Sound pause when reading books (Classic and Next Gen)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #35 of 131 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
All my mods were made in OG (
1. 31/1. 32 game version), and then the changes were transferred to NG (
4. 04+ game version) scripts. I always post two separate versions in one archive if necessary. If there is only one version in the archive, it is universal. If the mod is only for OG, I will especially note this.
Description in English:
When you enter the pause menu or any other menu (inventory, map, etc.), the sound is paused along with the game. Now the same thing happens when reading books and notes outside of the inventory.
Also works with the great Action Log and Dialog Log (Dialog Log NEXT GEN) mods as they use the same mechanics as the books.
Suitable for both OG and NG as the affected script was not modified.
Installation:
Place the modSoundPauseWhenReadingBooks folder in the Mods folder. Optionally use 'Witcher Script Merger' to resolve conflicts.
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Описание на русском:
При входе в меню паузы или какое-либо другое меню (инвентарь, карта и т.д.) вместе с игрой на паузу ставится и звук. Теперь то же самое происходит при чтении книг и записок вне инвентаря.
Также работает с прекрасными модами Action Log и Dialog Log (Dialog Log NEXT GEN), поскольку они использую ту же механику, что и книги.
Подходит как для OG, так и для NG, поскольку затронутый скрипт не был изменён.
Поместить папку modSoundPauseWhenReadingBooks в папку Mods. При необходимости использовать "Witcher Script Merger" для разрешения конфликтов.
This bug fix mod for The Witcher 3 pauses character dialogue when reading books, addressing an issue where Geralt or other characters continue talking while the game is paused during book reading. With 196 endorsements and 67,547 downloads, it's a popular fix for a common annoyance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 196 endorsements and over 67k downloads
- Solves a real immersion-breaking bug that many players notice
- Works for both Classic and Next Gen editions, so it's future-proof
⚠️ Cons
- Only addresses a minor annoyance, not a major gameplay issue
- Last updated in September 2025 – may not be compatible with future game patches
For Witcher 3 players who are bothered by characters talking over book reading. If you're a lore reader or completionist who spends time in the inventory, this fix is a must-have. Skip if you don't read books often or don't notice the issue.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using the Next Gen version, make sure you download the correct file – the mod page should have separate versions for Classic and Next Gen.
- Since this is a simple bug fix, you can install it manually by dropping the mod folder into your 'Mods' directory, but using a mod manager like Vortex is also fine.
- If you're playing with other mods, check for conflicts with any that alter dialogue or UI – this mod changes game behavior during book reading.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Akatoshka7
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 67,547
- Endorsements
- 196
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 9/1/2024
- Updated
- 9/21/2025
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