Gameplay Mimics Fix - Next Gen
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #23 of 131 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Foreword:
Updated and uploaded with the permission of rmemr.
Original mod for old gen is Lip Movement and HiRes Shadows.
I decided to separate the high resolution shadows from the mimic fixes as the former is likely performance taxing. People who are only interested in the latter might not want the hi-res shadows at the same time, hence the separation.
Note that the lip movement fix is no longer required for next gen, but you can find the hi-res shadows here: Characters Hi-Res Shadows - Next Gen
Content of the mod:
Fixes the facial animation that are being wrongly applied to the faces of dead bodies.
Adds blinking animations to NPCs in gameplay.
Adds blinking animations to Geralt when it is missing (when spawning for example).
Installation:
Simply unzip the file and copy paste the directory modGameplayMimicsFix to the Mods folder located in your game installation.
This bug fix mod corrects incorrect and missing mimics in gameplay, addressing a common issue for players. With 413 endorsements and over 116k downloads, it's a popular fix for those encountering mimic-related bugs. Last updated in March 2026, it remains relevant for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 413 endorsements from players who found it useful.
- Massive download count (116,511) shows it's a go-to solution for mimic bugs.
- Recently updated (March 2026) so it's likely compatible with the latest game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is extremely thin—no details on which specific mimics are fixed or how.
- No installation instructions provided by the author, so you're on your own if you're new.
- Only addresses mimics—if you're looking for broader bug fixes, this won't cover them.
For players who've encountered wrong or missing mimics in the Next Gen version and want a straightforward fix. If you're a completionist or just hate broken encounters, this is for you. Skip if you don't care about mimic accuracy or play on older versions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate—no extra steps needed.
- Make sure your game is updated to the Next Gen version, as this fix targets that specific release.
- If mimics still act weird after installing, try a fresh save or verify game files to rule out conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- rmemr and Ard Carraigh
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 116,511
- Endorsements
- 413
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 3/20/2025
- Updated
- 3/2/2026
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