Immersive Close Walking Camera (Gamepad walk toggle support)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 37 Camera mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Immersive Close Walking Camera
Next-gen version available.
Even though in the next-gen version you can have the camera closer at all times, this mod still enables the possibility to toggle between the distant and close camera depending on your walk state.
This mod is intentionally simple and lightweight and will most likely not cause any conflicts with other mods.
➜ Moves the camera close to Geralt when you toggle walk
➜ Default camera when running
➜ Sprinting will automatically untoggle walking
➜ FULL Gamepad support - the game does not natively support toggling walk on controllers. With this mod, now you can!
➜ Only one file is modified - should rarely cause conflicts
Explore the beautiful world of The Witcher 3 with the immersive close walking camera instead of the vanilla, very distant camera.
See how it works in the screenshots and video.
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I suggest to also hide the HUD when walking, as it makes the game so much more beautiful. Check out the Friendly Hud mod for achieving this.
Installation
Unzip the folder "modCloseWalkingCam" to your Witcher 3\mods directory.
Keyboard and mouse users
You're good to go!
Gamepad users
You need to edit the control scheme. By default holding down the right stick for 0. 4 seconds will activate the toggle. You have 2 options to do this:
Recommended: download input.settings file from optional files section and move it to Documents\The Witcher 3 replacing the existing file there.
Manually:
You have to bind a key for toggling. Goto Documents\The Witcher 3 and open input.settings with a text editor. Find and copy and paste this in a new line underneath:
IK_Pad_RightThumb=(Action=WalkToggle,State=Duration,IdleTime=0. 4)
If you use the left stick to toggle sprint, you're done! If you sprint by pressing the A/X-Button adjust the following:
Also in the section, find
IK_Pad_A_CROSS=(Action=Sprint)
and replace with
IK_Pad_A_CROSS=(Action=Sprin
This camera mod for The Witcher 3 moves the camera closer to Geralt when you toggle walk, enhancing immersion. It also adds controller support for toggling walk, which the base game lacks. With 651 endorsements and 18,150 downloads, it's a well-received utility for players seeking a more cinematic feel.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 651 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
- Fills a real gap by adding controller walk toggle support.
- Simple, focused feature that enhances immersion without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in November 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects camera when walking; no other camera adjustments.
For Witcher 3 players who want a more cinematic feel while exploring on foot, especially those using a controller. If you prefer a default camera or don't use walk toggle, this mod offers little. Skip if you're looking for major camera overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install via the manager to avoid manual file placement issues.
- Test the walk toggle on both keyboard and controller to ensure the camera shift feels right for your playstyle.
- Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility notes with the current game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Sab44
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 18,150
- Endorsements
- 651
- Category
- Camera
- Created
- 8/30/2015
- Updated
- 11/9/2023
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