR Companion App]
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Mouse delay/lag===
+
==Issues fixed==
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off in-game GOG overlay Galaxy feature.
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|In settings enable apparate cursor.
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
===Framerate drops===
 
{{ii}} Even on high-end GPUs, it is possible to experience choppy framerate when in Novigrad or other large cities. [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] can provide a fix.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Limit framerate to 60 FPS with Rivatuner}}
 
# Open Rivatuner statistics server from tray
 
# Add a profile for Witcher 3, by pressing the plus sign in bottom left corner and going to executable
 
# For this profile, enter 60 for FPS limit, hit enter to apply
 
# Enable vsync in game or via video drivers to remove any tearing you may experience after
 
{{ii}} You can also limit framerate in the in-game graphical options menu, but this may lead to stutter. It is advised to set this as Unlimited if framerate limit is configured via external program.
 
}}
 
 
===Poor performance on Nvidia Kepler GPUs===
 
{{ii}} This occurs on [[Wikipedia:Kepler (microarchitecture)|Kepler]] GPUs due to issues with certain Nvidia driver versions.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Update to at least the 353.06 WHQL drivers}}
 
}}
 
 
===Axii's alternative mode not working===
 
===Axii's alternative mode not working===
 
{{ii}} This bug occurs when points are spent both in Delusion and Puppet
 
{{ii}} This bug occurs when points are spent both in Delusion and Puppet
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable the Delusion upgrade|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable the Delusion upgrade}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for keyboard|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/pc-holding-down-q-to-cast-axii-puppet-does-not-work-in-combat.37796/#post-1824038|title=PC holding down q to cast axii puppet does not work in combat|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\input.settings}} with a text editor.
 +
# Find every instance of <code>IK_Q=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2)</code> and set <code>0.2</code> to <code>0.05</code>
 +
# Save changes.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode|ref=<ref>[http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/37584-PC-holding-down-q-to-cast-axii-puppet-does-not-work-in-combat?p=1683576&viewfull=1#post1683576 PC holding down q to cast axii puppet does not work in combat]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for gamepad|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8DcgDstk4|title=Credits goes to Luka B in comment section|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Navigate to and open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings</code> with a text editor.
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# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\input.settings}} with a text editor.
# Find every instance of <code>IK_Q=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2)</code> and set <code>0.2</code> to <code>0.05</code>
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# Find every instance of <code>IK_Pad_RightTrigger=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2)</code> and set <code>0.2</code> to <code>0.05</code>
 
# Save changes.
 
# Save changes.
  
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{{ii}} For 16:10 change the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.1253</code>.
 
{{ii}} For 16:10 change the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.1253</code>.
 
{{ii}} For 21:9 change the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.3125</code>.
 
{{ii}} For 21:9 change the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> to <code>1.3125</code>.
{{Fixbox|
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit user.settings config file}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.settings config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
# Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor.
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# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\The Witcher 3\user.settings}} with a text editor.
 
# If your aspect ratio is vertically greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> above 1.
 
# If your aspect ratio is vertically greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiVerticalFrameScale</code> above 1.
 
# If your aspect ratio is horizontally greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> above 1.
 
# If your aspect ratio is horizontally greater than 16:9 increase the value of <code>uiHorizontalFrameScale</code> above 1.
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===Stutter while using a controller===
 
===Stutter while using a controller===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file hidden.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit the config file hidden.ini}}
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# Open {{file|{{P|game}}\bin\config\base\hidden.ini}}.
# Navigate to and open the config file <code>{{P|game}}\bin\config\base\hidden.ini</code>.
 
 
# Change <code>LockControlScheme=0</code> to <code>LockControlScheme=2</code>.
 
# Change <code>LockControlScheme=0</code> to <code>LockControlScheme=2</code>.
 
# Save the file.
 
# Save the file.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Stutter occurs because the game rapidly changes between controller and keyboard prompts.
 
