CommunityRestored - reimplementation of many unused civilian appearances in Novigrad and Oxenfurt

⭐ ⭐ (562 endorsements) 📥 178,054 downloads 📌 v0.8 📅 3/28/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Martin Hektor Krafft Ebing · Overhaul

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/28/2023 📅 Created: 3/28/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🧩 Script Merger — Witcher Script Merger Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Community Patch - Base Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #4 of 41 Overhaul mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Novigrad city even today is the most demanding area in the game, nowhere else there is such a density and number of all kinds of assets. To increase performance, Reds created special, optimised (that is downgraded) crowd entities from which NPCs in the city spawn; the majority of appearances in those entities are merely variations of one particular look, ie. same head and same clothes copy-pasted multiple times with minor changes like colors or different cap. This mod links back the original, unused crowd entities and thus vastly increases the amount of unique civilians roaming the streets.

My mod is similar to Low Quality Community Characters Redone by Divergent444, the main difference is that he edited those downgraded entities by replacing low quality models with normal, higher quality components, while I entirely discarded those downgraded entities and reconnected the original ones instead, which means significantly more unique appearances.

Additionaly, I also fixed a few community-related bugs, most notably the abundance of butlers in exclusive district.

The mod is about 80% done, editing every single entity and then checking it in-game is quite time consuming, so I have left a few types of NPCs untouched, since they are mostly a rare kind and you don’t notice them unless you know where to look - in future I may update the mod with remaining ones and possibly also with some bugfixes and changes to spawntrees in order to make streets and districts even closer to their original, pre-downgrade vision when it comes to NPCs.

I've tested the mod from multiple different angles to ensure I didn’t create any new bugs by mistake, but if I missed something please let me know and provide a screenshot so I know which appearance needs a fix.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

CommunityRestored brings back many unused civilian appearances in Novigrad and Oxenfurt, enhancing the visual variety of the game world. With 562 endorsements and 178,054 downloads, it's a popular overhaul for players seeking more immersive city environments.

✨ Key Features

Reimplements many unused civilian appearances in Novigrad and Oxenfurt
Overhaul category mod that enhances visual variety in cities
Active community support with 562 endorsements and 178,054 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (178k) shows it's a must-have for many players
  • Adds fresh faces to Novigrad and Oxenfurt, making cities feel more alive
  • Overhaul mod that fits right into your load order without breaking immersion

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2023 — might have issues with newer game patches
  • Requires manual installation or mod manager setup, which could be tricky for beginners
🎯 Is This For You?
For Witcher 3 players who've explored every corner of Novigrad and Oxenfurt and want to see new faces in the crowd. If you're into immersion and visual overhauls, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes — this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting game files
  • Check the mod's compatibility with your game version and other overhaul mods
  • If you're on the next-gen update, verify if this mod works with it before installing

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
Martin Hektor Krafft Ebing
Version
0.8
Downloads
178,054
Endorsements
562
Category
Overhaul
Created
3/28/2023
Updated
3/28/2023

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