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About this mod
Experience Witcher 2 in definitive visual like witcher 3 or witcher 4 reveal trailer
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- Permissions and credits
Making original witcher 2 visual looks into witcher 3
Tune vegetation and textures color more like witcher 3
Refine shadow and lighting detail more definitive as witcher 3
reccomended in Directx11 for less pixelated shadow
Texture color comparison images in vulkan has same performance as directX9
In result of all images comparison AO light seems better, RTGI is great but too realistic sharp, SSAO is good but it reflect ambient light
Preset file Option
NW2 Enhancer Base : Only change color looks and scaled Fidelity CAS
NW2 Enhancer Lighting : Base and only Improved Lighting
NW2 Enhancer AO Light : Base with Improved Ambient Occlusion and Lighting
NW2 Enhancer SSAO : Base with Improved SSAO and Lighting
NW2 Enhancer RTGI : Base with Improved Lighting and RTGI
Note : this mod can be install without RTGI by using Base, Lighting, AO Light or SSAO preset option
Compatible with Directx 9 or Directx 11 renderer
How to Install in Directx 9
1. Place preset file downloaded near witcher2.exe is (right click on Witcher 2 in steam library > manage > browse local files)
witcher2.exe file location is in bin folder inside Witcher 2 game folder
C:\Steam\steamapps\common\the witcher 2\bin
2. Open Reshade Installer downloaded
3. Find witcher2.exe in witcher 2 game folder then click next
4. Choose Directx 9 option, click next
5. Choose .ini file Preset you downloaded, click next
6. Wait for downloading, then click finish when prompted to, now you can play in Directx 9 render
How to Install in Directx 11
Download DirectX11 in Witcher 2
1. Place D3D9.dll and dgVoodoo.conf to the witcher 2\bin folder
2. Install reshade and choose Direct 10/11/12 option
3. Choose preset downloaded from main files, then click next
4. Wait to finish, then you can run game in Directx 11 Render
There is 7-10 % performance improvement with Directx 11
and making stable CPU temp in 4K environment resolution
Graphics Adjustment for balance looks in New Version 1.01
1. Open options in launcher -> turn off SSAO and bloom if you using NW2 Enhancer SSAO preset
if you using NW2 Enhancer Base, you can turn on default SSAO and Bloom (same goes as AO Light preset it better not use default Bloom)
make sure turn off antialiasing, shadow set in 2 value to appear like in images published above
2. you can set detail graphic settings with The Witcher 2 Tweaker (Read below how to use Witcher 2 Tweaker)
Alternatively, You can also use 2K texture settings from Optional Files
3. Balance looks = set 5 brightness and 5 gamma
Colorful looks = set 4.3 brightness and 5.1 gamma
Note : increase brightness more than 5 = make screen brighter
increase gamma more than 5 = introduce bright color
How to use RTGI
Please download latest RTGI Files version
Open and Place reshade-shaders folder to \the witcher 2\bin
Place NW2 Enhancer RTGI.ini to bin folder
Choose NW2 Enhancer RTGI.ini during Reshade installation
Note : by default it use Software RayTracing for GTX gpu
How to use Witcher 2 Tweaker
click Reload/Load User Settings Folder before use
then click Load a Custom Ini File then load preset downloaded from Optional Files
If want to create setting, Here's what some of settings does :
Dangling = physics and sway quality (2 is reduced, 1 and 0 are more physics)
Shadowed Lights = add shadow flare to a light (cause inconsistent screen brightness, 0 to disable it)
Texture memory budget = define how many VRAM in MB to allocate for game ( safe value is around 2048 for less crashing )
Texture time budget = define how many temp cache be created ( empty value to allow many temp )
Decals = effects like blood splatter ( 0.0 to disable it )
Max Texture Size = define character, foliage texture resolution (max is 2048 value = 2K res )
Max Atlas Texture Size = define architecture, environment texture resolution (max is 4096 value = 4K res )
Uber Sampling = SSAA (Supersampling AA, more heavy than MSAA because SSAA force sharp image
All downscale = only makes half of texture rendered ( if set 1024 resolution, downscale will output lower )
( same to FSR but it has jagged lines 1 value is 75% res, 2 is Half res )
After done changing, hit Accept Changes, click yes when prompted to commit
How to Disable Mouse smoothing
Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Witcher 2\Config\ folder
