Relux (inc The Sky At Night) 2.0
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 152 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Relux (inc The Sky At Night) 2. 0x
Updated to 2. 0d
2. 0d 05/01/22 Relux/TSAN Change Log
•Added mission Biome assest for forced Relux lighting profiles (should fix black/odd skies in DLC2 missions)
•Code Clean up to help with/if future developements.
13/12/21 Relux/TSAN Change Log
• Reworked Summer Forest lighting to give a Crisper brighter atmos Props to stumblingdrunk for asking for this.
This profile is also currently Used for Jungle swamp,this DLC2 biome will get is own Skyatmos profile soon)
• Re-worked some logic on Summer Forest to Stop HeatHaze from triggering (3rd time lucky for this fix & thx to Lhooxy for the bug reporting on this)
• Boosted pretty much all Night/Dusk values (they are still Dark but should no longer be Pitch black!
• TD from DLC2 @Dawn Plasma Storms has now gone Shocking Blue!
btw Im AFK from the 15/12/21 till the New year, so no updates for fixes for a while sorry.
Updated to 2. 0b
09/12/21 Relux/TSAN Change Log
• Fixed (again) the Sticking on of the HeatHaze effect after playing any Non PGI Biome.
• Reduced the Mist On Snow/Ice levels so it is only created by the Skyatmos (removes expo height fog)
• Boosted AC Morning Lighting as it was a little Dull
• Slightly boosted IO Dusk/Nights (Sorry its got to be Someehat dark it's a barren rockball at night!)
Updated to 2. 0a
09/12/21 Relux/TSAN Change Log
• Altered Lava Heat Haze effect to extend higher and lessened intensity.
• Fixed Thick Fog casting over hill in Lush canyon at Evening/Dusk TOD
• Added a more pinkish Tint to Lush canyon at Evening/Dusk TOD (upon request)
• Added a little Contrast for light/shadows at Dawn/Morning/Evening/Dusk
• Reduced light lvl’s on Snow/Ice Biomes to stop them melting your eyes
• Fixed a Sticking on of the HeatHaze effecting after playing a Lava map
• Boosted ESM night lvl’s for testing (might be to high now Feedback needed plz)
Lots of stuff has been changed/added rebalanced/fixed ect ect,it will take me a few days to detail it all out
Info for use and load order for this mod is in a RTFM_Please.tx file, This file contains very important info on how to setup and add the extra .ini Cvar's to make this mod work as well as some extra info to help remove the default games nasty shader compilation stutter.
Please Note that at this time Heavy & Extreme weather options are locked out/not inc in this mod, the "just More FOG" these weather type add will be replaced with custom effects for each boime in a future version of this mod
Relux (inc The Sky At Night) 2.0 is a visual overhaul for MechWarrior 5 that replaces the default washed-out lighting and heavy fog with improved lighting, a skybodies expansion, and a Starfield replacement. It targets players seeking a more atmospheric and visually striking game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community approved with 348 endorsements and over 11k downloads
- Directly addresses common complaints about washed-out lighting and excessive fog
- Adds visual variety with sky and starfield replacements
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Requires manual installation, which might be tricky for modding newcomers
For MechWarrior 5 players who want a more atmospheric and visually striking experience without overhauling gameplay. Perfect for those who find the default lighting too bright and fog too heavy. Skip if you prefer vanilla visuals or want gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing any textures or lighting settings.
- If you use other visual mods, check load order to avoid conflicts with lighting and sky overhauls.
- Test the mod in a quick mission to see if the new lighting affects performance on your rig.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
- Author
- MetalbeardMecha
- Version
- 1d
- Downloads
- 11,689
- Endorsements
- 348
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 7/19/2021
- Updated
- 1/5/2022
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