A New Light - Reshade Preset
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #80 of 85 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A reshade for kotor that uses Ray tracing features from Marty's mods RTGI
To use this Reshade you must have Pascal Gilcher "McFly" shaders, you can get them on his patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mcflypg)
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To use this preset simply install Reshade (https://reshade.me), run the game and disable the game's internal AA on your settings or the reshade will not work.
Then just put the preset on your folder and load it on the reshade menu in-game.
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Mods Used are from this guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2258002015
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Any feedback is appreciated, since this is my first reshade. Thanks :)
A Reshade preset for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic that leverages Ray Tracing features from Marty's RTGI mods. With 11 endorsements and 253 downloads, it's a niche visual enhancement for players seeking modern lighting effects in the classic RPG.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings modern ray tracing to a classic game, giving KOTOR a fresh look
- Small but dedicated following (11 endorsements) suggests it works for those who try it
- Easy to install if you already have Reshade and Marty's RTGI
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Marty's RTGI mods, which may be complex to set up
- Only 11 endorsements – not widely tested, so expect potential issues
- Last updated in 2023 – may not be compatible with the latest Reshade versions
For KOTOR veterans who want to revisit the game with enhanced lighting and are comfortable installing Reshade and RTGI. Skip if you prefer a vanilla experience or aren't willing to troubleshoot mod conflicts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest Reshade installed and working before adding this preset.
- Follow Marty's RTGI installation guide carefully – it's the trickiest part.
- Test the preset in different areas (e.g., Taris, Dantooine) to ensure lighting looks right.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Kotor Mods
- Author
- Nivinho
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 253
- Endorsements
- 11
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 8/7/2023
- Updated
- 8/7/2023
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