Vaporwave (ReShade Preset)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #33 of 35 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vaporwave is a simple preset that adds four major shading effects that drastically shift the visuals to a pleasant and colorful style while also supplying a dark and gritty vibe similar to recovering old arcade footage.
This shader adds
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[]Chromaticity - Saturates and deepens color (adds a visible "dampness" to the scenery)
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]Clarity - Brightens highlights and darkens shadows (without this, the visuals feel flat and muddied. This adds a "pop" to the lighting)[]CShade Color Grading - (Further deepens shadows as it provides a grittier aesthetic)
Note: If you find the game is too dark, disable CShade in the ReShade menu and things should look better for you- []Dither - For those unaware of dithering, it's an old shading technique used in retro arcade games. In Death Stranding, you can see it in the distant fog and shadows!
INSTALLATION
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[]Download ReShade application here and place it anywhere you like (desktop, downloads folder, etc.). Don't run it yet.
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]Download my mod and extract it to your game's install location (right click the game in Steam Library > Manage > Browse Local Files. This will show you the location to move the file to). Remember your game's install location. It comes in handy later.[]Now run ReShade and wait for it to show your game. Once you see it click the game, click "Direct X 10/11/12" and proceed.
[]Click "Uncheck all" at the top and click "Browse" at the bottom.
[]Head to your game's install location and click "Vaporwave.ini". Then click "next" and "finish." (This mod will not work without ReShade so do not uninstall it from your game location)
IN-GAME
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[]Once you launch the game, a loading bar will appear at the top. To avoid your game freezing or crashing, don't press anything and let it load.
[]Once loaded, tap the HOME key, skip the tutorial, and click the folder bar on the top (it currently says "ReShade Preset.ini")
[]Scroll down until you see "Vaporwave.ini" and select that.
- Let it load and viola! You're done. For future ReShade loading, you'll see a rainbow circle before it applies your effects again. Once again, just to be safe do not touch anything until it's loaded unless you're confident the game won't freeze or crash. Keep on keeping on!
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[]Once you launch the game, a loading bar will appear at the top. To avoid your game freezing or crashing, don't press anything and let it load.
A lightweight ReShade preset that applies a vaporwave aesthetic with dither shading, deep colors, and visual clarity. For players who want a retro synthwave look without heavy performance cost. Minimal community traction so far.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lightweight preset means it won't tank your FPS like some heavy ENBs
- Gives that synthwave vibe with dither shading and deep colors
- Fresh upload (Feb 2026) — early days but could be a hidden gem
⚠️ Cons
- Only 1 endorsement so far — basically untested by the community
- No screenshots or install instructions in the description
- ReShade presets are picky about game versions and lighting mods — might need tweaking
For players who want a quick vaporwave makeover without messing with complex ENBs. If you're into synthwave aesthetics and don't mind tweaking settings, give it a shot. Skip if you prefer realistic graphics or want a more established preset with community support.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure ReShade is installed first, then drop the preset file into your ReShade folder
- If colors look off, adjust the preset's intensity sliders in-game to match your monitor
- Check if your game has any lighting mods that might conflict — disable them if needed
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Deathstranding Mods
- Author
- McShootUrFace
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 66
- Endorsements
- 1
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 2/21/2026
- Updated
- 2/21/2026
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