I Can't Believe It's Not ReShade
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 66 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Note from the author:
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I Can't Believe It's Not ReShade v1. 3
This mod changes the color scheme of Afghanistan, Mother Base, Central Africa and even the Sortie Prep Menu without the use of a ReShade preset. In version 1. 3, there are 4 different types to choose from:
- []Vibrant - This variation is most similar to the colors and saturation of the previous ICBINR, version 1. 2. Deep blue oceans of Mother Base, rich yellow Afghanistan terrain, strong green African foliage.
- []Pale - loosely inspired by the 2013/2014 promotional trailers, this ICBINR is characterized by white sunlight and desaturated atmospheres in Afghanistan, Africa and Mother Base.
- []High Contrast - These are vanilla filters with slight contrast adjustments- the colors, lights and shadows are stronger.
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[]Goldilocks - Blending the other variations together for milder, less opinionated filters on Afghanistan, Africa and Mother Base.
In addition, there are now 3 different types of contrasts to choose from:
- []Default - Close to the contrast levels of the base game, only a little darker. Visibility at night is close to vanilla gameplay.
- []Heavy - The levels are kicked up for deeper contrasts. It's darker than vanilla, so it might affect your gameplay depending on your monitor.
- Extreme - The contrast levels are even deeper. This will have the darkest shadows, so it will be difficult to see at night without NVGs.
This mod is installed the same way you'd install any other Snakebite mod. There's no ReShade involved in the installation. You can even use a Reshade preset on top of this mod, but results may vary. Some ReShades, such as 4Y4N's GFX MOD, are even built with ICBINR in mind!
This mod can be installed manually or via SnakeBite Mod Manager -
For manual installation,
A lightweight visual mod for Metal Gear Solid V that recolors Afghanistan, Mother Base, Central Africa, and the Sortie Prep Menu without requiring ReShade. With 4,531 endorsements and 122,449 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a fresh look without external tools.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (4,531 endorsements) — clearly does what it says
- No ReShade needed, so you avoid performance hits and compatibility headaches
- Simple drop-in solution for a visual overhaul
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects four areas — don't expect a full game-wide visual overhaul
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind on the exact color changes
- Last updated in 2024 — might not be compatible with future game patches
For MGSV players who want a fresh look without the hassle of ReShade. If you're tired of the same old color grading and want a quick change, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive visual overhaul or if you're fine with the default look.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your original game files before installing any mod, just in case
- Check the mod's comments section for user screenshots to see the color changes before you commit
- If you're using other visual mods, test this one alone first to avoid conflicts
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Metalgearsolidvtpp Mods
- Author
- Morbidslinky
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 122,449
- Endorsements
- 4,531
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/19/2016
- Updated
- 9/1/2024
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