HFW Reshade
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #126 of 149 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This preset adds subtle lighting and color changes to give a cinematic feel to the game. Requires Reshade.
From Reshade this mod specifically uses:
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INSTALLATION: Download Reshade, follow the instructions to install the framework to your game's folder. Instructions for setup:
- Be sure to select Direct3D 10/11/12 when installing.
- Check the box to download all package libraries.
- Hit OK until your download starts and completes.
- Now Reshade ready to go.
This mod download is an ini-file preset. Add the file to your game's main folder where the HorizonForbiddenWest.exe is stored (something like Steam\steamapps\common\Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition\).
To access the Reshade overlay settings in game, press the key.
When you open the overlay for the first time, at the top of the overlay, the default preset selected is called ReShade.ini. Click on its dropdown menu and select HFW_Reshade.ini. The overlay should auto-load the preset. If it doesn't, you can manually reload the preset from the overlay.
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HFW Reshade is a subtle Reshade preset for Horizon: Forbidden West, offering gentle lighting and color adjustments. With 17 endorsements and 363 downloads, it's a niche cosmetic mod for players seeking a slightly different visual tone without dramatic changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Subtle tweaks that keep the game's original look intact
- Small but active community (17 endorsements)
- Easy to install if you already use Reshade
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or detailed description provided by author
- Only 17 endorsements — may not be widely tested
- Requires Reshade, which adds an extra step for non-users
For Horizon: Forbidden West players who want a slight visual polish without overhauling the game's look. If you're already using Reshade and enjoy experimenting with presets, this is a quick try. Skip if you prefer vanilla visuals or want dramatic changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Reshade is installed and set up for Horizon: Forbidden West before adding this preset.
- Back up your current Reshade preset if you have one, so you can easily revert.
- Test the preset in different lighting conditions (day/night) to see if you like the subtle changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonforbiddenwest Mods
- Author
- HethosDeus
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 363
- Endorsements
- 17
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 4/11/2024
- Updated
- 8/24/2025
🔧 How to Install Horizon Forbidden West Mods
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