Clean Light Reshade HDR-SDR
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 106 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
V2 IS FOR ALL USERS NOT JUST HDR AND OLED, SDR WELCOME!
Install Instructions:
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[]Install the latest version of reshade use the default shader packs but feel free to choose whatever ones you enjoy, pointing to the "DD2.exe" located in "\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Dragons Dogma 2"
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]Select DirectX 10/11/12[]Select the "qUINT" shader pack along with the defaults
[]Continue until Reshade install is complete
[]install REFramework, and RE4 Tint Remover by dragging the contents of the zip files into your DD2 directory: \steamapps\common\Dragons Dogma 2"
[]place the "CleanLight.ini" file into your "Dragons Dogma 2" directory.
- Hit "HOME" when your game starts to open reshade, select the preset dropdown and select the "CleanLight.ini" Done!
There are additional options to adjust brightness and saturation on the fly just use your [ , ] , and \ keys as shown below to the right of the shader list.
You may also toggle all effects with the "DEL" key
If you don't care about these additional options and the previous version worked for you the "CleanLightV2" will always be available in the old files
The game has a very aggressive auto exposure so don't be alarmed if at times your game may look like this
The game will swap between this overblown look and normal as shown below depending on camera angle or time of day, nothing I can do about it!
Tested on LG OLED and ASUS OLED panels, can confirm HDR INK BLACKS! please use the tint remover to achieve the same effect.
Clean Light Reshade HDR-SDR is a visual preset for Darkest Dungeon 2 that removes the game's blue tint and delivers deep, inky blacks for a more dramatic look. With 216 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a color overhaul without extra features.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 216 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads.
- Delivers the promised color overhaul—kills that ugly blue tint.
- Lightweight preset that doesn't require a ton of setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires ReShade to be installed separately, which might trip up newcomers.
- Only affects visuals—no gameplay tweaks or performance boosts.
- Compatibility with other ReShade presets could be an issue if you stack them.
For Darkest Dungeon 2 players who want a more dramatic, high-contrast look without the default blue wash. If you're into moody, inky blacks and don't mind installing ReShade, this is for you. Skip if you prefer the original color grading or want gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ReShade installed and set up for Darkest Dungeon 2 before adding this preset.
- After installing, launch the game and press the ReShade hotkey (usually Home) to enable the preset if it doesn't auto-load.
- If the blacks look too crushed, tweak the contrast or gamma settings within ReShade to your liking.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonsdogma2 Mods
- Author
- TurboSquirter
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 7,376
- Endorsements
- 216
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 4/1/2024
- Updated
- 4/5/2024
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