Definitive Edition

This is another extension mod which aims to implement sensible but not too extensive additions. Formerly empty areas are now filled, new textures and other such fine tuning has bee performed. However, there are also additional NPCs and some use of TTS, although not much. If you want an experience closer to the vanilla game, the Revised Edition is probably a better choice. More info and installation instructions can be found here

Manual Instructions

Adapted installation steps are as follows:

1. Install Primary Universal patch
2. Execute LAA hack
3. Install Union1.0
4. (Optional) Install D3D11 Renderer (with DLL override)
5. Install Definitive Edition
6. (Optional) Install Ninja
7. Install Community Patch
8. (Optional) Install functional mods you like

Lutris Install Script

This includes the Unions and Ninja mods, the D3D11 renderer, better quality cutscenes as well as the LAA hack.

Warning

When selecting the installation location for the mod, the installer will frequently still not display the chosen directory correctly. Make sure to double-check the displayed installation location after choosing it from the picker and make corrections, if necessary.

description: "Gothic - Definitive Edition with higher resolution cutscenes, D3D11 renderer and mod support"
game_slug: gothic
gogslug: gothic
installer_slug: gothic-gog
name: "Gothic - Definitive Edition"
slug: gothic-gog
steamid: 65540
gogid: 1207658682
version: GOG
year: 2001
notes:
  "Hassle free installer of Gothic - Definitive Edition. Click \"Continue\" button in\
  \ any pop-up during the installation. Please be patient, some steps take time to\
  \ execute."
runner: wine
script:
  files:
    - setup: N/A:Select the GOG game setup file
    - primary_patch:
        filename: Union_Primary_Universal.exe
        url: https://cloud.bfloeser.de/public.php/dav/files/siWrzBPkwYqPKQF
    - union:
        filename: Union_1.0m_26.06.2022.exe
        url: https://www.worldofgothic.de/download.php?id=1625
    - ninja: https://github.com/szapp/Ninja/releases/download/v4.1.16/Ninja-4.1.16.exe
    - g1cp:
        url: https://www.worldofgothic.de/download.php?id=1636
        filename: G1CP-1.2.0.exe
    - gd3d11: https://github.com/kirides/GD3D11/releases/download/v17.9.7/GD3D11-v17.9.7.zip
    - upscaled_fmvs: https://www.moddb.com/games/gothic/downloads/gothic-upscaled-and-subtitled-fmvs
    - definitive:
        filename: Definitive_Edition_2_2_8.exe
        url: https://www.worldofgothic.de/download.php?id=1586
  game:
    arch: win32
    exe: $gamesystempath/GothicStarter.exe
    args: -game:Definitive_Edition -start
    prefix: $GAMEDIR
  installer:
    - task:
        arch: win32
        description: Creating 32-bit Wine prefix
        install_gecko: false
        install_mono: false
        name: create_prefix
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
    - task:
        app: win7
        arch: win32
        description: "winetricks: win7"
        name: winetricks
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
    - task:
        arch: win32
        args: /SP- /SUPRESSMSGBOXES /LOG /SILENT
        description: Installing Gothic
        executable: setup
        name: wineexec
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
    - task:
        app: "directmusic dotnet48 vcrun2022 dxvk"
        arch: win32
        description: Install Union patch dependencies. It takes some time. Be patient
        name: winetricks
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
    - execute:
        command: mkdir -p $UNIONPATH
    - execute:
        command: printf "\r\nC:\GOG Games\Gothic\\\\\\r\n" > $UNIONPATH/history_d.cs
    - execute:
        command: echo "ENG" > $UNIONPATH/Language.cs
    - task:
        arch: win32
        args: /S /D"C:\GOG Games\Gothic"
        description: Installing Primary Universal patch
        executable: primary_patch
        name: wineexec
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
        working_dir: $GAMEDIR
    - task:
        arch: win32
        args: /S /D"C:\GOG Games\Gothic"
        description: Installing Union patch
        executable: union
        name: wineexec
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
        working_dir: $GAMEDIR
    - extract:
        dst: $GAMEDIR/$gamesystempath
        file: gd3d11
    - task:
        arch: win32
        description: Installing Definitive Edition
        executable: definitive
        name: wineexec
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
        working_dir: $GAMEDIR
    - task:
        arch: win32
        description: Installing Ninja mod
        executable: ninja
