Ultra Plus - Physically Accurate Path Tracing
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #14 of 170 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Official mods:Ultra Place Discord, Ultra+ Manager, and Nexus (Lazorr and SammiLucia).
ℹ️ Support is available at Ultra Place Discord. We do not provide support via Nexus posts.
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Ultra+ mods more than 80 games, fixing bugs, visuals, and performance, for as many people/PCs as possible.
Version 9 of Ultra+ fully realizes what we've called V4 Lighting System. This is the most advanced and comprehensive lighting system for Cyberpunk, fixing all bugs with path traced lighting, and realizing physically accurate path tracing in Cyberpunk for the first time.
It does this in real-time across the entire game and is written in highly optimized C++.
For all the improvements in V9, see: theultraplace.com/games/cyberpunk2077/
ℹ️ V5 Comparisons coming soon!
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[]Many lights don't cast light[/]
[]Many lights aren't fully path traced[/]
[]Some lights blocked from casting across the full scene (e.g. red light)[/]
[]Steam/smoke is not fully realized[/]
[]Many lights not included in reflections[/]
[]Bounce lighting artificially limited[/]
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[]Many lights don't cast light onto surrounding objects[/]
[]Some lights blocked from casting outside the building (onto seats and ground)[/]
[]Bounce lighting is artificially limited[/]
[]Some lights not included in reflections[/]
[]Incorrect specular on road[/]
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[]Lights not affecting fog[/]
[]Incorrect reflections[/]
[]Several lights not casting on surfaces (floor)[/]
[]Incorrect specularity on floors[/]
[*]Missing red light on ceil
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[]Many lights don't cast light onto surrounding objects[/]
Ultra Plus - Physically Accurate Path Tracing is a visual overhaul mod by SammiLucia that aims to fix bugs and improve performance while delivering top-tier graphics. With 8,694 endorsements and 888,204 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking enhanced visuals across various PC setups. The mod focuses on physically accurate path tracing for realistic lighting and shadows.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 8,694 endorsements and 888k downloads.
- Performance-focused approach means it's not just for high-end rigs.
- Actively maintained with a recent update in August 2026.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is thin on specifics—no exact feature list or compatibility details.
- Potential conflicts with other visual mods are not addressed.
For gamers who want cutting-edge path tracing visuals without sacrificing performance, especially those on mid-range PCs. If you're a modding enthusiast looking for a reliable visual upgrade, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer gameplay changes—this is purely graphical.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum posts for user-reported compatibility with other visual mods.
- Test on a save with heavy lighting effects to see performance impact.
- Adjust in-game settings like shadow quality to complement the mod's path tracing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- SammiLucia
- Version
- 9.1.3
- Downloads
- 888,204
- Endorsements
- 8,694
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 10/28/2023
- Updated
- 8/7/2026
🔧 How to Install Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
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