Wasteland's Virtue - A Realistic Lighting and Color Reshade - By Orri
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 7 ReShade Presets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BE SURE TO CHECK FOR UPDATES, THE PERFORMANCE AND LOOK IS WAAAAY BETTER. If you want to remove the border: In the reshade folder is a file called sweetfx.cgf open it with notepad and scroll all the way down to the bottom. There you can find a line with '' borders'' chance the 1 to a 0
This is my first Reshade on this account, I have been working on it for a while. At the moment there are three file's available Including a performance version. Pls tell me what you think and if you noticed a Performance loss. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Instalation
Drop the Reshade File, dxgi.dll and the Reshade.fx in you Fallout 4 instalation Folder.
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Q: Will there be a performance loss? A: Ofcourse this depence on you pc but i have about a 5 to 9 fps loss with a quite normal rig.
Q: Why should I Download the mod? A: If you want you game to be beautiful!!!
Q: What does this Reshade do? A: It places somekind of a filter over your game to make it look beter. This Reshade adds: ADAPTIVESHARPEN, ChromaticAberration, DOF (optional), Bloom (just a little bit), HDR, LumaSharpen, DPX, Vibrance, Filmgrain, Vignette, Dither and a border (Letterbox).
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Depth of Field is Optional!!! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CREDITS
ReShade © 2014 - 2016 Boris
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I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON A ENB + RESHADE SO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THAT!!!
Wasteland's Virtue is a ReShade preset for Fallout 4 that delivers a cinematic, realistic lighting and color overhaul. With 432 endorsements and nearly 9,000 downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking a film-like atmosphere without heavy performance costs. The mod's brief description leaves specifics to discovery, but its popularity speaks for itself.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 432 endorsements and 8,787 downloads
- Gives Fallout 4 a film-like, cinematic look that fits the wasteland vibe
- Simple install – just drop the preset into your ReShade folder
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest game patches or ReShade versions
- No before/after screenshots or detailed settings in the description, so you're flying blind until you try it
- ReShade presets can tank performance on lower-end rigs, so you'll need to tweak settings if you're not on a beefy PC
For Fallout 4 players who want a cinematic, realistic look without diving into complex ENB setups. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or just want your wasteland to feel more like a movie, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer vanilla visuals or need a preset with detailed customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ReShade installed and set up for Fallout 4 before adding this preset.
- After installing, use the ReShade in-game overlay to toggle effects and adjust intensity to match your taste.
- If you're using a mod manager, manually place the preset in your Fallout 4 directory to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Superunicorn69
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 8,787
- Endorsements
- 432
- Category
- ReShade Presets
- Created
- 8/23/2016
- Updated
- 8/23/2016
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