Moonrise - Natural Lunar Phases

⭐ ⭐ (125 endorsements) 📥 7,923 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 6/28/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By RMK · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/18/2026 📅 Created: 6/28/2026
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #11 of 185 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I don't know if there are any games with proper moon phases, but it's something I always miss in every open world game with a day/night cycle. This mod adds it the best I can to Cyberpunk.

What the mod does:

  • []16 separate moon textures for different phases (lunar cycle length is configurable). First load using the mod is always a full moon, which will then transition over days according to the cycle length (current phase persisted in future saves).[/]

    []variable moon brightness corresponding to the current phase, affecting both the glow in the sky and the directional light/shadow intensity on the ground (it is much darker on moonless nights!)[/]

    []the two most crescent phases next to the new moon have the whole moon faintly visible, simulating earthshine[/]

    []colors the moon more yellow when close to the horizon[/]

What the mod doesn't do:

  • []change the trajectory of the moon in the sky (I looked into it but it doesn't seem easy to do), which means it follows a "full moon" trajectory.[/]

    []rotate the moon like Moon Bug Fix 2. 0. If folks want to tell me how my moon textures are wrong and how much to rotate them, or if the shadows are coming from the wrong sides and how much to change those, I can fix it or provide an alternate version.[/]

Menu:

By default all optional settings are defaulted to enabled, and the default lunar cycle length is 29. 5 days.

The "Star Brightness" multiplier is default 1. 0, so no change from normal, but the mod automatically modifies brightness if Star Dimming is enabled. This multiplier lets you adjust on top of that (or while it's disabled) according to your preference.

Compatibility:

  • []Not compatible with any other mods that alter the moon texture, such as  Moon Bug Fix 2. 0, Dynamic Moon Phases (that mod does moon phases based on real life time, not game time), or Death Star Moon.[/]

    []Limited incompatibility with Env Tuner. If you activate either of the categories of settings in Env Tuner that affect the moon, only one of the mods will be taking effect for lighting effects (for the moon specifically). The moon texture will always be overwritten by this mod and the phases should work from this mod always.[/]

Installation:

  • []IMPORTANT: This mod has dependencies (see requirements section above!)[/]

    []To install this mod, extract the zip file into the Cyberpunk 2077 installation folder.[/]

Credits:

[]Thanks to WopsS for red4ext, jekky for redscript, psiberx and Jack for red4ext plugin examples[/]

[]Thanks to CyanideX for Env Tuner, great guide to how env stuff works[/]

[*]Thanks to all contributors

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Moonrise - Natural Lunar Phases is a visual mod that introduces 16 distinct moon phases, with moonlight intensity and color shifting as the in-game time progresses. It's a lightweight cosmetic enhancement for players seeking more atmospheric nights. With 125 endorsements and 7,923 downloads, it has a modest but engaged following.

✨ Key Features

Adds 16 distinct lunar phases that cycle over time
Moonlight intensity and color change dynamically with the phases

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple, focused concept that adds realism to night skies
  • Decent community support with 125 endorsements and nearly 8k downloads
  • Lightweight visual mod that shouldn't impact performance

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in July 2026 – may not be compatible with future game patches
  • Limited to moon visuals only – no other lighting or sky changes
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who love atmospheric immersion and want more realistic night cycles. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and roleplayers who notice the little details. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or major overhauls – this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 – if not, manually drop files into the game's Data folder.
  • Since it's a visual mod, test it in a new save or a quiet area to see the moon phases without distractions.
  • If you're using other lighting mods, load this one after them to ensure the moon changes take priority.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
RMK
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
7,923
Endorsements
125
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
6/28/2026
Updated
7/18/2026

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