{{ii}} Stutter occurs because the game rapidly changes between controller and keyboard prompts.
 
{{ii}} This forces the game to use controller prompts.
 
{{ii}} This forces the game to use controller prompts.
 
{{ii}} There won't be any keyboard prompts even while using keyboard controls.
 
{{ii}} There won't be any keyboard prompts even while using keyboard controls.
}}
 
 
===(Hearts of Stone DLC) Game crashes / minimizes / freezes during a romance scene with Shani===
 
{{Fixbox|
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable all post-processing options}}
 
}}
 
 
===Mouse input problem/actions mapped to mouse buttons unresponsive===
 
{{Fixbox|
 
{{Fixbox/fix|This can be caused by mouse software such as Logitech's SetPoint. Exiting the program before launching the game should fix the problem.}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
===Improve performance on AMD-based systems===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Download Windows 10 based AMD driver libraries}}
 
# Download the most recent version of [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/591-windows-amd-drivers-performance-boost/ Windows AMD drivers - performance boost].
 
# Extract the content of the downloaded archive in <code>{{p|game}}\bin\x64\</code>
 
# Start the game.
 
}}
 
 
===Change in-game cinematic framerate===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file}}
 
# Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor.
 
# Change <code>MovieFramerate</code> to which you desire. (e.g. <code>60</code> or <code>120</code>)
 
}}
 
 
===Disable cinematic upsampling===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file}}
 
# Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor.
 
# Add <code>MovieUbersampling=false</code> under <code>[Visuals]</code> section.
 
}}
 
 
===Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file|ref=<ref>[http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/36088-A-compendium-of-tweaks-and-fixes-for-the-PC-version?p=1759497&viewfull=1#post1759497 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version - Page 67]</ref>}}
 
# Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor.
 
# Add <code>MotionSicknessFocusMode=true</code> under <code>[Gameplay]</code> section.
 
}}
 
 
===Improve HairWorks performance===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify user.settings file}}
 
# Open the <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings</code> file with a text editor.
 
# Add <code>HairWorksAALevel=0</code> under <code>[Rendering]</code> section to disable HairWorks anti-aliasing.
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} You might change the amount of hairworks anti-aliasing by changing <code>0</code> to <code>2</code>, <code>4</code> and so forth. Default value is <code>8</code>.
 
{{ii}} Patch 1.07 introduced proper in-game option for this.
 
}}
 
 
===Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Create a profile via Catalyst Control Center|ref=<ref name="support.amd.com"/>}}
 
# Create a profile for {{file|witcher3.exe}} in the Catalyst Control Center
 
# Set '''Tessellation Mode''' to '''Override application settings'''.
 
# Set the '''Maximum Tessellation Level''' to either '''2x''', '''4x''', '''8x''' or '''16x'''.
 
}}
 
 
===30FPS framerate cap fixes framerate buffering problems===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use RTSS to set a 30fps framerate cap|{{Refurl|http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/Optimizing-The-Witcher-3.aspx=|Optimising the Witcher 3=|2016-05-22=}}}}
 
Peter "Durante" Thoman, who fixed PC resolution in Dark Souls 1, recommends using Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) to fix framerate buffering.
 
 
# Disable the in-game frame limiter
 
# Disable in-game Vsync
 
# Use borderless fullscreen mode for correct triple buffering
 
# Install [http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html RTSS]
 
# Create a profile for Witcher 3 by clicking on the “+” sign
 
# Set a 30FPS framerate limit in RTSS
 
 
[[File:Rtss witcher 3.png|thumbnail]]
 
 
}}
 
 
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 11
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|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = DirectX 12 support added in December 2022 with patch 4.0.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
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|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
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|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes= This game requires a 64-bit operating system to play.
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes     =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics          = PhysX
|physics notes    =  
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|physics notes    = v3.3.0<br>Makes use of some Nvidia-accelerated effects ('''HairWorks''') that may cause slowdown on AMD GPUs. See [[#Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware]] to mitigate.
 
