Thanks! :)

@Kor Angar @D36 It turns out that the ReShade pack is causing the issue. I have no idea what exactly it does that causes the game to fail to load save files and crash, but that’s the case. I installed your fix, and everything works perfectly, even with other plugins I manually added without using the Union app or the Steam Workshop.

The only downside is that your fix doesn’t come with GD3D11, which I could normally activate with the F11 key to improve the world’s visuals. I manually downloaded GD3D11, and it’s working without any issues as well. It seems I’ll just have to play without the ReShade pack.

This ReShade pack consists of just two files and a single folder, yet it still causes issues for me, even though others use it without any problems - at least according to what I’ve read in the YouTube comments.

@Slayni
No need for Windows XP compatibility mode, it actually may cause more problems. And please try to play without ReShade first.

@Slayni https://github.com/dosinabox/g2_steam_fix/releases/download/09.24/Gothic_2_Steam_Fix_09.2024.exe

I've noticed that the Steam Overlay only works during the first launch or after a system reboot. When I exit the game and start it again, the overlay doesn't activate.
Additionally, the game frequently crashes during loading. The saves work, but when I try to load a game, it gets stuck in an infinite loading screen, forcing me to reboot the computer. I've disabled the quick save option in settings, and the game is set to run in Windows XP compatibility mode, but the issue persists. I only have your fix installed and one graphical mod - ReShade.

@Slayni
It does not disable anything. And you don't need this pack if you use Union from Workshop. It's basically just Union here.

@D36 I’ve noticed that your fix completely disables the intro in the game. Is there a simple way to turn it off without using your fix? Unfortunately, the Steam Workshop does not include such a modification.

@D36 Thanks!

@Slayni
Yes, it's better to use Workshop Beta and subscribe to Union and all needed plugins. In that case you don't need to install this pack at all.

I need instructions on how to install Union plugins for this fix. I downloaded the game and installed your fix - what’s the next step? I would like to add zUtilities as well as other plugins. Should I select the Workshop Beta option in the game settings on Steam and then add plugins compatible with Union 1.0 from the Steam Workshop?