If you downloaded a pre-installed repack, skip to Part 2. If you have the GOG installer and the CODEX crack files separately, follow these steps:
Here is the truth: Whether you get the GOG version or the CODEX crack, vanilla Gothic 2 Gold will run poorly on modern hardware. Gothic 2 Gold Edition -GOG- CODEX
You will experience:
To turn Gothic 2 Gold into a 4K/144Hz masterpiece, you need the "Community Patch Trinity." This works flawlessly on the GOG version but is a hassle to install on old CODEX releases. If you downloaded a pre-installed repack, skip to Part 2
One massive advantage the GOG version holds over the CODEX crack (and even the Steam version) is Galaxy Cloud Saves and Rollback. Apply the CODEX Crack:
Warning for CODEX Users: The D3D11 renderer hooks into the game’s executable. If you use the CODEX crack (which alters the .exe), you may encounter "CRC Mismatch" errors or crashes. The GOG executable is clean and verified, making it the only logical choice for modding.