This Reshade Frameworks package aims to make your game look as close as possible to the famous E3 Witcher 3 Screenshots from the trailer
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Author notes
Created with Reshade + Frameworks at www.reshade.me
File credits
Me (Drogean) Crosire - Creator of ReShade - http://www.reshade.me LuciferHawk - Ceator of ReShade Framework and GemFX Ceejkay.dk - Creator of SweetFX Marty McFly - Creator of Master Effects Ioxa - Creator of High Pass Sharpening JPulowski - Creator of misc shaders m33ts4k0z - Repacking the mod for the new Reshade
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Changelogs
Version STLMv3
- Overhaul based off Ultimate Edition v3
Version 12
-Readjusted highlights and shadows
-Readjusted bloom levels for darker locations like Velen
-Readjusted anti-yellow filter
Version 11
Completley re-balanced contrast and colors again. v10 had very crushed blacks
Version 10
Recreated anti-yellow filter effect using a new method Rebalanced colors again Recreated all previous presets using the latest patches Created ULTIMATE EDITION for beefy rigs
Version 8.5
Uses NEW reshade 18.6 which features better performance, and full Windows 8+ support. Also. finally supporting KEYBOARD commands. You can now use your keyboard volume keys AND press scroll lock to toggle the effects on and off!
Changes: - Toned down the colors and made them darker - things were getting too colorful - Toned down the bloom - way less bright now - Adjusted contrast - the vanilla game just looks so washed out now
Version 8
V8 Alternative Bloom This uses a similar bloom effect as v7 alternative. It looks way better IMO. Instead of a constant bloom/haze around everything, it will only affect objects in direct sunlight,
Note: Unless your gamma is correctly set as suggested, you will not see the effects as intended
Changes - Better bloom effect - different shader - Much less performance impact than v7 - Black is now black - Sunny days at noon actually feel like a hot summer day - yes bloom was intentionally DESIGNED to be very bright at noon on a very sunny day - Less sharpening - Better contrast than the old alternate bloom (this is probably the only preset that makes shadows lighter, not darker)
Featured on PC Gamer's Best Witcher 3 Mods Now Remastered for GOTY Edition Compatible with v3.31 This mod is compatible with EVERY other mod Toussant/Blood & Wine compatible, may be too bright for use with this mod
Installation Instructions 1. Delete any d3d11.dll or dxgi.dll file in your Witcher3.exe directory
2. Download a package flavor of your choice
3. Extract to your witcher.exe directory which is typically Witcher3\Bin\X64. Overwrite everything
4. Scroll down to read the FAQ before playing
5. Play the game. Press Scroll Lock to toggle the mod LIVE Press END to take screen shots that save to your witcher.exe folder
Required ingame settings: Gamma = 1 (use the default & adjust if needed) Preseve System Gamma = OFF Full Screen Mode Read the FAQ below for more info
Recommended ingame settings: HBAO+ Sharpening Low Chromatic Aberration Off Vignette Off Sun Shafts Off Bloom On
Recommended Video Settings for better FPS: SSAO Shadows Medium/High Grass Medium/High Foliage Medium/High Water Medium/High
Available in FIVE flavors
Classic (Formely v7) Includes all around bloom for a more fantasy feel
Realistic (Formerly Alternative Bloom) Includes realistic sun and bloom effects on only bright objects
Gritty Includes a cinematic color scheme with more browns and faded colors for a grim autumn season feel
Ultimate Edition A Hi-DEF mashup of both Classic and Realistic bloom shaders.
Super Turbo Lighting Mod Edition Exclusive E3FX tailored for STLM lighting
Crappy PC? Looking to every FPS? For users who just want to similar colors try the old E3FX SweetFX preset here
Not sure where to Install? Typical witcher.exe directories include: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3\bin\x64 C:\GOG Games\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\bin\x64\ C:\Program Files\GOG\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\bin\x64\
Uninstallation Remove d3d11.dll or dxgi.dll , reshade.fx, and the Reshade folder.
FAQ & Troubleshooting
How do I make sure my settings are correct? My game is TOO dark/light!
2. The ingame gamma option is only visible if your game is fullscreen. Borderless Window mode will use your Windows color calibration settings which are most likely incorrect.
3. To edit ingame Gamma. Open the file My Documents\The Witcher 3\user.settings in notepad. Change the GammaValue setting, it should be set to 1 (if your monitor is correctly calibrated)
4. To edit the mod's gamma. Open Open Reshade\SweetFX_Settings.cfg. Go to line 304 and change this line: #define Gamma XX //[0.000 to 2.000] Adjust midtones. 1.000 is neutral. Change it in .1 increments - higher is darker.
4. Lastly, make sure you are NOT using any color altering software like FLUX. It will completely ruin the colors
It's too blue
Your monitor temperature may be set TOO HIGH. Be sure to use a 6500k/medium or lower preset. Many monitors default to 9000k which makes your screen blue.
This mod was calibrated for the WARM/NEUTRAL preset
It doesn't work/crashes/won't start
1. Reshade does NOT work with most overlay programs. This includes Fraps, Rivatuner, RadeonPro, Afterburner, and possibly Steam overlay
2. Delete any existing DXGI.DLL or d3d11.dll or d3d9.dll files from the game exe folder (that's the old version)
3. Rename the new DXGI.dll file (you unzipped to your game directory) to d3d11.dll or d3d9.dll and try running the game.
If using CLASSIC: Using notepad, open Reshade\Presets\Default\Shaders_by_Ganossa.cfg, then reduce or increase line #203: #define fBloomAmountXX //[1.0 to 20.0] Intensity of bloom.
If using REALISTIC: Using notepad, open ReShade\Presets\Shaders_by_Ioxa.cfg, then reduce or increase line #17: #define BloomStrength XX //[0.00 to 1.00] Strength of bloom effect
If using ULTIMATE, you can change both.
I hate the sharpening / I want more sharpening!
To Disable sharpening, using notepad, open Reshade\Presets\Default\Shaders_by_Ceejay, then change line #174 to zero: #define USE_LUMASHARPEN 1 //[0 or 1] LumaSharpen : Sharpens the image.
To add more sharpening, change line #177 to larger numbers for more shading. #define sharp_strength XX //[0.10 to 3.00] Strength of the sharpening
How can I disable the built in SMAA Anti Aliasing?
1. Open the file in notepad: The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\bin\x64\ReShade\Presets\Default\Shaders_by_Ceejay.cfg
2. Change the following line to 0
#define USE_SMAA 1 //[0 or 1] SMAA Anti-aliasing : Smoothens jagged lines using the SMAA technique
I lost fps!
The mod will use about 8-10 fps at 1080p, possibly more if you're on a higher resolution. The effects are demanding. Use the "Color Only Option" available on the downloads page if you don't want an fps reduction.
How can I remove the FPS counter in the corner? Go to The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\bin\x64\ReShade\Profiles\Default and open up "Global.cfg" with notepad. Change the following line to 0:
#define RESHADE_SHOW_FPS 1
How can I change the Screenshot and Toggle hotkey? Open up Witcher 3\bin\x64\Reshade\Profiles\Default and open up "Global.cfg" with Notepad. Change the following lines:
Credits This mod was created using: Reshade by Crosire GEMFX and ReShade Frameworks by LuciferHawk MasterEffects by Marty Mcfly SweetFX by Ceejay.dk m33ts4k0z - Thanks for breathing NEW LIFE into this old mod