Enhanced Graphics Settings
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #83 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Only works with v1. 31/1. 32
This mod allows some graphic options to bet set beyond their 'Ultra' preset. The goal was to achieve a good balance between performance and appearance.
How to install:
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[]Create a backup of this file: \The Witcher 3\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc\rendering.xml
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]Navigate to <game_path> (e.g. D:\Games\GOG Galaxy\Games\The Witcher 3)[]Drag and drop the two folders mods and bin there
[]When asked to replace files click yes
How to activate:
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[]Start the game
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]Go to Options\Video\Graphics[]Use your mouse wheel or arrow keys to select Extreme preset
How to uninstall:
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[]Delete modEnhancedGraphicSettings from <game_path>\mods
[]Copy and replace your backed up rendering.xml to <game_path>\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix
[]If you had not created a backup then download Uninstall from files and copy the bin folder to your <game_path>
My other mods:
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[]Hair for Yennefer
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]4K Armor Textures[]Enhanced Graphics Settings
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[]Faster Sprint Stop Animation
[]Slim Gloves
[]Heart of the Woods Quest Fix
[]Alternative Witcher Scabbards
[]Unified Oil Icons
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[]Hair for Yennefer
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[]Delete modEnhancedGraphicSettings from <game_path>\mods
Adds an 'Extreme' graphics preset and enables 4K texture loading for higher visual fidelity. A simple, performance-heavy option for players with powerful hardware. Last updated in 2020, so compatibility with current game versions is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 2,284 endorsements.
- Over 50,000 downloads show it's been widely used.
- Simple concept: one preset, 4K textures, no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may not work with the latest game version.
- 4K textures will tank performance on mid-range rigs — you've been warned.
For players with high-end GPUs who want maxed-out visuals without tweaking every setting. Skip if you're on a mid-range system or prefer performance over eye candy.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your GPU has enough VRAM (6GB+ recommended) before enabling 4K textures.
- If you experience stuttering, try lowering other settings like shadows or anti-aliasing to compensate.
- Since the mod is from 2020, check if your game version has changed graphics settings menus — the preset may not appear if the UI was updated.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- dvcons
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 50,575
- Endorsements
- 2,284
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 4/11/2020
- Updated
- 5/1/2020
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