|audio            = Wwise
 
|audio            = Wwise
|audio notes      = XAudio2
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|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        = Scaleform
 
|interface        = Scaleform
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
|cutscenes        = CRI Movie 2
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|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Enable Debug Console===
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify general.ini file|ref=<ref name="forums.cdprojektred.com">[https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/a-compendium-of-tweaks-and-fixes-for-the-pc-version.36300/page-34#post-1899959 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version]</ref>|fix=
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# Add <code>DBGConsoleOn=true</code> under <code>[General]</code> section.
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# You can open the console with ` (on an US layout keyboard, might differ for other layouts).
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}}
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===Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware===
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{{Fixbox|description=Create a profile via Catalyst Control Center|ref=<ref name="support.amd.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619050328/http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/The-Witcher3.aspx Important Information about AMD Catalyst™ Driver Support for Project CARS and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]</ref>|fix=
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# Create a profile for {{file|witcher3.exe}} in the Catalyst Control Center.
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# Set '''Tessellation Mode''' to '''Override application settings'''.
 +
# Set the '''Maximum Tessellation Level''' to either '''2x''', '''4x''', '''8x''' or '''16x'''.
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}}
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===Installing mods===
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{{ii}} The [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/2678 Witcher 3 Mod Manager by stefan3372], which takes care of DLC/Mods folders and .ini files, is recommended for the not-so-tech-savvy. However, the ideal method is manual installation.
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{{ii}} After the Next Gen Update (version 4.00 and beyond) the following mods are now included with the game: The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project, HD Monsters Reworked, Immersive Real-time Cutscenes, Nitpicker's Patch and World Map Fixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/The_Witcher_3_Complete_Edition_Mods_List|title=The Witcher 3 Complete Edition Mods List|date=2022-12-20}}</ref>
 +
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/3268 NPC Physics 60 FPS Fix]===
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{{ii}} Community mod that fixes hair, fur, clothing, medallions, weapons, etc, behavior when the game runs at different than 30 fps speeds. The mod was built to run with the [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/3168 E3 Geralt Hair Physics 60FPS Fix] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/3738 Hairworks Hair Physics 60fps Fix] that fixes the same problem on Geralt's non-HairWorks and HairWorks hair.
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/4989 True E3 Armour]===
 +
{{ii}} Aims to bring back the accurate E3 armor textures and mesh for the starting viper armour appearance presented in the pre-release 2014 gameplay demo into the final game. This includes "High definition broken chainmails with accurate leather strings, remodelled boots, pants, gloves, belt, 4k texture maps with realistic leather specular". Also as an optional "shortgloves" are added as dlc.
 +
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/4847 E3 Roach Collection]===
 +
{{ii}} Restores the E3 appearance of Roach with Improved skin, Fixed contact shadows, Improved colors & 4k texture maps. Available in multiple variants to choose from.
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===Performance fix for 2-4 core CPUs===
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{{ii}} [https://mion.yosei.fi/BES/ Battle Encoder Shirasé (BES)] + [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/556 instruction] -  After the patch 1.06-1.07, it's almost impossible to play with 2 core processor. It's a small tool that throttles the CPU usage of the process you “target”: for instance, you can limit the CPU usage of a process which would use CPU 100%, down to 99%, like in this case. As a result, the game becomes playable.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7, 8, 8.1 (64-bit only)
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|minOS    = 7
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 940
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 940
 
|minRAM  = 6 GB
 
|minRAM  = 6 GB
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|minSM    =  
 
|minSM    =  
  
|recOS
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|recOS   = 8, 8.1, 10
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
|recHD    =  
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|recHD    = 50 GB{{note|As of Update 4.00}}
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
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|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recSM    =  
 
|recSM    =  
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|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
 
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{{ii}} The system requirements listed above are for the DirectX 11 version. With the release of the Next-Gen Update, [https://support.cdprojektred.com/en/witcher-3/pc/sp-technical/issue/2333/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-system-requirements CDPR has listed additional system requirements for DirectX 12 and ray-tracing.]
{{ii}} This game requires a 64-bit operating system to play.
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 10:48, 20 January 2024

