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[d3d9] Gothic 3 doesn't even boot with DVXK 2.7.1

Open Aztec2012 opened this issue 3 months ago • 21 comments

Gothic 3 doesn't even boot with DVXK 2.7.1. Gothic 3,exe crashes with access violation error. Works fine long time ago.

Windows 11, RTX 3060 12 gb.

Aztec2012 avatar Sep 28 '25 15:09 Aztec2012

Looks fine here.

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Do older versions of dxvk work for you?

Please also try this build (of the latest master code): https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/actions/runs/18060205595/artifacts/4122097616 (Note that you need to be logged into GitHub for the download to work).

WinterSnowfall avatar Sep 28 '25 15:09 WinterSnowfall

Looks fine here.

Image Do older versions of dxvk work for you?

Please also try this build (of the latest master code): https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/actions/runs/18060205595/artifacts/4122097616 (Note that you need to be logged into GitHub for the download to work).

Yes some older version work. Latest master has error crash too.

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Aztec2012 avatar Sep 28 '25 21:09 Aztec2012

Please attach the dxvk log appears next to the exe

Blisto91 avatar Sep 29 '25 05:09 Blisto91

Please attach the dxvk log appears next to the exe

Here

Gothic3_d3d9.log

Aztec2012 avatar Sep 29 '25 11:09 Aztec2012

Not immediately able to reproduce on Windows with my RTX 4080 either. Latest driver

Blisto91 avatar Sep 29 '25 20:09 Blisto91

Hi all, just wanted to chime in.

I also tested Gothic 3 with DXVK 2.7.1 on Windows 11 (RTX 3060, 12GB VRAM), and I’m experiencing the same crash issue — access violation at launch. Tried both the official 2.7.1 release and the latest master build linked above.

Interestingly, DXVK 2.6.x works without any problems on the same setup, so it may be a regression introduced in the newer versions.

Happy to provide full logs if needed. Let me know if I can assist with further testing or repro steps.

(Also, for those who might be looking for Toca Boca APK files, allianzmedia.com has a few available. Just sharing in case it helps.)

NomanRaza1122 avatar Oct 01 '25 10:10 NomanRaza1122

Would need either a bisect of the regressing code commit or further reproduction steps yea.

Are any mods required or does it happen with clean vanilla game? How is the game installed? Steam or other? The error above mention some logs, might be interesting to see what they print.

Blisto91 avatar Oct 01 '25 10:10 Blisto91

Would need either a bisect of the regressing code commit or further reproduction steps yea.

Are any mods required or does it happen with clean vanilla game? How is the game installed? Steam or other? The error above mention some logs, might be interesting to see what they print.

Thanks for the clarification!

Right now I don’t have access to the DXVK log files from that session, but I’ll try to reproduce the issue again and will attach the Gothic3_d3d9.log as soon as I can.

To answer your earlier questions:

  • Game version: GOG (clean, no mods)
  • OS: Windows 11
  • GPU: RTX 3060 (12GB)
  • DXVK version 2.6.x works fine — issue starts in 2.7.1 and master

Let me know if there's anything else I can provide in the meantime.

NomanRaza1122 avatar Oct 01 '25 10:10 NomanRaza1122

Right now I don’t have access to the DXVK log files from that session, but I’ll try to reproduce the issue again and will attach the Gothic3_d3d9.log as soon as I can.

I meant game log files. I assume that is what the popup is referring to at least.

Blisto91 avatar Oct 01 '25 10:10 Blisto91

I meant game log files. I assume that is what the popup is referring to at least.

NomanRaza1122 avatar Oct 01 '25 10:10 NomanRaza1122

Does using this build change anything? https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/actions/runs/18157889607 It is still just current master, but using a different compiler

Blisto91 avatar Oct 01 '25 10:10 Blisto91

May be its the same problem like with Scarface: The World Is Yours.

Aztec2012 avatar Oct 01 '25 12:10 Aztec2012

Interestingly, DXVK 2.6.x works without any problems on the same setup, so it may be a regression introduced in the newer versions.

Strange. For me DXVK 2.6.1 has the same error. What exactly a version you use?

Aztec2012 avatar Oct 01 '25 16:10 Aztec2012

Does using this build change anything? https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/actions/runs/18157889607 It is still just current master, but using a different compiler

The same.

Aztec2012 avatar Oct 05 '25 21:10 Aztec2012

Figured that this error for me is from AutoHDRaddon. Disable it and game loading normally to main menu but after few seconds its freezes. In logs appears this error - VK_ERROR_DEVICE_LOST

Aztec2012 avatar Oct 07 '25 17:10 Aztec2012

And you don't have any other addons or similar enabled?

Blisto91 avatar Oct 07 '25 17:10 Blisto91

And you don't have any other addons or similar enabled?

No. And other games like Scarface: The World Is Yours works fine.

Aztec2012 avatar Oct 07 '25 20:10 Aztec2012

IIRC, Gothic 3 was quite finicky on systems with many cores and required some hacks to work properly. I gave up on it and am simply using the latest community patch. Also be mindful of this issue: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Gothic_3#Game_slows_down_randomly . They say it slows down the game randomly on PCGW, but in my case it caused crashing.

WinterSnowfall avatar Oct 07 '25 20:10 WinterSnowfall

Can this error caused by ParallelUniverse patch?

No idea, as I've never used it. The community patch with the above tweak (& dxvk, of course) provide a rather stutter free experience in my case.

WinterSnowfall avatar Oct 08 '25 12:10 WinterSnowfall

Can this error caused by ParallelUniverse patch?

No idea, as I've never used it. The community patch with the above tweak (& dxvk, of course) provide a rather stutter free experience in my case.

I see its recommended to use it together.

Aztec2012 avatar Oct 08 '25 12:10 Aztec2012

I tested both the clean vanilla game and it using Community Patch, Parallel Universe Patch and Update Pack without hitting any issue

Blisto91 avatar Oct 08 '25 12:10 Blisto91