Salty Winds - A ReShade Preset

⭐ — (40 endorsements) 📥 1,369 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 4/11/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Terry · Visuals

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/10/2021 📅 Created: 4/11/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1📦 ReShade Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #45 of 109 Visuals mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description:

I overhauled the color palette of the game giving it more natural colors as a result.

I also added new bloom effects and more performance friendly Anti-Aliasing.

The depth of the Image is also enhanced by changing the Tonemapping and adding Monocular Cues.

Install Guide:

ReShade Install: https://youtu.be/UkZILnPLA6A

Required Shaders:

Included in the download are two custom shaders and a lut texture

How to the find the install location:

Steam:

Uplay:

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Salty Winds is a ReShade preset for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag that overhauls the game's lighting to give the tropical islands a fresh, vibrant look. With 40 endorsements and over 1,300 downloads, it's a niche visual enhancement for players seeking a new atmosphere. Last updated in 2021, it may require manual installation.

✨ Key Features

Introduces an entirely new lighting system for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Designed to enhance the tropical island environments with a fresh visual style
Requires ReShade to be installed separately
Compatible with the game's original graphics settings

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 40 endorsements and over 1,300 downloads
  • Gives the game a whole new look without changing gameplay
  • Lightweight preset that's easy to tweak if you know ReShade

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may not work with the latest game patches or ReShade versions
  • Requires ReShade, which adds an extra setup step for newcomers
🎯 Is This For You?
For Black Flag players who want a fresh visual twist on the Caribbean without overhauling gameplay. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and modders who enjoy tweaking ReShade presets. Skip if you prefer the original look or don't want to fiddle with external tools.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure ReShade is installed and set up for Black Flag before adding this preset.
  • After installing, use the ReShade in-game overlay to adjust the preset's intensity to your liking.
  • If the game updates, check if the preset still works; if not, try disabling and re-enabling ReShade.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Assassinscreedivblackflag Mods
Author
Terry
Version
1.0
Downloads
1,369
Endorsements
40
Category
Visuals
Created
4/11/2021
Updated
7/10/2021

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