Primal Needs Next Gen
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #149 of 151 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a port to Next Gen of the Primal Needs mod by stefan3372.
I'm not a modder I'm just a programmer who really wanted to use this mod so be patient with bugs and stuff like that, I'll do my best to fix what i can, as I have already fixed some things that i found but there are still some problems that I'm going to list later.
I changed the controls to not conflict with the game's default input for Pause and Toggle Hud options, so now the Controls are:
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[]F7: Drink from shallow water (same as before)
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]F8: Urinate[]F9: Defecate
[]Toggle HUD input has been removed as there is an option for that in the menu
Now when you Turn Off the Primal Needs HUD off the original Controls Hints UI will show back up.
Food items are also working as before, with expiration and Hunger/Thirst replenishment stats:
Installation
I use TW3 Mod manager as it does a lot of work for you.
Instructions are in inputs.txt, but here you go:
Copy these lines into the input.xml in "The Witcher 3\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc\" right above line : "<!-- -->" (TW3MM does this part automatically, so you can check first if these lines are there if you use it)
<Var builder="Input" id="PNPee" displayName="PN_input_Pee" displayType="INPUTPC" actions="PNPee" />
<Var builder="Input" id="PNPoop" displayName="PN_input_Poop" displayType="INPUTPC" actions="PNPoop" />
<Var builder="Input" id="PNDrinkShallow" displayName="PN_input_DrinkShallow" displayType="INPUTPC" actions="PNDrinkWater" />
Copy these lines into the input.settings in documents on the beginning (TW3MM does this part automatically, so you can check first if these lines are there if you use it):
IK_F7=(Action=PNDrinkWater)
IK_F8=(Action=PNPee)
IK_F9=(Action=PNPoop)
Add this line to 'dx11filelist.txt' and 'dx12filelist.txt' in "The Witcher 3\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc\" this is needed for the New Gen update:
After installing, go into the mod settings in the game menu and load the default configurations on all of the tabs
Conflicts with Friendly Meditation
New optional download was added for easier merging with Friendly Meditation:
When the conflict in the file meditationClockMenu shows up, check which file is the one from Primal Needs and select that one for the merge in the toolbar: Merge->Select lines from X everywhere.PS: This is the
Primal Needs Next Gen is a port of the Primal Needs mod for the Next Gen version of the game, adding survival mechanics like drinking from shallow water, urinating, and defecating. It rebinds controls to avoid conflicts and includes a toggleable HUD. The author notes it's a work in progress with some bugs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Active community interest with 146 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Rebinds controls to avoid conflicts with the game's default Pause and Toggle Hud inputs.
- Includes a menu option for toggling the HUD, making it more accessible.
⚠️ Cons
- Author admits it's not a polished modder's work, so expect bugs and rough edges.
- Last updated in July 2023, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that use the same F7-F9 keys or modify HUD behavior.
For players who want to add survival elements like drinking and bodily functions to their Next Gen game. If you're a fan of the original Primal Needs and need a port, this is for you. Skip if you prefer polished, bug-free mods or don't want survival mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for known bugs and fixes before installing.
- Make sure to bind any conflicting keys away from F7-F9 to avoid input clashes.
- Use the in-game menu to toggle the HUD instead of relying on a hotkey.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- BryanDuarte
- Version
- v4.6
- Downloads
- 5,090
- Endorsements
- 146
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 12/31/2022
- Updated
- 7/23/2023
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