2020 Night City Wire lighting mod

⭐ ⭐ (135 endorsements) 📥 7,408 downloads 📌 v1.7 📅 5/24/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By Me · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/10/2026 📅 Created: 5/24/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #24 of 185 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Restores the lighting from the 2020 Night City Wire presentations. Overall brighter and harsher than vanilla. Keeps the same weather as vanilla.

Installation: \Cyberpunk 2077\archive\pc\mod

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact visual mod that restores the 2020 Night City Wire presentation lighting using custom LUT and ENV files. For Cyberpunk 2077 players who prefer the original showcase look. With 135 endorsements and 7,408 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated choice.

✨ Key Features

Restores the lighting from the 2020 Night City Wire presentations
Includes custom LUT and ENV files
Simple install: drop-in files

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 135 endorsements and over 7,400 downloads
  • Brings back that iconic 2020 Night City Wire look for nostalgia seekers
  • Lightweight mod—just LUT and ENV files, no heavy performance hit

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated August 2026—may not be compatible with future game patches
  • Purely cosmetic—doesn't add new features or fix bugs
🎯 Is This For You?
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who loved the 2020 Night City Wire trailers and want that specific lighting style in-game. Skip if you prefer the current lighting or want gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the files in the correct game directory—usually the 'archive' folder for LUT/ENV mods.
  • If you use other lighting mods, this may conflict—test with a clean install first.
  • Check the mod page for any update notes before installing to ensure compatibility with your game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
Me
Version
1.7
Downloads
7,408
Endorsements
135
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
5/24/2024
Updated
8/10/2026

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