Smooth GUI
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #34 of 155 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Doubles the fps of the GUI of W3 to run at 60fps/48fps. For the Next Gen Update aka The Complete Edition
Smooth GUI is a lightweight performance mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Next Gen Update (Complete Edition). It doubles the GUI frame rate to 60fps or 48fps, making menus and inventory screens feel significantly smoother. With 1,616 endorsements and 83,477 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more responsive interface.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,616 endorsements and over 83k downloads
- Simple performance boost—no gameplay changes, just smoother menus
- Last updated August 2024, so it's current with the Next Gen Update
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects GUI—doesn't improve in-game FPS
- Requires the Next Gen Update; won't work on older versions
For Witcher 3 players on the Next Gen Update who find the menu and inventory stutter annoying. If you're tired of the UI feeling laggy, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're on the original version or want overall performance boosts—this only touches the interface.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're running The Witcher 3 Next Gen Update (Complete Edition) before installing—this mod won't work on older versions.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can install this directly; otherwise, just drop the files into your game's mods folder.
- Test the GUI in a heavy menu like the inventory or map to see the difference immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Ferroxius
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 83,477
- Endorsements
- 1,616
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 1/18/2023
- Updated
- 8/17/2024
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