Fast Launch (Skip Startup and Narrated Loading Recap Intro Videos) Next-Gen
witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Fast Launch removes the startup and narrated loading recap videos from the Next-Gen update of the game, saving time for players who want to jump straight into gameplay. With over 5,200 endorsements and 257,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod that works on older versions too.
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Downloads: 257,183 | Endorsements: 5,234💡 Notes
By instanity | v1.0 | 5,234 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're on PC, just drop the files into your game directory – no mod manager needed.
Test after a game update to ensure the mod still works; if not, check for an updated version.
If you ever want the videos back, remove the mod files or verify game files to restore them.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust – 5,234 endorsements and 257k downloads show this mod is a must-have.
- Saves you from sitting through the same intro videos every time you boot up – pure QoL.
- Works on both Next-Gen and older versions, so you're covered no matter your setup.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in January 2024 – if the game has had patches since, it might need a check.
- No detailed description of what exactly is skipped – you'll find out by testing.
- Only skips videos, so if you wanted to skip other startup delays, this won't help.