Updated for CDPR's obnoxious neverending hotfixes and fixed the folder setup for easier installation.
Version 2.71
Corrects inconsistent artificial player light at night
Version 2.53-SSAO
Specific version for those using SSAO
Update for the game v4.03
Version 2.53-HBAO
Specific version for those using HBAO+
Update for the game v4.03
Version 2.52-SSAO
Adds missing w3strings
Specific version for those using SSAO
Version 2.52-HBAO
Adds missing w3strings
Specific version for those using HBAO+
Version 2.51FM
Incorporate Friendly Meditation patch directly into the mods
Same as 2.51
Version 2.51
Improves v2.4 by reducing scripts modifications, thus improving compatibility and reducing scripts merging issues.
This version also corrects numerous bugs presents in v2.4.
Extensive testing has been done, but issues might still persist.
Corrects non working v2.5
Version 2.7
Brings support for The Witcher 3 v4.04a concerning Enhanced version
Version 2.6a
Corrects a bug where the mod was not working using HBAO+
Version 2.6
Corrects moon brightness
Implements SSAO solution auto-detection
Version 2.5
Improves v2.4 by reducing scripts modifications, thus improving compatibility and reducing scripts merging issues.
This version also corrects numerous bugs presents in v2.4.
Extensive testing has been done, but issues might still persist.
Version 2.4
Almost identical as 2.3
Vastly improves Toussaint
Corrects too bright moon in Kaer Mohren
Version 2.3
Darken water at nights
Corrects the potion restoration bug
Corrects stranges reflections on grass and surfaces at night using the new SSR
Corrects the incorrect water color at night
Reduce the fire (torches and everything that burns) overexposition at night
Reduces the moon brightness and flare at night
Version 2.2
Darken water at nights
Removes tonemapping inconsistencies
Removes bright halos around torches
Known bugs and inconsistencies in Toussaint
Version 1.5
Updated for CDPR's obnoxious neverending hotfixes.
Version 1.4
Brings support for The Witcher 3 v4.04a
Version 1.3
French and Russian translations added
Version 1.2
If you play in English, you don't need this update
Added localization strings for other languages (still in English; feel free to upload a strings translation)
Version 1.1
Updated the mod to incorporate mandelbrot's smoother transitions patch plus optional Friendly Meditation compatibility
Description
Makes the nights darker and more immersive. Darkness levels, time frames, and regional settings are all customizable in the mod menu. Disclaimer
THIS IS NOT ONE OF MY OWN MODS. This is a straightforward transfer and cleanup of the code from shaedhen's Darker Nights and mandelbrot's Smoother Transitions for the Complete Edition.
Since this is not my own mod, I will not be offering support for it beyond updating it as needed to work with the latest game release.
If you've made updates, fixes, or improvements, please add them to nexus yourself. This is strictly the original mod as-is for those of us who've been using it for years without a problem. Anyone who wants to make patches or build on it is welcome to do so without asking as long as you credit shaedhen and mandelbrot. Speaking of which, the wonderful jojolapin102 has been building on the original mod here for a while. I finally suggested he make his own page since he's doing so much additional work, so you can now check out Darker Nights - Enhanced if you prefer his version to shaedhen's original.
Installation
1. Extract the rar file to your W3 game directory.
2. Go to bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc > open dx12filelist.txt and dx11filelist.txt > add DarkerNights.xml; to the bottom of the list.
3. After loading the game, go to the Darker Nights menu. In the main menu and/or regional settings, click the Default preset at the top, then adjust the sliders from there as you prefer. Credits