Wasteland Grit - ReShade Preset Collection

⭐ ⭐ (621 endorsements) 📥 14,400 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 11/12/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By MelissaGT · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/8/2015 📅 Created: 11/12/2015
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #43 of 50 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Now Available! Wasteland Grit - Sinful City

I've been trying for a while now to create a preset that masks all colors except for one and I've finally achieved something that I'm willing to share. This will likely be updated as I tweak it further. This is a highly stylized preset and is recommended for screenarchery only. You can absolutely use it for normal gameplay, but it can be very dark and with certain lighting (particularly warm lighting) the reds can bleed a bit and look downright funky, especially on skin tones. Fire and laser beams look weird, but I don't believe there's a way around this and still keep the overall theme. This preset also includes ambient lighting, ambient occlusion, HDR and DoF - all of which cost fps. Like the original Wasteland Grit, ambient occlusion and DoF can be toggled with the END and INSERT keys.

If someone would like to make a request, I believe I can set this up for other primary colors.

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Now available! Wasteland Grit - I've Got the Blues

Not so much a fan of the "wild western" sepia toning of the original Wasteland Grit? Looking for something a bit darker and even grittier? Try I've Got the Blues! I've incorporated the custom tuning palette from the Noire edition and cut out the sepia tones entirely. I honestly prefer the results over the original. It's darker, grittier, and plays perfectly with a "Noire" or "Gangster" style playthrough. Please note that nights will be rather dark, but are still playable. This preset also includes ambient lighting, ambient occlusion, HDR and DoF - all of which cost fps. Like the original Wasteland Grit, ambient occlusion and DoF can be toggled with the END and INSERT keys.

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Original Wasteland Grit

This is my first time posting something up on the Nexus! After numerous requests, I have decided to share my ReShade preset for Fallout 4. I wanted to create a dark and gritty world that suits a post apocalyptic wasteland. This preset looks great during the day, but it really shines during cloudy weather and at night. Featuring a custom tuning palette and some sepia, it is rather desaturated and turns the bright reds in the game to wonderful rust tones. I've also cut down on the horrid blue cast that permeates everything with the vanilla game. This preset also includes ambient occlusion and depth of field, both of which can be toggled easily with the hit of a key.

The main version will have an

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Wasteland Grit is a ReShade preset collection for Fallout 4 that delivers dark, gritty visuals with a custom tuning palette, depth of field, and ambient occlusion. With 621 endorsements and 14,400 downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking a more atmospheric wasteland.

✨ Key Features

Collection of dark and gritty ReShade presets
Custom tuning palette for color grading
Includes depth of field effects
Adds ambient occlusion for enhanced realism

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 621 endorsements and 14,400 downloads
  • Gives your wasteland a proper grim vibe with custom color tuning
  • Depth of field and ambient occlusion make the world feel more grounded

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015, so it may not be compatible with newer ReShade versions or Fallout 4 updates
  • Presets are subjective—what looks gritty to one player might just look muddy to another
  • Potential conflicts with other visual mods that alter lighting or post-processing
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a darker, more atmospheric wasteland without heavy gameplay changes. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and roleplayers who want a cinematic look. Skip if you prefer vanilla colors or want performance-friendly tweaks—this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have ReShade installed and set up before adding these presets—they won't work without it.
  • Try the presets in different in-game weather conditions to see which one fits your playthrough best.
  • If you're using other visual mods, load this preset last in ReShade to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
MelissaGT
Version
1.4
Downloads
14,400
Endorsements
621
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
11/12/2015
Updated
12/8/2015

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