Instagram Filter Removal
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #35 of 37 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod will restore colors to more 'natural' shades.
Installation:
- []Extract "_MOD. InstagramFilterRemoval.pak" into your No Man's Sky PCBANKS directory
- []Delete .\No Man's Sky\GAMEDATA\SHADERCACHE (only needed once)
Feel free to post any questions/suggestions into the comments.
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated, but never required! Any support helps.
This mod removes the Instagram-like color filter from No Man's Sky, restoring more natural color shades. It's a simple visual tweak for players who prefer a less stylized look. With 153 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it's a modestly popular cosmetic fix from 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 153 endorsements and over 5,300 downloads.
- Easy drop-in install—just extract and delete one folder.
- Gives you a more natural color palette if the default look feels too saturated.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may not work with current game versions.
- No screenshots or detailed before/after examples in the description.
- Only affects color grading; no other visual or gameplay changes.
For No Man's Sky players who find the default color grading too heavy and want a more grounded, natural look. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla aesthetic or want more comprehensive visual overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to delete the SHADERCACHE folder after installing, or the mod won't take effect.
- If you're using mod manager, you can still manually place the .pak file—it's just a drag-and-drop.
- Back up your original SHADERCACHE folder if you want to revert easily, though it will regenerate.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- POiZiE
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,357
- Endorsements
- 153
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/1/2016
- Updated
- 12/1/2016
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Create /MODS/ folder in /GAMEDATA/PCBANKS/. Delete DISABLEMODS.TXT.
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