What is a VDF file?

A VDF file is a type of file used by the Gothic video game series. It stands for “Video Data File.” These files store important information for game, such as virtual worlds, characters, 3D models, textures (images that wrap around 3D objects) and sounds.

For example, in Gothic II, these VDF files are usually kept in “/Gothic II/Data” folder on your computer.

People can technically edit these VDF files using programs like GoMan or a hex-editor (a tool for viewing and editing raw binary data), but it is generally not recommended. If you mess with these files wrong way, you could make them unusable, causing issues with game. So, unless you really know what you’re doing, it’s best to leave them alone.

About Gothic Video Game Series

The Gothic video game series is a series of action role-playing games (RPGs) that started with the release of first Gothic game in 2001. The series was developed by German game developer Piranha Bytes.

The games are set in medieval fantasy world and are known for their immersive storytelling, open-world exploration and complex character interactions. Players typically control a character who is thrust into challenging situation, often involving political intrigue, magical elements and conflicts between different factions within game world.

The series gained reputation for its atmospheric world design, engaging narratives and sense of realism in interactions with non-player characters (NPCs). Players make choices that affect the game’s storyline and their character’s development.

How to open a VDF file?

VDF files are opened and referenced using the following programs

  • Piranha Bytes Gothic

Other VDF files

Here are other file types that use the .vdf file extension.

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