open user.ini find and change these line value below into 0
[MouseInput]
MouseSmoothness=0
smoothness=0
Note : this will help to win arm wrestling and better aim during cast magic or throw bomb
Mods Used in Images Published ( Install this to match images above )
Nvidia HBAO High Quality Remap ambient occlusion source
Better Texture Environment Reworked architecture, terrain, vegetation texture in more detail
Enhanced Characters Collection Reworked main NPC textures in more detail, improve geralt body & equipments
Geralt of Rivia from Witcher 3 Making Geralt face looks more HD
Hiuuz's Witcher 3 Triss Merigold Making Triss looks more HD
Witcher 3 Icons at Witcher 2 Making game run in Witcher 3 item icons and UI
Witcher 3 UI Font at Witcher 2 Making game run in Witcher 3 UI font
Zoom In-Out Camera Giving option for close or far distance camera
Grass color fix Fix grass in most part of lands
Other mod used (Not shown on images)
Project Mersey - Witcher 2 Fix Pack Fix bugs, dialogue, items, equipment, journal entries
GUI Tweaks Allow selection in hiding UI ( By default can hide all UI by press H )
Merged Project Mersey with GUI Tweaks and Zoom In-Out Camera Allowing GUI Tweaks, Zoom In-Out and Project Mersey installed
Mods extract location : C:\Steam\steamapps\common\the witcher 2\CookedPC
Known Issue
Witcher 3 silver icon hud not appear, This because it conflicts with GUI tweaks
You have to uninstall GUI tweaks file related in CookedPC/globals/GUI
Run game again, now Witcher 3 silver icon hud and minimap weather should appear
How to Install Nvidia HBAO : Download the Nvidia Profile Inspector link provided in its mod page, open the .exe
type or search The Witcher 2 in Profiles, then click import user defined (arrow down icon)
choose .nip file from the main files then apply changes
If you like this mod, leave a comment or share, endorse
thank you for Modders to making this Witcher 3 in Witcher 2 possible
Note
i have no idea how to remap HBAO for AMD card, i also only use GTX 1650 nvidia,
but you can use this mod without Nvidia HBAO above
equipment in images above are Raven outfit, Aerondight & D'yaebl sword that can be obtain from Witcher 1 story mode ( binded to your steam account )
you can read wiki how to get those, then import to Witcher 2 in new game option ( don't sell this equipments if want to keep it )
Tune vegetation and textures color more like witcher 3
Refine shadow and lighting detail more definitive as witcher 3
reccomended in Directx11 for less pixelated shadow
Texture color comparison images in vulkan has same performance as directX9
In result of all images comparison AO light seems better, RTGI is great but too realistic sharp, SSAO is good but it reflect ambient light
Preset file Option
NW2 Enhancer Base : Only change color looks and scaled Fidelity CAS
NW2 Enhancer Lighting : Base and only Improved Lighting
NW2 Enhancer AO Light : Base with Improved Ambient Occlusion and Lighting
NW2 Enhancer SSAO : Base with Improved SSAO and Lighting
NW2 Enhancer RTGI : Base with Improved Lighting and RTGI
Note : this mod can be install without RTGI by using Base, Lighting, AO Light or SSAO preset option
Compatible with Directx 9 or Directx 11 renderer
How to Install in Directx 9
1. Place preset file downloaded near witcher2.exe is (right click on Witcher 2 in steam library > manage > browse local files)
witcher2.exe file location is in bin folder inside Witcher 2 game folder
C:\Steam\steamapps\common\the witcher 2\bin
2. Open Reshade Installer downloaded
3. Find witcher2.exe in witcher 2 game folder then click next
4. Choose Directx 9 option, click next
5. Choose .ini file Preset you downloaded, click next
6. Wait for downloading, then click finish when prompted to, now you can play in Directx 9 render
How to Install in Directx 11
Download DirectX11 in Witcher 2
1. Place D3D9.dll and dgVoodoo.conf to the witcher 2\bin folder
2. Install reshade and choose Direct 10/11/12 option
3. Choose preset downloaded from main files, then click next
4. Wait to finish, then you can run game in Directx 11 Render
There is 7-10 % performance improvement with Directx 11
and making stable CPU temp in 4K environment resolution
Graphics Adjustment for balance looks in New Version 1.01
1. Open options in launcher -> turn off SSAO and bloom if you using NW2 Enhancer SSAO preset
if you using NW2 Enhancer Base, you can turn on default SSAO and Bloom (same goes as AO Light preset it better not use default Bloom)
