DirectX11 in Witcher 2 increase performance fix pixel shadow

⭐ — (55 endorsements) 📥 2,794 downloads 📌 v2.87.2-AppVersion 📅 5/31/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By dgVoodoo · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/18/2026 📅 Created: 5/31/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #15 of 38 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Making witcher 2 playable in Directx 11 to increase performance and fix pixelated shadow

What this mod does

in DirectX11 fix some of pixelated shadow in visual than using DirectX9

Unlock default VRAM limit and give higher framerate

Note : default VRAM limit are 400-1700 mb in directX9, able to load more in directX11

Currently Version 1. 6 : allow every dekstop resolution, enhanced color precision, fix pixel shadow also available

How to Install 

1. Place D3D9.dll and dgVoodoo.conf to this location below

steam\steamapps\common\the witcher 2\bin

2. Run the game

How to uninstall

Delete D3D9.dll and dgVoodoo.conf from bin folder

Mod used in images

Natural Witcher 2 Enhancer   using base preset file

Known Issue

1. Windowed mode cannot run upon start-up intro

need to install below mod

https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/1045 No-Intro (Skip Startup - Splash Videos)

if still not work, please use version 1. 2 of this mod after installed No-Intro mod

2. Does not launch on GOG / steam version

need to disable NVIDIA app overlay or uninstall NVIDIA app for this mod to work

3. dgVoodoo watermark still appear

disable or uninstall NVIDIA app overlay

Alternative if still not work in 2K or 4K monitor

1. use DXVK settings mod

Vulkan in Witcher 2 giving good quality and less stuttering

2. use converter OpenGL

wineD3D giving good quality but performance about 30-60 fps

read install guide readme.txt inside downloaded zip

Special thanks to dgVoodoo2 creator for making this improvement possible

Made and found by dgVoodoo

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher2 Mods
Author
dgVoodoo
Version
2.87.2-AppVersion
Downloads
2,794
Endorsements
55
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
5/31/2025
Updated
6/18/2026

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