Hide capes - Machinery of Oppression update
🟡 Updated this yearThis mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 362 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hides all capes in the game via a Reshade ShaderToggler filter.
Compatible with the latest version of the game.
I intend to keep this mod updated for a long while.
Originally based on this mod, which seems to be deprecated.
INSTALLATION
Download this mod and extract all .zip contents into the /bin folder of your HD2 directory.
Example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Helldivers 2\bin
This is a ReShade mod. HELLDIVERS 2 MOD MANAGER IS NOT EXPLICITLY SUPPORTED. Some people have apparently made it work, but others experience issues. This isn't an asset-swap mod and HD2MM compatability is not guaranteed.
KEYS
F3: Toggle capes
INSTALLATION DOES NOT WORK?
I have made a quick video attached to this mod's media that showcases how you can make your own toggle group if, for some reason, the installation does not work out of the box.
UNINSTALLATION
Remove all the mod files from the /bin folder of your HD2 directory.
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[]reshade-shaders folder[/]
[]ShaderToggler.ini[/]
[]ShaderToggler.addon64[/]
[]dxgi.dll[/]
Note: This mod used to have an optional version for hiding the sample container and data-pad. After the may update, the samplecontainer shares numerous shaders with important models. Therefore, it
is no longer possible to hide these without severe negative experience.
A Reshade ShaderToggler filter that hides all capes and their shadows in the game, compatible with the latest version and continuously updated. A simple cosmetic fix for players who dislike cape visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,279 endorsements and 180,947 downloads.
- One-stop solution: removes both capes and their shadows.
- Actively maintained, so it should keep working with future updates.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Reshade with ShaderToggler, so it's not a standalone mod.
- Purely cosmetic – if you actually like capes, this isn't for you.
- Potential conflicts with other Reshade presets that use ShaderToggler.
For players who find capes visually distracting or immersion-breaking and want them gone without manual edits. Also for screenshot enthusiasts who want cleaner character models. Skip if you enjoy capes or don't use Reshade.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Reshade is installed and ShaderToggler is enabled before adding this filter.
- Use the Reshade overlay to toggle the filter on/off in-game to see the effect instantly.
- If you use other Reshade presets, add this filter carefully to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Helldivers 2 Mods
- Author
- Dylan
- Version
- 1.0.6
- Downloads
- 180,943
- Endorsements
- 3,252
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 8/8/2024
- Updated
- 6/13/2026
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