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cover
Developers
CD Projekt Red
Publishers
CD Projekt
Engines
REDengine 3
Release dates
Windows May 19, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 93
OpenCritic 93
IGDB 92
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, RPG, Open world
Art styles Realistic
Themes Fantasy
Series The Witcher
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on HowLongToBeat
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on IGDB
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on MobyGames
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Wikipedia
The Witcher
The Witcher 2007
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings 2011
The Witcher Adventure Game 2014
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 2015
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game 2018
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales 2018
Gwent: Rogue Mage 2022
The Witcher: Remake TBA

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a singleplayer third-person action, RPG and open world game in the The Witcher series.

The Witcher 3's Next-Generation update released on 14 December 2022 for everyone who owns the game as a free update. This includes DLSS 3, FSR 2.1, ray-traced global illumination, ray-traced ambient occlusion, ray-traced shadows, ray-traced reflections (on some surfaces and bodies of water), dynamic resolution scaling, more broader implemented screen space reflections (previously exclusive to water surfaces), improved texture resolution, improved environmental geometric detail, high-resolution self-shadowing, with a new Ultra+ settings to significantly increase visual fidelity on several fronts: number of background characters, shadow quality, grass density, texture quality, foliage visibility range, terrain quality, water quality and detail level.[1]

The next-gen update also featured a photo mode, cross-platform saves, new DLC quest (In The Eternal Fire's Shadow) and costumes based on the Netflix show, Quick Sign Casting option, tweaked fall damage, easier herb looting, dynamically hidden minimap, minimap filter to reduce icon clutter, scalable subtitles, expanded controller customization, pausable cutscenes, previously pre-rendered cutscenes are now real-time, Chinese Simplified and Korean audio, and several bugfixes related to quests, cutscenes and general gameplay.[1]

The game has received a couple of patches after the next-gen update, adding a performance mode for ray-traced global illumination, motion blur slider and refraction to water reflections. It additionally improved stability and performance, fixed various bugs and more, such as Screen Space Reflection not working, and horizon-based Ambient Occlusion missing on PC.[2][3][4][5]

General information

PC Report
Official Forums
Official Witcher Wiki (Fandom)
Official Witcher Game Series Wiki (Gamepedia)
The Witcher 3 Nexus Mods
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
Initial retail release requires the launch file.
Launch file requirement removed in later retail releases.
Patches and DLC are only available by activating on GOG.com.[6]
GOG.com key
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
Complete Edition.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
GOG.com key
Game of the Year Edition.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Complete Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
GOG.com key
Complete Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[7] Complete Edition also available.
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Origin client (notes may include more details)
DRM-free.[8]
Removed on June 13, 2022 and thus does not receive the Next-Gen Update[9]
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
GOG.com key
Windows
All the digital distribution versions come with free bonuses that include the soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats.
No version of the game requires either GOG Galaxy or any type of authentication, activation, or digital distribution software.
The initial 2015 release has 4 DVDs, while the 2016 Complete Edition release has 6 DVDs.
If you wish to revert to it, the Legacy version (pre Next-Gen) is available on applicable store fronts[10]; on Steam, under the beta branch options; and for GOG.com, offline installers for this version were moved to the Extras section in the library as well.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The minor DLC include cosmetics, items, quests, or the new game+ mode.
Expansion pack Expansion packs include campaigns separate from the main one.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
'Ballad Heroes' Neutral Gwent Card Set Free.
Windows
Alternative Look for Ciri Free.
Windows
Alternative Look for Triss Free.
Windows
Alternative Look for Yennifer Free.
Windows
Beard and Hairstyle Set Free.
Windows
Blood and Wine Included in Game of the Year/Complete Edition.
Windows
Elite Crossbow Set Free.
Windows
Expansion Pass Includes Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.
Windows
Hearts of Stone Included in Game of the Year/Complete Edition.
Windows
New Finisher Animations Free.
Windows
New Game + Free.
Windows
New Quest 'Contract: Missing Miners' Free.
Windows
New Quest 'Contract: Skellige's Most Wanted' Free.
Windows
New Quest 'Fool's Gold' Free.
Windows
New Quest 'Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear' Free.
Windows
New Quest 'Where the Cat and Wolf Play...' Free.
Windows
Nilfgaardian Armor Set Free.
Windows
Skellige Armor Set Free.
Windows
Temerian Armor Set Free.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The retail release requires a launch file to play. Further patches require activating on GOG.com.[6]

