Unused Loading Screens

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Loading Screen .gamedef Files#

To do: Retake the gamedef screenshots at 3840x1600 resolution.

The game archives include several .gamedef files that were used to render both used and unused loading screens of the game, that can be used to display both the unused loading screens and also map differences between the versions of the map used to render the used loading screens and the version used in the final game. The .gamedef files can be launched in the game by starting the game with the "-gameDefinition" launch parameter. When loading the .gamedef files, the game moves the camera into the specified camera postions and weather presets. Comparisons between used loading screens and the render will be done where comparisons can be made. Note that the placement of pedestrians, traffic, visual effects and some ads will always differ slightly due to these elements being generated live by the game engine.

bad_nor_definition

Contains two scenes of an unused loading screen set around the Badlands. The first scene is set at the trailer park and the second inside a building at the motel, likely due to changed map geometry.

bad_sou_definition

Contains three scenes of an unused loading screen set around the Badlands.

bsc_d_a_def

Contains one scene of a loading screen that is used in the final game. Some differences in the render compared to the final version are some different looking radio towers, and some power lines which are oddly missing in the final version.

Render	Gamedef

ccn_crp_def

Contains three scenes of an unused loading screen set around Downtown.

ccn_dwn_def

det_def

Contains one scene of a loading screen that is used in the final game, at two slightly different zoom levels. The main difference here is the placement of the water puddles, where the render contains a lot more puddles.

Render	Gamedef

dre_def

Contains three unused scenes. The first scene contains a slightly illogical view of the bridge between Japantown and Arroyo, which may have been created before the bridge was added to the map.

far_def

Contains one scene of a loading screen that is used in the final game. Differences compared to the final version in the render is an extra NCART track, more billboards placed on the Softsys buildings, slightly longer draw distance and a missing light pole on the highway.

Render	Gamedef

far2_def

Contains one scene of an unused loading screen set at the checkpoint of the road leading to North Oak.

hey_gle_def

Contains two scenes of an unused loading screen set in The Glen.

hey_vis_def

Contains one scene of an unused loading screen set in Vista Del Rey.

hey_wel_def

Contains two scenes of an unused loading screen set in Wellsprings. The camera position of the last scene is inside a building, likely due to changed map geometry.

pac_coa_definition

Contains four scenes of an unused loading screen. The first three are set at Coastview in Pacifica, while the last one shows Night City.

pac_wwe_definition

Contains two scenes of an unused loading screen set at West Wind Estate in Pacifica.

sdo_arr_definition

Contains three scenes of an unused loading screen set around Arroyo. The fourth scene is inexplicably set in Pacifica.

sdo_ran_definition

Contains four scenes of an unused loading screen, which are around Rancho Coronado.

tlp_def

Contains four scenes of an unused loading screen. The first set is set at the Biotechnica Flats, containing a wide shot of Night City. The second scene mainly shows Megabuilding H6 and H7. The third one is set in Corpo Plaza and the last contains a wide shot of Night City.

wat_awf_def

Contains one scene of a loading screen that is used in the final game set at Arasaka Waterfront. Differences in the render compared to the final version is a different type of fence used in the lower left corner, the billboard doesn't have the same red border and lighting and a contrail in the sky that is missing in the final version.

Render	Gamedef

wat_kab_def

Contains two scenes of loading screens that are used in the final game set in Kabuki. Differences in the first render compared to the final version are less light poles that are also missing transformers, a different weather preset is used, missing map geometry at the intersection in the lower left corner, the billboard doesn't display an ad and there are no SCSMs placed on the walkway.

Render	Gamedef

Differences in the second render compared to the final version is a different rain effect, the windows on the right side has a parallax effect that is missing in the final render, some missing hanging wires and different fencing being used to cover up the (very) hard-to-reach area next to the transmission pole.

Render	Gamedef

wat_lch_def

Contains two scenes of loading screens that are used in the final game set in Little China.

