Natural Californian Lighting Mod

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,043 endorsements) 📥 310,852 downloads 📌 v2.0.3 📅 12/11/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By ctxrlsec · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/6/2026 📅 Created: 12/11/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #68 of 170 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Why did i move here? I guess it was the weather.....

Simple yet beautiful and realistic lighting overhaul, minimal risk and no performance loss, safe to uninstall anytime

I was not expecting it, but this dramatically improved my frame rate too. Might just be coincidence (might have been an effect of one of the other mods I have installed) but I got an immediate FPS boost from this. Thank you!

- Comment from NCLM user

NCLM draws inspirations from visuals such as Grand Theft Auto VI, Need for Speed (2015), and the 2019 Cinematic Trailer of Cyberpunk 2077

Comes with custom LUT preserving the vibrant colors of Cyberpunk 2077, while removing the dark green and excessive yellow tint, ensuring natural colors

Night City is set in the West Coast and it's not complete without the beautiful sunset :)

The .envparams format ensure compatibility with eye adaptation / auto exposure mods and weather probability mods
Recommended, but not required: Preem Rain

NCLM 2 changelog:

[]New proper LUT with no bleeding bright colors

[]New sunset and sunrise look

[]New day time look

[]Tweaked skylight / global illumination colors

[]Tweaked sun colors and intensity

[]Better day time sky colors

[]Night time tweaks and rebalance

[]Tweaked night time shadows

[]Rebalanced moon light

[]Roads no longer become wet at night time on clear weathers

[]New distant clouds for Light Clouds weather

[]New volumetric clouds for Heavy Clouds and Cloudy weather

[]New volumetric fog on Heavy Clouds

[]Some volumetric fog tweaks on Light Clouds and Cloudy weather

[]Toxic rain weather tweaks

[]Recolored toxic rain distant fo

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A lightweight lighting overhaul for Fallout 4 that enhances world lighting for a more natural Californian look. With 4,043 endorsements and 310,852 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual improvements without heavy performance costs.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls world lighting to create a natural Californian aesthetic.
Lightweight design minimizes performance impact.
Compatible with most visual mods due to its focused scope.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 4,043 endorsements and 310k downloads.
  • Lightweight means it won't tank your FPS like some ENBs.
  • Last updated August 2026, so it's actively maintained for current game versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • No detailed feature list or screenshots in the description—you're going in blind.
  • Only affects lighting, so don't expect texture or weather changes.
  • May conflict with other lighting mods if you stack them without testing.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a subtle, performance-friendly lighting improvement without overhauling the whole game. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or just tired of the default washed-out look, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want dramatic weather effects or full visual overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a lighting mod, load it after other weather or lighting mods to ensure it takes effect.
  • Check the mod's comments section for user screenshots to see the actual effect before installing.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the install to avoid manual file placement errors.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
ctxrlsec
Version
2.0.3
Downloads
310,852
Endorsements
4,043
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
12/11/2022
Updated
8/6/2026

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