Skip intro videos

Use Skip Movies mod[11]
  1. Download the Skip Movies mod
  2. Extract the contents of the archive to <path-to-game>\mods.

Skip loading screen narration videos

Edit user.settings config file[citation needed]

Add this setting:

[LoadingScreen/Debug]
DisableVideos=true

It will auto-skip loading screen videos (which you can also skip by pressing space on a keyboard and square/X on PS4/Xbox controllers respectively).

Skip REDlauncher on start-up

Add --launcher-skip command line argument[12]

Do note that this will launch the DX12 version. This can be changed by editing the launcher-configuration.json file.

  1. Open <path-to-game>\launcher-configuration.json with a text editor.
  2. Change "fallback": "DirectX 12" to "fallback": "DirectX 11".

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Cross-save is available with all console versions of the game.[13]

Video

In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution for setting a custom resolution if needed.
Multi-monitor
Cutscenes are 16:9. See the related WSGF thread.
Ultra-widescreen
Cutscenes are 16:9. See the related WSGF thread.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Default is 60°. Use FOV Tweak by wghost81.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Controlled by Texture Quality setting. Low is 1x, Medium 4x, High 8x and Ultra 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, TAA
High-fidelity upscaling
TAAU, FSR 2.1, XeSS 1.1, DLSS 2.5
Dynamic resolution scaling is only available when using TAAU or FSR 2. FSR 2 and DLSS are only in DX12 version. DLSS Frame Generation is supported.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
FPS cap can be configured to 30, 60, 75, 90, 120, 144 or unlimited in options menu.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Automatically enabled when connected to an HDR screen. A calibration menu was added in Patch 4.04.[14]
Ray tracing (RT)
Ray-traced global illumination, ambient occlusion, shadows and reflections.
Color blind mode
Improves visibility of tracks, marks, footprints and scent clues.[15]

Widescreen resolution

Edit user.settings config file[citation needed]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings with a text editor.
  2. Find Resolution=XXxYY and set your resolution (e.g. Resolution=1152x648).
  3. If you want to use a resolution lower than 1024x768, also find FullScreenMode=X and change X to 1 or use borderless mode.
  4. Save the file and launch the game.

Change in-game cinematic framerate

Modify user.settings file[citation needed]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings with a text editor.
  2. Change MovieFramerate to which you desire (e.g. 60 or 120).

Disable Cinematic Supersampling

Modify user.settings file[citation needed]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings with a text editor.
  2. Add MovieUbersampling=false under [Visuals] section.

Disable radial blur when using Witcher Senses

Modify user.settings file[16]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings with a text editor.
  2. Add MotionSicknessFocusMode=true under [Gameplay] section.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Since version 1.04 all keys can be remapped.[17]
Mouse acceleration
Under Video Options, enable Hardware Cursor to disable mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Can only be changed if Hardware Cursor is disabled. Can be set seperately for menus and gameplay.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
X-axis inversion is also possible.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Possible by editing the input.settings file or with mods, some user-made presets are available on the Nexus.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis inversion also possible.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4, DualSense
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Blue on the Main Menu, Green in Gameplay, Red on Game Over.[18]
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Rapidly changes button prompts. Prompts can be set to fixed by changing LockControlScheme in <path-to-game>\bin\config\base\hidden.ini to 1 (KB/M) or 2 (controller). 0 enables switching between prompts. Enable Steam Controller support here.[19]
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller.
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music, effects and voice.
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 (no in-game option).
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Loading screens and cinematics (FMVs) do not mute on focus lost.
Royalty free audio
HRTF mod for headphones can be found here (x3daudio1_7_hrtf seeming to work on top of Wwise).