The differences in the first render compared to the final version can be mainly seen around the road in the lower right corner. The road area contains overhead signs and fencing that are missing in the final version and doesn't contain the light poles seen in the final version. The Megabuilding also has a dimple-like effect on the mesh itself on the purple area at the top, that has been replaced with a texture in the final version. The windows of a tower to the left of the Megabuilding doesn't have any blinds like in the final version.

Render	Gamedef

Differences in the second render compared to the final version is slightly different color grading and some missing blinds over the windows on the building on the left side.

Render	Gamedef

wat_nid_def

The differences in the first render compared to the final version is some missing pipes and missing grass around the water towers.

Contains two scenes of loading screens that are used in the final game set in Northside.

Render	Gamedef

The main difference in the second render is a missing structure in the background of the render.

Render	Gamedef

wat_wlc_definition

Contains one scene of an unused loading screen set in Watson.

wes_cha_definition

Contains four scenes of an unused loading screen set around Charter Hill.

wes_jap_definition

Contains eight scenes of an unused loading screen mostly set around Japantown. The camera for the fifth scene is placed inside a building, likely due to changed map geometry. The eighth scene has a bridge blocking the view of the Biotechnica building, which may have not been in the way of the shot in an earlier version of the map.

wes_noa_definition

Contains three scenes of an unused loading screen set around North Oak. The first is set at the Columbarium, the second one shows the unused casino and the last one shows the North Oak sign.

Unused Loading Screen Audio Files#

This needs some investigation. Discuss ideas and findings on the talk page. Specifically: It's likely that these files are available in different languages. While we don't have to put them here, it would be important to note that here if it's the case.

Audio files and a few other assets belonging to several unused loading screens can be found in the game files.

loading_screen_1_game_start_until_q001#

This loading screen was supposed to be played during the lifepath intro quests. Only the sound files of a finance news broadcast by Josh Kavorkin and a gamedef file named loading_screen_1_game_start_until_q001 remains.

The Rescue Loading Screen#

An ad for Trauma Team intended to be played after rescuing Sandra Dorsett in the quest The Rescue.

The Heist Loading Screen#

A loading screen that was intended to be shown after the quest The Heist. It would have featured a WNS News broadcast which covered the events at Konpeki Plaza.

loading_screen_7_after_q110#

This needs some investigation. Discuss ideas and findings on the talk page. Specifically: This line actually used to play in the game after Johnny's dialogue during certain conditions(?) but seems to have been patched out sometime in early 2021, as Google only returns search results regarding the line until that date. A compilation video of loading screens from December 2023 does not feature the line.

An unused line from the loading screen that is shown after completing the quest Transmission. In this line Doctor Paradox would have broadcast a message directly to V.

loading_screen_8_after_q103#

A loading screen that was supposed to play after the quest Ghost Town. It featured a character named Haruhuto Oconnel who was host of a show called "America's Most Violent Home Videos" showing a clip of a shooting happening inside the Ghost town. Two different takes of Johnny's response is included in the files. A reference is made by the host of a town called La Mesa, which doesn't exist in the final map.

loading_screen_9_after_q104#

An alternate ending of the loading screen that plays after the quest Life During Wartime.

loading_screen_11_after_q113#

An unused loading screen that was supposed to play after the quest Totalimmortal. This loading screen is finished with all relevant files still in the game files which includes audio files, textures, videos, and other related files.

Disasterpiece Loading Screen#

This loading screen was supposed to be played after the player rescued Evelyn in the quest Disasterpiece. In this loading screen, Ziggy Q would have interviewed Lewis McKay, president and founder of the Wake-up Foundation, who helps people who have been forced to take part in XBDs. Ziggy Q is seemingly somewhat unaware of the full details of what Lewis is going to talk about. The dialogue seems to imply a cut element to this storyline, where Evelyn was sent to be helped by this group rather than just staying in Judy's apartment.

Gillean Jordan Broadcast#

Sound files of a news broadcast given by Gillean Jordan that belongs to a loading screen. The contents of the broadcast are seemingly very generic and don't really fit the events of any quest in the final game. The broadcast may be referencing a cut quest.