If you prefer, you can watch the video tutorial. (For 1.2, 2.X & Simple. 3.0 soon)
1️⃣ Download & Install REFramework
· Download REFramework
· Extract the contents into the Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
2️⃣ Download & Install ReShade
· Get the latest version from ReShade.me 
· Run the installer and select MonsterHunterWilds.exe 
· Choose DirectX 12 as the rendering API 
· When prompted, click "Browse..." and select the preset .ini file you want to use (see below)
3️⃣ Install the Preset
For Wilds Rehydrated 1.2, 2.X & Simple Versions
· Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
· Move the .ini preset file to your Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
For Wilds Rehydrated 3.X Versions
· Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
· Move the .ini preset file to your Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
· Move the "reshade-shaders" folder (included in the ZIP) into the game folder as well.
· Ensure the LUT texture is correctly placed in:
· When ReShade asks to select effects, click "Browse..." and select the corresponding .ini file.
Effects used:
3.X Version
LUT.fx (installed by default)
CAS.fx
Simple Version
Levels.fx
CAS.fx
2.X Version
qUINT_lightroom.fx
CAS.fx
1.2 Version
PD80_03_Filmic_Adaptation.fx
PD80_02_Bonus_LUT_pack.fx
PD80_04_Selective_Color.fx
CAS.fx
4️⃣ Enable in-game
· Launch the game, open ReShade with the "Home" key, and select the preset from the dropdown list.
· For 3.X: If the screen turns black, double-check that the LUT file is in the correct folder.
· Adjust settings if needed and enjoy!
Recommendation: Once in-game, disable Auto Save in the ReShade menu to avoid accidental preset changes. 
No "Home" key? Here's how to change it manually
If your keyboard doesn't have a Home key, you can change the key by editing the "ReShade.ini" file in your game’s folder after installing ReShade.
Look for the line:
Replace "36" with the key code of your choice.
You can find the key codes here:
Microsoft Key Codes List
For example:
→ Sets it to F5
Done!
1️⃣ Download & Install REFramework
· Download REFramework
· Extract the contents into the Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
...\steamapps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
2️⃣ Download & Install ReShade
· Get the latest version from ReShade.me
· Run the installer and select MonsterHunterWilds.exe
· Choose DirectX 12 as the rendering API
· When prompted, click "Browse..." and select the preset .ini file you want to use (see below)
3️⃣ Install the Preset
For Wilds Rehydrated 1.2, 2.X & Simple Versions
· Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
· Move the .ini preset file to your Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
...\steamapps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\ (preset.ini here)For Wilds Rehydrated 3.X Versions
· Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
· Move the .ini preset file to your Monster Hunter Wilds installation folder:
...\steamapps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\ (preset.ini here)· Move the "reshade-shaders" folder (included in the ZIP) into the game folder as well.
· Ensure the LUT texture is correctly placed in:
...\steamapps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\reshade-shaders\Textures\rehydrated_lut_3.X.png
· When ReShade asks to select effects, click "Browse..." and select the corresponding .ini file.
Effects used:
3.X Version
LUT.fx (installed by default)
CAS.fx
Simple Version
Levels.fx
CAS.fx
2.X Version
qUINT_lightroom.fx
CAS.fx
1.2 Version
PD80_03_Filmic_Adaptation.fx
PD80_02_Bonus_LUT_pack.fx
PD80_04_Selective_Color.fx
CAS.fx
4️⃣ Enable in-game
· Launch the game, open ReShade with the "Home" key, and select the preset from the dropdown list.
· For 3.X: If the screen turns black, double-check that the LUT file is in the correct folder.
· Adjust settings if needed and enjoy!
Recommendation: Once in-game, disable Auto Save in the ReShade menu to avoid accidental preset changes.
No "Home" key? Here's how to change it manually
If your keyboard doesn't have a Home key, you can change the key by editing the "ReShade.ini" file in your game’s folder after installing ReShade.
Look for the line:
KeyOverlay=36,0,0,0Replace "36" with the key code of your choice.
You can find the key codes here:
Microsoft Key Codes List
For example:
KeyOverlay=116,0,0,0→ Sets it to F5
Done!
7 comments
When selecting the preset in step 3️⃣ of the guide (Wilds Rehydrated - ReShade.ini), check that the following effects are selected in the ReShade installer:
For v1.2:
Color effects by prod80
SweetFX by CeeJay
For v2.X:
qUINT by Marty McFly
SweetFX by CeeJay
For v3.X:
SweetFX by CeeJay
If any of these were missing, you may need to reinstall ReShade and make sure they are enabled.
EDIT:
I've updated the response with clearer instructions and attached two updated screenshots for reference:
📌 Step 1: Make sure you extracted the .zip file from this mod and placed the .ini preset in the same folder as MonsterHunterWilds.exe
📌 Step 2: During ReShade installation, when asked to choose a preset, click "Browse..." and select Wilds Rehydrated - ReShade.ini. This should automatically check the required effects.
✅ Double-check that all effects are enabled before proceeding.
If you're still having trouble, I'll be uploading a short video tutorial in a few hours to make the installation process even clearer, so let me know if you need further help!
Daltonize [Daltonize.fx]
Deband [Deband.fx]
DisplayDepth [DisplayDepth.fx]
LUT [LUT.fx]
UIMask_Top [UIMask.fx]
UIMask_Bottom [UIMask.fx]
But to answer your question: make sure LUT.fx and CAS.fx are enabled. If CAS.fx isn’t on the list, you might need to reinstall ReShade and make sure you included the correct shaders during setup.