How to skip Max Payne 3's intro, cutscenes

seanR3D · Jun 4, 2012, 09:47 AM

If you want to skip the intro video and/or cutscenes in Max Payne 3 on PC, NeoGAF users Jubbly and pa22word have figured out how. The easy way is to use this quickfix, but if you're really cautious, you can do it manually. Either way, be sure to back up all appropriate files beforehand just in case. Note this has not been personally tested.

To do it manually, navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\common\movies, and move mp3_payne_pill_rockstar_logo.bik and/or all "s_xxxx.bik" files to a new folder that you create. Then, create new text files within the movies folder, each with the same name correspondent to the appropriate video, in order to skip the "pill" intro and/or cutscenes (for example, mp3_payne_pill_rockstar_logo.txt and s_max.txt, and then one more for each video moved). To trigger the skips, hit Enter two or so times at the appropriate time in game. Skipping cutscenes of course is only recommended after you've beaten the game.

Note you may notice a lack of HUD after doing this, in which case you should exit to the main menu, then continue your game.

Source: NeoGAF

PistolSlap · Jun 11, 2012, 02:06 PM

this doesn't actually work since for whatever reason when you skip the movies, when the gameplay starts the HUD doesn't render, along with health, crosshair, pickup prompts, button prompts, rendering the game unplayable.

Mike89 · Jun 12, 2012, 11:08 PM

As mentioned, this method screws things up. This should have tested before it was posted for download.

seanR3D · Jun 25, 2012, 02:01 PM

I would have personally tested it but I don't have a copy of the game. Anyhow, the post has been updated with a workaround for the HUD issue, and also a note this hasn't been personally tested.

Mike89 · Jun 25, 2012, 02:30 PM

Hmm. By the time it takes to stop the cutscene, have no HUD in game, hit Escape, go to menu, click continue for the game to load again, might as well just watch the original cutscene and be done with this nonsense.

Destroy · Jun 25, 2012, 03:22 PM

Sounds like not too hot a solution.

KAC · Jun 26, 2012, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike89

Hmm. By the time it takes to stop the cutscene, have no HUD in game, hit Escape, go to menu, click continue for the game to load again, might as well just watch the original cutscene and be done with this nonsense.

.

Mike89 · Oct 24, 2012, 01:38 AM

What a total bullshit wasted thread. Dude, next time your little sister gives you a tip on Twitter, just give us a break and don't post it.

Jun 4, 2012, 09:47 AM	#1	Advertisement (Guests Only) Login or Register to remove this ad
seanR3D Radeon R700 Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 719	How to skip Max Payne 3's intro, cutscenes If you want to skip the intro video and/or cutscenes in Max Payne 3 on PC, NeoGAF users Jubbly and pa22word have figured out how. The easy way is to use this quickfix, but if you're really cautious, you can do it manually. Either way, be sure to back up all appropriate files beforehand just in case. Note this has not been personally tested. To do it manually, navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\common\movies, and move mp3_payne_pill_rockstar_logo.bik and/or all "s_xxxx.bik" files to a new folder that you create. Then, create new text files within the movies folder, each with the same name correspondent to the appropriate video, in order to skip the "pill" intro and/or cutscenes (for example, mp3_payne_pill_rockstar_logo.txt and s_max.txt, and then one more for each video moved). To trigger the skips, hit Enter two or so times at the appropriate time in game. Skipping cutscenes of course is only recommended after you've beaten the game. Note you may notice a lack of HUD after doing this, in which case you should exit to the main menu, then continue your game. Source: NeoGAF __________________ http://twitter.com/seanridgeley Last edited by seanR3D : Jun 25, 2012 at 01:59 PM.

seanR3D's System Specs
Motherboard	ASUS P8Z77-V LK
CPU	Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4GHz
Graphics	EVGA GTX 680 2GB
Memory	Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3-1600
Display	LG Flatron E2442TC 23.6'' LCD
Soundcard & Speakers	Corsair Vengeance 1500 Virtual 7.1 Surround USB Headset
Hard-Drives	Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 3.5" 7200RPM, OCZ Agility 3 6Gb/s (Cache)
Power Supply	Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
Case	Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower
Input Devices	Leopold Tenkeyless Linear Touch Mechanical Keyboard, Logitech G400 mouse
Operating System	Windows 7 64-Bit
Extra Info	125

Mike89's System Specs
Motherboard	ASRock Z77 Extreme6
CPU	I7 3770K @ 4.4 gig
Graphics	EVGA GTX 680 Signature 2
Memory	16 (2x8) Gigs Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600, 1.50 v
Cooling Solution	Noctua NH-U14S Heatsink (2 fans)
Display	Acer P236H 23" (1920x1080)
Soundcard & Speakers	X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Pro, Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System
Hard-Drives	Crucial M500 120 GB SSD, WD 2 TB Black HDD, WD 1TB Black HDD, WD 2 TB Black HDD (eSata)
Optical Drives	2 DVD (SATA) Burners
Power Supply	Corsair TX750w
Case	HSPC Top Deck Tech Station
Input Devices	Deck PS/2 Lighted Keyboard, Roccat Kone Pure Mouse
Operating System	Windows 7 Pro x64
Extra Info	140mm fan on Tech Station

