Script Compile Fix
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #34 of 132 Tweaks mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There is a serious bug in The Witcher 3 which can break the game even when one scripted mod is installed. With the following method you can actually start the game with scripted mods.
Installation
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[]Unpack ScriptCompileFix. 7z into the The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\Mods folder. This folder can be found where you installed the game. If you don't have the Mods folder, create it.
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]Copy the Mods.settings file into Documents\The Witcher 3 folder. - You have to insert a record for every mod you want to use into this Mods.settings file. You can use any text editor for this.
This is the original Mods.settings file: Enabled=1 Priority=9999 [<insert the next mod name here>] Enabled=1 Priority=9998
Let's say you want to use a mod that makes Geralt look like Batman (and this mod goes into the following folder: The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\Mods\modMakeGeraltLookLikeBatman). Then you have to modify the Mods.settings file to look like this:
Enabled=1 Priority=9999 Enabled=1 Priority=9998
If you want to use more mods append their data at the end of the Mods.settings file. It is important that modBaseScripts has the lowest priority (highest number) so it will load last. The lower the Priority the sooner a mod is loaded in the game.
Uninstallation
Delete The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\Mods\modBaseScripts folder and everything you added to the Documents\The Witcher 3\Mods.settings file.
Thanks to CD Projekt RED for creating this great game. Thanks to skacikpl for making a guide which this fix is based on.
Script Compile Fix is a small utility mod that resolves compile errors when launching the game with scripted mods installed. It's a must-have for mod users who encounter startup crashes or errors. With 1,504 endorsements and 57,205 downloads, it's a proven fix for a common issue.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted fix with 1,504 endorsements and over 57k downloads.
- Directly addresses a common pain point for modded setups.
- Lightweight and focused—does one job without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may not work with current game versions or newer mods.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Only useful if you actually encounter compile errors; otherwise it's unnecessary.
For modders who run scripted mods and hit compile errors at startup. If you're troubleshooting a crash or error, this is a quick fix to try. Skip if you don't use scripted mods or haven't seen compile issues.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the file in your game's root directory or mod folder as per standard mod installation.
- If you're using a mod manager, check if it supports manual installation for this fix.
- Test launching the game after installation to confirm the compile error is resolved.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- VikMorroHun
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 57,205
- Endorsements
- 1,504
- Category
- Tweaks
- Created
- 8/26/2015
- Updated
- 8/26/2015
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