Difference between revisions of "Arcania: Gothic 4"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = ArcaniA: Gothic 4 | ||
|cover = ArcaniA Gothic 4 cover.jpg | |cover = ArcaniA Gothic 4 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound Entertainment}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2010-2011}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision|name=Vision 7|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111005044853/http://www.trinigy.net/news/news/item/79-arcania-a-gothic-tale-banks-on-vision-game-engine-7 News – Trinigy | Press Releases]</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 12, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 12, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|arcania-gothic-4|63}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|arcania-gothic-4|64}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{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 = 39690 | |steam appid = 39690 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1244052225 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 556 |
+ | |lutris = arcania-gothic-4 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Arcania: Gothic 4 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 48428 | ||
|wikipedia = Arcania: Gothic 4 | |wikipedia = Arcania: Gothic 4 | ||
|winehq = 12138 | |winehq = 12138 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1244052225|gothic_series|for game series}} |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA||SecuROM DFA}} activation and release date check.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.securom.com/pop_arcania.html|title=SecuROM™ Support Website - ArcaniA: Gothic 4|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Use the latest [[#Patches|patch]] to remove DRM. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B005ZTFV1O | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B005ZTFV1O | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | arcania-gothic-4 | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1945-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1945-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | arcania | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | arcania | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | arcania | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | arcania | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | arcania | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39690 | Steam | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39690 | DRM-free | Free demo: <code>steam://install/65520</code> (allow Steam client popup). | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Video}}. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Delete or rename {{file|JWD_Logo.wmv}}, {{file|Nvidia.wmv}} and {{file|SB_Logo.wmv}}. |
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [http:// | + | {{ii}} [http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=download&catid=32 Final Patch] (2011) removes [[SecuROM]] DRM and fixes various issues. |
===Performance tweaks=== | ===Performance tweaks=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Make a backup copy of the file modified here. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/57104961|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\configuration}}. | |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|ProcessManager.xml}}. |
# Look for the <code>ThreadConfig platform="PC" cores="1"</code> section, change the <code>cores</code> value to the number of cores of your CPU. | # Look for the <code>ThreadConfig platform="PC" cores="1"</code> section, change the <code>cores</code> value to the number of cores of your CPU. | ||
# Save the file and close it. | # Save the file and close it. | ||
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:# Change all <code>thread-pool-bit</code> values to "1". | :# Change all <code>thread-pool-bit</code> values to "1". | ||
:# Change all <code>memory-synchronized</code> values to "true". | :# Change all <code>memory-synchronized</code> values to "true". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit game exe to force multithreading|fix= | ||
+ | Follow this guide on Steam to fix many bugs like black facial textures or buggy water puddles, and to improve smoothness and FPS up to 200% in some locations on modern PCs:<br> | ||
+ | [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1709583781 Arcania framerate fixes and improvements (Steam guide)] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game. | {{ii}} Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable cheat menu|ref=<ref>http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?171844-Xbox-Controller-In-Game-Menu-Navigation&p=2601982&viewfull=1#post2601982</ref>|fix= |
− | + | :1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml}}. | |
− | :1. Open | ||
:2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line: | :2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
:3. Save the file and close it. This will bind the cheat menu to {{key|~}}. | :3. Save the file and close it. This will bind the cheat menu to {{key|~}}. | ||
− | :4. Open | + | :4. Open the game and load a save or start a new game. Press {{key|~}}. |
:5. Go to the <code>Toggle XBOX/PC Interface</code> option, choose '''Xbox 360''' and hit the back button. | :5. Go to the <code>Toggle XBOX/PC Interface</code> option, choose '''Xbox 360''' and hit the back button. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.xml}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|ArcaniA Gothic 4 gfx settings.jpg|General graphics settings.}} | {{Image|ArcaniA Gothic 4 gfx settings.jpg|General graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|ArcaniA gothic 4 gfx advanced.jpg|Advanced graphics settings.}} | {{Image|ArcaniA gothic 4 gfx advanced.jpg|Advanced graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4 |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4 WSGF entry] for two possible methods. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See the [ | + | |fov notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arcania-gothic-4 WSGF entry]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Can be forced through driver control. | |vsync notes = Can be forced through driver control. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = hackable | ||