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Grammar of the Path (Text Cleanup Mod) by PaulR0013 and Names from the Path (Full Names Mod) by PaulR0013
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Added in November 7, 2018 with patch 1.32 (announced in their official Sina Weibo). You can enable it from the game settings. Audio added in patch 4.0.
Traditional Chinese
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Indonesian
Fan translation by IGTC Team (Indonesia Game Translator Community)
Japanese
Korean
Audio added in patch 4.0.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Russian Localization Fixes by DJ_Kovrik, download the updated optional file
Spanish
Turkish
Non-English versions also include the English voice files (enpc.w3speech), but those can be safely deleted if another language is used.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
new Geo-11 3D Driver (RTX3000/4000 compatible)
TriDef 3D
UI is 2D by default, occasional rendering problems with distance shadows and decals.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, AFR-3D Enhanced Edition
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Other Virtual Reality

Enable VR
  1. Install Reshade with full Add-On Support, inclusive the complete Effect Package Depth3D BlueSkyDefender
  2. In the ingame Reshade menu activate SuperDepth3D_VR, follow instructions (Home-Key on keyboard for Menu)
  3. Download Generic_Depth_Mod.Addon64, copy it next to your Game.exe
  4. In the ingame Reshade menu install generic_depth_mod.addon64 (Add-On Tab)
  5. Launch Side by Side 3D on your 3D Compatible TV/Monitor + 3D Glasses or Install Vorpx Desktop Viewer or Depth3D VR Companion App

Issues fixed

Axii's alternative mode not working

This bug occurs when points are spent both in Delusion and Puppet
Disable the Delusion upgrade[citation needed]
Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for keyboard[20]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings with a text editor.
  2. Find every instance of IK_Q=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2) and set 0.2 to 0.05
  3. Save changes.

Notes

This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.
Alter the delay to use a sign's alternative mode for gamepad[21]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings with a text editor.
  2. Find every instance of IK_Pad_RightTrigger=(Action=CastSignHold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0.2) and set 0.2 to 0.05
  3. Save changes.

Notes

This alters the delay to trigger alternative casting mode from 20ms to 5ms.

Proper HUD positioning for different aspect ratios

For 16:10 change the value of uiVerticalFrameScale to 1.1253.
For 21:9 change the value of uiHorizontalFrameScale to 1.3125.
Edit user.settings config file[citation needed]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings with a text editor.
  2. If your aspect ratio is vertically greater than 16:9 increase the value of uiVerticalFrameScale above 1.
  3. If your aspect ratio is horizontally greater than 16:9 increase the value of uiHorizontalFrameScale above 1.

Stutter while using a controller

Edit the config file hidden.ini[citation needed]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\bin\config\base\hidden.ini.
  2. Change LockControlScheme=0 to LockControlScheme=2.
  3. Save the file.

Notes

Stutter occurs because the game rapidly changes between controller and keyboard prompts.
This forces the game to use controller prompts.
There won't be any keyboard prompts even while using keyboard controls.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 DirectX 12 support added in December 2022 with patch 4.0.
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX v3.3.0
Makes use of some Nvidia-accelerated effects (HairWorks) that may cause slowdown on AMD GPUs. See #Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware to mitigate.
Audio Wwise
Interface Scaleform

Enable Debug Console

Modify general.ini file[16]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\bin\config\base\general.ini with a text editor.
  2. Add DBGConsoleOn=true under [General] section.
  3. You can open the console with ` (on an US layout keyboard, might differ for other layouts).

