1️⃣ Download & Install REFramework

• Get it from: NexusMods or GitHub (Nightly Builds).
  

• Extract contents into your Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
  ...\steamapps\common\MonsterHunterWilds


2️⃣ Install the Preset

• Download v1, v2 or v3 of this mod.
  

• Extract ALL contents into your Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
  ...\steamapps\common\MonsterHunterWilds


• Overwrite files if prompted.
  

3️⃣ Download & Install ReShade

• Get the latest version from: https://reshade.me
  

• Run the installer and select MonsterHunterWilds.exe
  

• Choose DirectX 12 when prompted for the rendering API.
  

• When asked to select effects, click "Browse..." and select the preset.ini file that you extracted into the game folder in step 2 (e.g: Wilds Rehydrated v3.1 - Balanced.ini).
  

4️⃣ Enable in-game

• Launch Monster Hunter Wilds.
  

• Press "Home" to summon the ReShade menu.
  

• You can select or change the preset.ini (e.g: Wilds Rehydrated v3.1 - Balanced.ini) from the dropdown list.
  

• Adjust if needed and enjoy!
  

⚙️ Pro Tip

• Once in-game, go to ReShade’s menu and disable Auto Save. This prevents accidental changes that could mess with your settings.
  

❌ Uninstall Instructions

Quick & Painless Method

• Run the ReShade installer (ReShade_Setup.exe).
• Select MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Choose DirectX 12 when prompted.
• Click Uninstall ReShade and effects.
  

The Manual Method

• To completely wipe ReShade, delete these files from the game directory:
  
  • ReShade.ini
  • dxgi.dll
  • preset.ini (e.g: Wilds Rehydrated v3.1 - Balanced.ini)
  • The reshade-shaders folder