I Can't Believe It's Not ReShade

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,531 endorsements) 📥 122,449 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 12/19/2016
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Morbidslinky · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/1/2024 📅 Created: 12/19/2016

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 64 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Note from the author:

This isn’t related to this mod (at all), but there's something happening in the world that's become increasingly important to me in the past two years. I want to use my mods as a platform to share that topic. Unfortunately I can't voice it on NexusMods, because it might go against flimsy and easily weaponizable policy guidelines relating to sociopolitical issues. So I have to vaguely gesture to it instead. Here's a song recommendation.

Anyways, back to videogame mods.

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.

  • []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,

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

I Can't Believe It's Not ReShade is a lightweight visual mod for Metal Gear Solid V that adjusts color grading in Afghanistan, Mother Base, Central Africa, and the Sortie Prep Menu without requiring ReShade. It's a popular choice for players seeking a vanilla-friendly visual tweak, with over 4,500 endorsements and 122,000 downloads.

✨ Key Features

Changes color grading in Afghanistan, Mother Base, Central Africa, and Sortie Prep Menu
No ReShade installation required
Works with the base game's built-in color settings

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 4,531 endorsements and 122k downloads
  • No external tools needed—just drop-in and play
  • Targets multiple areas, not just one map

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects color grading, not other visual effects like sharpening or depth of field
  • May conflict with other visual mods that alter the same color settings
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for MGSV players who want a subtle color shift without the hassle of ReShade. If you're a purist who avoids external injectors, or a modder looking for a base to build on, this fits. It's also great for those who want a quick visual refresh on older hardware.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your original game files before overwriting, just in case you want to revert.
  • If you're using other visual mods, test this one last to see if it overrides their color changes.
  • Check the mod's comments for any known compatibility issues with specific game versions.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mgsv Tpp 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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