        args: /S /D=C:\\GOG Games\\Gothic
        name: wineexec
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
        working_dir: $GAMEDIR
    - task:
        arch: win32
        args: /S /D=C:\\GOG Games\\Gothic
        description: Installing GCP mod
        executable: g1cp
        name: wineexec
        prefix: $GAMEDIR
        working_dir: $GAMEDIR
    - extract:
        dst: $GAMEDIR/$gamepath/_work/DATA/
        file: upscaled_fmvs
    - write_config:
        data:
          GAME:
            bloodDetail: 3
            playLogoVideos: 0
            scaleVideos: 1
            subTitles: 1
          PERFORMANCE:
            modelDetail: 1
            sightValue: 14
        description: Updating 'gothic.ini' file
        file: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system/GOTHIC.INI
    - write_config:
        data:
          Display:
            Brightness: 1.0
            Rain: 1
            RainEffects: 0
            TextureQuality: 16384
            UIScale: 1.0
            VSync: 1
          FontRendering:
            Enable: 1
          General:
            AllowNormalmaps: 1
            AnimateStaticVobs: 1
            DrawWorldSectionIntersections: 1
            EnableDebugLog: 0
            EnableGodRays: 1
            EnableInactiveFpsLock: 1
            FpsLimit: 60
            SunLightStrength: 1.5
          HBAO:
            Bias: 0.5
            BlurSharpness: 4.0
            EnableBlur: 1
            Enabled: 0
            PowerExponent: 3.0
            Radius: 1.0
            SsaoBlurRadius: 1
            SsaoStepCount: 0
          SMAA:
            Enabled: 1
            SharpenFactor: 0.2
          Shadows:
            EnableDynamicLighting: 1
            EnableShadows: 1
            EnableSoftShadows: 1
            PointlightShadows: 2
            ShadowAOStrength: 0.5
            ShadowMapSize: 2048
            ShadowStrength: 0.4
            SmoothCameraUpdate: 1
            WorldAOStrength: 0.5
            WorldShadowRangeScale: 8.0
        description: Updating GD3D11 config
        file: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system/GD3D11/UserSettings.ini
    - write_config:
        data:
          General:
            OutdoorSmallVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            OutdoorVobDrawRadius: 30000.0
            SectionDrawRadius: 4
            VisualFXDrawRadius: 10000.0
        description: WORLD distance settings
        file: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system/GD3D11/ZENResources/WORLD.INI
    - write_config:
        data:
          General:
            OutdoorSmallVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            OutdoorVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            SectionDrawRadius: 4
            VisualFXDrawRadius: 10000.0
        description: ORCGRAVEYARD distance settings
        file: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system/GD3D11/ZENResources/ORCGRAVEYARD.INI
    - write_config:
        data:
          General:
            OutdoorSmallVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            OutdoorVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            SectionDrawRadius: 4
            VisualFXDrawRadius: 10000.0
        description: OLDMINE distance settings
        file: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system/GD3D11/ZENResources/OLDMINE.INI
    - write_config:
        data:
          General:
            OutdoorSmallVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            OutdoorVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            SectionDrawRadius: 4
            VisualFXDrawRadius: 10000.0
        description: ORCTEMPEL distance settings
        file: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system/GD3D11/ZENResources/ORCTEMPEL.INI
    - write_config:
        data:
          General:
            OutdoorSmallVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            OutdoorVobDrawRadius: 15000.0
            SectionDrawRadius: 4
            VisualFXDrawRadius: 10000.0
        description: FREEMINE distance settings
        file: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system/GD3D11/ZENResources/FREEMINE.INI
  system:
    env:
      UNIONPATH: $GAMEDIR/drive_c/ProgramData/Union/System/
  variables:
    gamedatapath: drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/Data
    gamepath: drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic
    gamesystempath: drive_c/GOG Games/Gothic/system
  wine:
    overrides:
      ddraw: n,b
      dinput: n,b
      dsound: b,n
      msvcr100: n,b