Increased Draw Distance
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description ------------------ Allows for an increase and customization of in-game draw distance and level of detail! Compatible with v1. 31 Now has a menu that allows for customizing various categories as desired! - Expect big a performance hit in crowded cities when using the Ultra draw distance mode
Formerly known as Increased LOD, the new 2. 0 version of the mod has reached new heights by removing the manual file modifications and instead making all the changes through code. Less bugs, more range, better performance, more options!
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IMPORTANT --------------------- - Making changes in the mod menu requires reloading a save to take effect. - NPC scaling is disabled at the moment due to random crashes.
Requirements ---------------------- Shared Imports http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/2110/? Bootstrap http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/2109/?
Installation ----------------------- 1. Extract the mod to your Witcher 3 mods directory: e.g. "C:\GOG Games\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\mods"
2. Copy the bin and DLC folder to your Witcher 3 directory: e.g. "C:\GOG Games\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt"
3. 1. Install the Shared Imports: http://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/2110/?
- [] Extract to your mods folder.
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[] Pick a version, extract to your mods folder (it may include a DLC folder as well).
[] Open the file: "mods\modBootstrap\content\scripts\local\mods_registry.ws"
[] Add this line of code (beneath the others):
add(modCreate_IDDMod());
- It should look similar to this:
Increases and customizes in-game draw distance and level of detail for The Witcher 3, compatible with v1.31. A popular visual enhancement mod with over 11k endorsements, last updated in 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 11,323 endorsements and 380k downloads.
- Simple concept that directly improves visual quality by letting you tweak draw distance and LOD.
- Works with the widely-used v1.31 patch, so it's stable for many players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may not work with newer game versions or the next-gen update.
- No detailed instructions or feature list provided, so you'll have to figure out the customization options yourself.
- Requires manual tweaking to find the right balance between performance and visuals.
For Witcher 3 players on v1.31 who want to push the draw distance beyond vanilla limits and don't mind tweaking settings. Skip if you're on the next-gen update or want a plug-and-play mod with clear documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is on v1.31 before installing, as the mod is only confirmed for that version.
- Start with a small increase to draw distance and test performance in dense areas like Novigrad before pushing further.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- sjbox
- Version
- 2.0.3
- Downloads
- 380,063
- Endorsements
- 11,323
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/2/2015
- Updated
- 2/14/2017
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