make sure turn off antialiasing, shadow set in 2 value to appear like in images published above
2. you can set detail graphic settings with The Witcher 2 Tweaker (Read below how to use Witcher 2 Tweaker)
Alternatively, You can also use 2K texture settings from Optional Files
3. Balance looks = set 5 brightness and 5 gamma
Colorful looks = set 4.3 brightness and 5.1 gamma
Note : increase brightness more than 5 = make screen brighter
increase gamma more than 5 = introduce bright color
How to use RTGI
Please download latest RTGI Files version
Open and Place reshade-shaders folder to \the witcher 2\bin
Place NW2 Enhancer RTGI.ini to bin folder
Choose NW2 Enhancer RTGI.ini during Reshade installation
Note : by default it use Software RayTracing for GTX gpu
How to use Witcher 2 Tweaker
click Reload/Load User Settings Folder before use
then click Load a Custom Ini File then load preset downloaded from Optional Files
If want to create setting, Here's what some of settings does :
Dangling = physics and sway quality (2 is reduced, 1 and 0 are more physics)
Shadowed Lights = add shadow flare to a light (cause inconsistent screen brightness, 0 to disable it)
Texture memory budget = define how many VRAM in MB to allocate for game ( safe value is around 2048 for less crashing )
Texture time budget = define how many temp cache be created ( empty value to allow many temp )
Decals = effects like blood splatter ( 0.0 to disable it )
Max Texture Size = define character, foliage texture resolution (max is 2048 value = 2K res )
Max Atlas Texture Size = define architecture, environment texture resolution (max is 4096 value = 4K res )
Uber Sampling = SSAA (Supersampling AA, more heavy than MSAA because SSAA force sharp image
All downscale = only makes half of texture rendered ( if set 1024 resolution, downscale will output lower )
( same to FSR but it has jagged lines 1 value is 75% res, 2 is Half res )
After done changing, hit Accept Changes, click yes when prompted to commit
How to Disable Mouse smoothing
Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Witcher 2\Config\ folder
open user.ini find and change these line value below into 0
[MouseInput]
MouseSmoothness=0
smoothness=0
Note : this will help to win arm wrestling and better aim during cast magic or throw bomb
Mods Used in Images Published ( Install this to match images above )
Nvidia HBAO High Quality Remap ambient occlusion source
Better Texture Environment Reworked architecture, terrain, vegetation texture in more detail
Enhanced Characters Collection Reworked main NPC textures in more detail, improve geralt body & equipments
Geralt of Rivia from Witcher 3 Making Geralt face looks more HD
Hiuuz's Witcher 3 Triss Merigold Making Triss looks more HD
Witcher 3 Icons at Witcher 2 Making game run in Witcher 3 item icons and UI
Witcher 3 UI Font at Witcher 2 Making game run in Witcher 3 UI font
Zoom In-Out Camera Giving option for close or far distance camera
Grass color fix Fix grass in most part of lands
Other mod used (Not shown on images)
Project Mersey - Witcher 2 Fix Pack Fix bugs, dialogue, items, equipment, journal entries
GUI Tweaks Allow selection in hiding UI ( By default can hide all UI by press H )
Merged Project Mersey with GUI Tweaks and Zoom In-Out Camera Allowing GUI Tweaks, Zoom In-Out and Project Mersey installed
Mods extract location : C:\Steam\steamapps\common\the witcher 2\CookedPC
Known Issue
Witcher 3 silver icon hud not appear, This because it conflicts with GUI tweaks
You have to uninstall GUI tweaks file related in CookedPC/globals/GUI
Run game again, now Witcher 3 silver icon hud and minimap weather should appear
How to Install Nvidia HBAO : Download the Nvidia Profile Inspector link provided in its mod page, open the .exe
type or search The Witcher 2 in Profiles, then click import user defined (arrow down icon)
choose .nip file from the main files then apply changes
If you like this mod, leave a comment or share, endorse
thank you for Modders to making this Witcher 3 in Witcher 2 possible
Note
i have no idea how to remap HBAO for AMD card, i also only use GTX 1650 nvidia,
but you can use this mod without Nvidia HBAO above
equipment in images above are Raven outfit, Aerondight & D'yaebl sword that can be obtain from Witcher 1 story mode ( binded to your steam account )
you can read wiki how to get those, then import to Witcher 2 in new game option ( don't sell this equipments if want to keep it )