Jun 25, 2012, 02:01 PM	#4
seanR3D Radeon R700 Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 719	I would have personally tested it but I don't have a copy of the game. Anyhow, the post has been updated with a workaround for the HUD issue, and also a note this hasn't been personally tested. __________________ http://twitter.com/seanridgeley

seanR3D's System Specs
Motherboard	ASUS P8Z77-V LK
CPU	Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4GHz
Graphics	EVGA GTX 680 2GB
Memory	Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3-1600
Display	LG Flatron E2442TC 23.6'' LCD
Soundcard & Speakers	Corsair Vengeance 1500 Virtual 7.1 Surround USB Headset
Hard-Drives	Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 3.5" 7200RPM, OCZ Agility 3 6Gb/s (Cache)
Power Supply	Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
Case	Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower
Input Devices	Leopold Tenkeyless Linear Touch Mechanical Keyboard, Logitech G400 mouse
Operating System	Windows 7 64-Bit
Extra Info	125

Jun 11, 2012, 02:06 PM	#2
PistolSlap Newbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1	this doesn't actually work since for whatever reason when you skip the movies, when the gameplay starts the HUD doesn't render, along with health, crosshair, pickup prompts, button prompts, rendering the game unplayable.

Jun 12, 2012, 11:08 PM	#3
Mike89 Radeon R700 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: California, where there's so much liberal BS in the air, it's hard to breathe sometimes. Posts: 827	As mentioned, this method screws things up. This should have tested before it was posted for download.

Jun 25, 2012, 02:30 PM	#5
Mike89 Radeon R700 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: California, where there's so much liberal BS in the air, it's hard to breathe sometimes. Posts: 827	Hmm. By the time it takes to stop the cutscene, have no HUD in game, hit Escape, go to menu, click continue for the game to load again, might as well just watch the original cutscene and be done with this nonsense.

Jun 25, 2012, 03:22 PM	#6
Destroy Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: WI Posts: 15,611	Sounds like not too hot a solution. __________________ Member of the Glorious PC Gaming Master Race-"Doesn't any game maker know how to make a PC feeling game anymore? I hate all this console afterbirth crap we're getting lately."

Destroy's System Specs
Motherboard	ASRock P67 Performance
CPU	i5-3570K CPU @ 4.3GHz
Graphics	GTX970
Memory	8 Gig GSkill DDR3-SDRAM PC3-12800
Cooling Solution	Corsair H50 water cooler
Display	Vizio 50 inch 4k D50U-D1
Soundcard & Speakers	Onboard Realtek
Hard-Drives	Raid 0 with 2 x HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.C(0F10383) 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
Optical Drives	DVD yes
Power Supply	CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX
Case	Antec P180 Black
Input Devices	sticks and stones
Operating System	Windows 10 x64

KAC's System Specs
Motherboard	ASUS X99 Deluxe
CPU	Intel Core i7 5930K @ 4.6 Gigawatts
Graphics	EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified SLI @ 1506/8200
Memory	16 GB Corsair Dominator DDR 4 2666 C15
Cooling Solution	EK Predator 360 \| 980 Ti SLi on Water
Display	ASUS PG279Q QHD 165 Hz IPS
Soundcard & Speakers	Sennheiser HD 598
Hard-Drives	Samsung 850 EVO 1 TB, 840 EVO 512, 830 256 GB \| WD 1 TB Black, 500 GB, 250 GB \| Seagate 80 GB
Optical Drives	15X Pioneer BDRW
Power Supply	EVGA G2 1300 W
Case	Corsair 760T Graphite
Input Devices	Logitech G502, Logitech 710+ Mechanical
Operating System	Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1 \| Windows 10 Pro X64
Extra Info	Massive Boner Edition

Oct 24, 2012, 01:38 AM	#8
Mike89 Radeon R700 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: California, where there's so much liberal BS in the air, it's hard to breathe sometimes. Posts: 827	What a total bullshit wasted thread. Dude, next time your little sister gives you a tip on Twitter, just give us a break and don't post it. Last edited by Mike89 : Oct 24, 2012 at 01:40 AM.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How do you skip intro movies in Alice?	GoldenNugget	PC Gaming	12	Nov 9, 2004 02:18 PM
MGS:TS cutscenes	The_Riddla	Console Gaming	2	Apr 25, 2004 12:01 PM
Favorite Cutscenes	patrickr21	PC Gaming	43	Nov 25, 2003 07:13 PM
Nolf2 - cutscenes?	mookie	PC Gaming	2	Oct 30, 2002 04:23 PM
How do I skip the intro in MOHAA	Rubbing Alcohol	PC Gaming	6	Sep 27, 2002 12:51 PM