Improve HairWorks performance on AMD hardware

Create a profile via Catalyst Control Center[22]
  1. Create a profile for witcher3.exe in the Catalyst Control Center.
  2. Set Tessellation Mode to Override application settings.
  3. Set the Maximum Tessellation Level to either 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x.

Installing mods

The Witcher 3 Mod Manager by stefan3372, which takes care of DLC/Mods folders and .ini files, is recommended for the not-so-tech-savvy. However, the ideal method is manual installation.
After the Next Gen Update (version 4.00 and beyond) the following mods are now included with the game: The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project, HD Monsters Reworked, Immersive Real-time Cutscenes, Nitpicker's Patch and World Map Fixes.[23]

NPC Physics 60 FPS Fix

Community mod that fixes hair, fur, clothing, medallions, weapons, etc, behavior when the game runs at different than 30 fps speeds. The mod was built to run with the E3 Geralt Hair Physics 60FPS Fix and Hairworks Hair Physics 60fps Fix that fixes the same problem on Geralt's non-HairWorks and HairWorks hair.

True E3 Armour

Aims to bring back the accurate E3 armor textures and mesh for the starting viper armour appearance presented in the pre-release 2014 gameplay demo into the final game. This includes "High definition broken chainmails with accurate leather strings, remodelled boots, pants, gloves, belt, 4k texture maps with realistic leather specular". Also as an optional "shortgloves" are added as dlc.

E3 Roach Collection

Restores the E3 appearance of Roach with Improved skin, Fixed contact shadows, Improved colors & 4k texture maps. Available in multiple variants to choose from.

Performance fix for 2-4 core CPUs

Battle Encoder Shirasé (BES) + instruction - After the patch 1.06-1.07, it's almost impossible to play with 2 core processor. It's a small tool that throttles the CPU usage of the process you “target”: for instance, you can limit the CPU usage of a process which would use CPU 100%, down to 99%, like in this case. As a result, the game becomes playable.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 940
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
The system requirements listed above are for the DirectX 11 version. With the release of the Next-Gen Update, CDPR has listed additional system requirements for DirectX 12 and ray-tracing.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/292030/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (292030) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  2. As of Update 4.00

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Next-gen update list of changes - CDProjektRED - last accessed on 2022-12-13
  2. Patch 4.01 — list of changes - last accessed on 2023-02-02
  3. Another PC Hotfix is available! - last accessed on 2023-02-02
  4. PC Hotfix is available! - last accessed on 2023-02-02
  5. Patch 4.02 — list of changes - last accessed on 2023-03-13
  6. 6.0 6.1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Retail PC Version FAQ
  7. Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-09
    Confirmed witcher3.exe can be launched directly through the game folder without the Steam client running or launching when using the executable.
  8. The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt for PC - last accessed on 2020-04-24
    "Game uses DRM-free technology."
  9. Upcoming Changes to the EA Origin Catalog - last accessed on 2022-12-22
  10. I want to revert to an earlier version of the game - last accessed on 2022-12-16
  11. Verified by User:Klumb3r on 2017-08-22
  12. Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2022-12-14
    Tested on Steam version of the game
  13. IGN - Cross-Progression and Cross-Platform Saves - last accessed on 2022-12-14
  14. HDR Support - last accessed on 2023-07-19
  15. The Witcher - Patch 1.05 for PC out now! - last accessed on May 2023
  16. 16.0 16.1 A compendium of tweaks and fixes for the PC version
  17. The Witcher - Patch 1.04 for PC out now! - last accessed on May 2023
  18. Verified by User:Eleventeen on 2015-12-10
  19. Enabling Steam Controller input icons (even on the GOG version) - last accessed on May 2023
  20. PC holding down q to cast axii puppet does not work in combat - last accessed on May 2023
  21. Credits goes to Luka B in comment section - last accessed on May 2023
  22. Important Information about AMD Catalyst™ Driver Support for Project CARS and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  23. The Witcher 3 Complete Edition Mods List - last accessed on 2022-12-20