|controller support notes = Xbox 360 controller supported. | |controller support notes = Xbox 360 controller supported. | ||
|full controller = hackable | |full controller = hackable | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = hackable | |invert controller y-axis = hackable | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Requires editing a configuration file. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Requires editing a configuration file. | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = true | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = false | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = true | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller">https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/56768665</ref>|fix= |
− | + | 1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml}}. | |
− | + | :2. The file will contain the current mappings for both controller and keyboard. To remap the controls, simply search for the desired action to remap and change the <code>Gamepad name</code> section of each action for the desired button; for instance, to jump with the A button, change the jumping section to: | |
− | :2. The file will contain the current mappings for both controller and keyboard. To remap the controls, simply search for the action | ||
<pre> <Input command="jump" > | <pre> <Input command="jump" > | ||
<Gamepad name="a" /> | <Gamepad name="a" /> | ||
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===Invert controller's Y-axis=== | ===Invert controller's Y-axis=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit input configuration file|ref=<ref name="ref_controller" />|fix= |
− | + | :1. Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\inputsettings.xml}}. | |
− | :1. Open | ||
:2. Search the attribute with the name <code>invert_gamepad_y</code> and change its value to '''true''' like so: | :2. Search the attribute with the name <code>invert_gamepad_y</code> and change its value to '''true''' like so: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game needs to be run at least once in order for it to create configuration files. |
{{ii}} There are additional options that can be modified in this file, such as inverting X-axis. | {{ii}} There are additional options that can be modified in this file, such as inverting X-axis. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = GOG+STEAM | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, read important hints [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Arcania_01/ here]. <code>Note:</code> Profile works slightly different to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Arcania_setarrif/ add on], and can be used as an alternative profile. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations. | {{ii}} Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
* If using Steam version [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling Steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables. | * If using Steam version [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|verify game cache]], try disabling Steam overlay and manually installing re-distributables. | ||
− | * If having Nvidia GPU try copying | + | * If having Nvidia GPU try copying {{file|cudart32_*.dll}} and {{file|cudart64_*.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|programfiles(x86)}}\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959362242595009|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | * Install the [ | + | * Install the [[PhysX#Legacy versions|NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software]] and then try same thing as above.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/666824800526180226/#c540732596411948509|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | * If using | + | * If using an N/KN edition of Windows, install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19289 Windows Media Player]. |
− | * Try to set sound quality to [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|24 bit/16-bit, 48000 Hz]].<ref> | + | * Try to set sound quality to [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|24 bit/16-bit, 48000 Hz]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846958724749138546/#c846959520912315526|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | * | + | * Set the executable to use Windows XP SP 3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] and start in administrator mode. |
− | * Add installation folder to | + | * Add the installation folder to the antivirus exclusion list or, as a last resort, disable it or uninstall it.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39690/discussions/0/846963710864775870/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
===Stuck in jungle level=== | ===Stuck in jungle level=== | ||
− | {{ii}} It is possible, | + | {{ii}} It is possible, when going back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Jumping back fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle">http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
* Go south to the ledge near the monastery next to where Bartur is standing. | * Go south to the ledge near the monastery next to where Bartur is standing. | ||
* Unequip your weapons. | * Unequip your weapons. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Cheat fix|ref=<ref name="ref_stuck_in_jungle" />|fix= |
− | + | :1. Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\input.xml</code> | |
− | :1. Open <code>{{p|userprofile}} | ||
:2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line: | :2. Go to the end of the file and add the following before the <code></inputs></code> line: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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:5. Press {{key|Ctrl|Q}}, this should put you into hero teleport mode. Use the regular movement keys to move around and control the direction by holding the right mouse button and moving the mouse. Note that not all assets are rendered while in this mode. | :5. Press {{key|Ctrl|Q}}, this should put you into hero teleport mode. Use the regular movement keys to move around and control the direction by holding the right mouse button and moving the mouse. Note that not all assets are rendered while in this mode. | ||
