Next Gen Shadows Flickering Fix
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #70 of 131 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod fixes the flickering shadows bug introduced in the next gen version of The Witcher 3.
There are two components to it:
One is a traditional mod that eliminates the dimmer zones within the game, which for the most part was why the shadows were flickering in the first place. This component has an effect on both the dx11 and dx12 versions of the game.
The other is a shader fix for a particular issue that results from removing the dimmer zones. The shader fix currently only works on the dx11 version of the game, though it shouldn't matter that much for dx12 since the issue that it fixes is pretty negligible in my opinion. RT shadow also eliminates this particular issue directly, so dx12 should be fine overall.
Drag and drop folders into your TW3 installation folder.
Remove the folder ShaderFixes,
d3dcompiler_46.dll,
nvapi64.dll
from the bin\x64 folder, and remove the folder
mod_ShadowFlickersFix
from the mods folder.
A targeted bug fix mod that eliminates flickering shadows in the game. With 412 endorsements and 14,508 downloads, it's a popular solution for a common visual annoyance. Simple and effective, it does exactly what it says.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 412 endorsements and over 14k downloads.
- Directly addresses a common visual annoyance without adding bloat.
- Simple install—just drop it in and shadows stop flickering.
⚠️ Cons
- Only fixes flickering shadows; if you have other visual bugs, this won't help.
- Last updated in September 2024—may not be compatible with future game patches.
For players who are tired of shadows strobing and want a quick, no-nonsense fix. If you're a perfectionist who notices every graphical glitch, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive visual overhaul—this is a single-purpose patch.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct game directory (usually the Data folder) to ensure it loads properly.
- If you're using other visual mods, test this one alone first to confirm it's the fix for your flickering issue.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported compatibility notes with specific game versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- apokryphos
- Version
- v1.2
- Downloads
- 14,508
- Endorsements
- 412
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 9/28/2024
- Updated
- 9/29/2024
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