Horse Riding in First Person or Over Shoulder Camera

⭐ ⭐ (260 endorsements) 📥 6,390 downloads 📌 v1 📅 8/21/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By insane0hflex · Camera

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/21/2015 📅 Created: 8/21/2015
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #35 of 37 Camera mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

First Person or Over the Shoulder Horse Riding Camera by insane0hflex

I created two horse riding camera mods. One is first person, another is a third person over the right shoulder camera. See the video below. Install one option.

For both options, when you are in combat, the camera zooms to the default 3rd person view that is centered on the horse. The first person option has code that is commented that you can uncomment to enable first person horse combat.

If you'd like have Geralt in over the shoulder camera, 3rd person, while on foot, check out the Close Cam mod by Wask. Install that mod along and also install this mod.

Or you can install the 1st person option from the Close Cam mod, and use that along with the First Person Horse Riding Camera option for more a first person feel.

Also, I recommend to install this mod, that disables the Camera automatically centering - No Automatic Camera Centering by modcollector245

Horse Riding Camera Mod - Over Shoulder or First Person Over the Shoulder is shown first, then First Person starts at 1:10

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Installation Download either modFirstPersonHorseCamera or modOverShoulderHorseCamera

See either this quick video guide on how to install manually:

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Or use Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) to install.

Additional notes You can edit the mod to your liking, by modifying the horseRiding.ws file, located here: <your witcher 3 dir>\mods\modFirstPersonHorseCamera \content\scripts\game\player\states\vehicles\horseRiding.ws

You can change the position/depth of the camera by modifying the DampVectorSpring function, in the third paramenter (eg Vector( x, y, z) - x, y, and z are all of type float. X is horizontal (x-axis), Y is depth (3d y-axis), Z is height.

For further knowledge, research the Camera class, the DampVectorSpring and DampFloatSpring helper functions to understand how the camera works.

The First Person camera mod has a FOV of 75 while horse is cantering, and 85 when the hosrse is galloping.

The Over the Shoulder camera mod has a FOV of 75 when you are on the horse.

all mods released must have this “Made with the Witcher III Modding Tool, developed and released by CD PROJEKT RED for use with The Witcher III: Wild Hunt. © 2014 and ™ CD PROJEKT RED. All rights reserved. Check out the Witcher III Modding Tool here: ”

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod offers two optional camera views for horse riding: a first-person perspective and an over-shoulder third-person view. It's a simple, lightweight mod for players who want a more immersive or cinematic horse riding experience. With 260 endorsements and 6,390 downloads, it has a modest following, though it hasn't been updated since 2015.

✨ Key Features

Provides a first-person horse riding camera view.
Provides an over-shoulder third-person horse riding camera view.
Two installation options allow you to choose between the two views.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple and straightforward – pick your preferred view and install.
  • Community-tested with 260 endorsements and 6,390 downloads.
  • Enhances immersion for players who want a closer look while riding.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 – may not work with the latest game version.
  • No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
  • Only affects horse riding – no other gameplay changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want a more immersive first-person or cinematic over-shoulder view while riding horses. If you're tired of the default third-person camera and want a fresh perspective, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for broader gameplay overhauls – this is purely a camera tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Choose the camera view you prefer before downloading – the mod comes in two separate versions.
  • If you're using a mod manager, manually place the files in your Data folder to avoid conflicts.
  • Test the mod in a new save or after a fresh install to ensure it works with your current setup.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
insane0hflex
Version
1
Downloads
6,390
Endorsements
260
Category
Camera
Created
8/21/2015
Updated
8/21/2015

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