:6. In this mode you can move without impairments, so simply go wherever you wish and press escape to exit. | :6. In this mode you can move without impairments, so simply go wherever you wish and press escape to exit. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>http://www.arcania-game.com/?lang=en&ID=1840</ref> | ||
|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
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|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 9 GB | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX |
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
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|recCPU2 = AMD Phenom II x4 3.0 GHz | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom II x4 3.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 |
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 05:58, 23 May 2024
Developers | |
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Spellbound Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
2010-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
Vision 7[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 12, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
IGDB | 64 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Gothic |
Gothic | |
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Gothic | 2001 |
Gothic II | 2002 |
Gothic 3 | 2006 |
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods | 2008 |
Arcania: Gothic 4 | 2010 |
Arcania: Fall of Setarrif | 2011 |
Gothic Playable Teaser | 2019 |
The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos (unofficial mod) | 2021 |
Gothic 1 Remake | TBA |
Arcania: Gothic 4 is a singleplayer third-person RPG and ARPG game in the Gothic series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7, SecuROM PA, and SecuROM DFA DRM activation and release date check.[2] Use the latest patch to remove DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Free demo: steam://install/65520 (allow Steam client popup). |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete intro videos[citation needed] |
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Patches
- Final Patch (2011) removes SecuROM DRM and fixes various issues.
Performance tweaks
- Make a backup copy of the file modified here.
Modify configuration files[3] |
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Edit game exe to force multithreading |
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Follow this guide on Steam to fix many bugs like black facial textures or buggy water puddles, and to improve smoothness and FPS up to 200% in some locations on modern PCs: |
Enable Xbox UI
- While using the Xbox UI accessing the game options will make the game crash, so either make sure you're happy with your settings or temporarily switch back to the PC UI while you access them.
- Enabling the Xbox UI will allow you easier navigation through the game and the menus while using a controller, however it has to be switched to every time you open the game.
Enable cheat menu[4] |
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<Input command="cheat menu" > <Key code="41" /> <Activation type="first active" /> </Input>
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39690/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcaniA - Gothic 4\*.sav |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39690/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry for two possible methods. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced through driver control. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced through driver control. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Xbox 360 controller supported. | |
Full controller support | Can be toggled through the cheat menu. | |
Controller remapping | Requires editing a configuration file, see Controller remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Requires editing a configuration file. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Controller remapping
Edit input configuration file[5] |
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1. Open
<Input command="jump" > <Gamepad name="a" /> <Gamepad active="false" name="left shoulder" /> <Activation type="first active" /> </Input>
Notes
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Invert controller's Y-axis
Edit input configuration file[5] |
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<Attribute name="invert_gamepad_y" type="bool" value="true" />
Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | GOG+STEAM | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, read important hints here. Note: Profile works slightly different to the add on, and can be used as an alternative profile. |
Issues fixed
Game won't start
- Game has several problems launching especially with 64-bit Windows 7 installations.
Regular fixes, PhysX-, Audio- and AV-related fixes[citation needed] |
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Stuck in jungle level
- It is possible, when going back to the jungle level, to get stuck in it. There are two ways to get around this issue.
Jumping back fix[10] |
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Cheat fix[10] |
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<Input command="hero teleport" > <Key name="Q"/> <Key name="control left" active="true" /> <Activation type="first active"/> </Input>
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows[11] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon II x2 2.8 GHz |
Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II x4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ News – Trinigy | Press Releases
- ↑ SecuROM™ Support Website - ArcaniA: Gothic 4 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ gamefaqs.gamespot.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?171844-Xbox-Controller-In-Game-Menu-Navigation&p=2601982&viewfull=1#post2601982
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/939672-arcania-gothic-4/56768665
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?172851-I-am-stuck-between-two-regions
- ↑ http://www.arcania-game.com/?lang=en&ID=1840