NPC LoD Tweak (for PT)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #62 of 143 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
When using PT, NPCs will often exhibit shadow clipping as you move close or away from them. You can see an example of this below.
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This mod does not truly fix that, but it does a decent job of hiding it.
There are other mods on the Nexus which supposedly do the same, such as NVFLods, but its LOD numbers are set too high, causing additional bugs, as seen below.
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My edit takes a conservative approach that hides the issue while not causing any new ones. And as a result, it's less intensive on performance and VRAM. The below video is with my mod.
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Thanks go to Carlosironman for testing and recording the videos.
Warning: This will not be compatible with NVFlods or any other mod editing the same file, remove/disable them before you use mine.
NPC LoD Tweak (for PT) is a small visual mod that reduces shadow popping on NPCs when using PT. With 534 endorsements and 61,213 downloads, it's a community-approved fix for a common visual annoyance. Last updated in February 2025, it remains relevant for current users.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (534 endorsements) and widely downloaded (61k+), so it's a trusted fix
- Directly addresses a specific visual annoyance—shadow popping—that many players notice
- Recent update (Feb 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- Requires PT (likely a mod or setting) to be useful; if you don't use PT, this mod does nothing
- No screenshots or detailed feature list, so you're trusting the description at face value
For players using PT who are bothered by NPC shadows popping in and out. If you're a visual perfectionist and want a cleaner look, this tweak is for you. Skip if you don't use PT or don't notice shadow popping.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have PT installed and enabled before using this tweak, as it's specifically designed for that setup.
- If you're using a mod manager, drop the file into the appropriate folder; otherwise, manually place it in your game's data directory.
- Test in a busy area with many NPCs to see the difference—shadow popping is most noticeable in crowds.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- MorningSpice
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 61,213
- Endorsements
- 534
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 2/23/2025
- Updated
- 2/23/2025
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