No Shadows and Internal Resolution Tweaks

⭐ ⭐ (348 endorsements) 📥 11,949 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 7/29/2018
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By iammrmikeman · Tweaks & Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/9/2025 📅 Created: 7/29/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ AMUMSS — AMUMSS (script compiler) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #20 of 43 Tweaks & Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A performance mod that used to be so much more

This mod was essentially dlss before dlss existed. 
 A precursor only done natively in engine, and without weird frame artefact's produced in more modern upscalers. 

ABBANDONED DUE TO FSR UPDATE

Old version still available for NEXT update ONLY!  - Pre FSR update

BUGS:

Can still see players foot shadows as could not reduce distance further

My Mods Will Always Be Free

Youtube - Please Support me

Reach me: iammrmikeman25@gmail.com

Discord - @iammrmikeman

Be patient — might be buried in debug logs

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A performance mod for No Man's Sky that removes shadows and tweaks internal resolution to boost FPS, acting as a native upscaler before DLSS existed. Abandoned due to a FSR update, with an old version available only for the NEXT update. 348 endorsements and 11,949 downloads show community interest despite its outdated status.

✨ Key Features

Disables shadows for a performance boost
Tweaks internal resolution to improve frame rate without modern upscalers
Old version available for the NEXT update only, pre-FSR
Known bug: player foot shadows remain visible
Author's mods are free, with support via YouTube and Discord

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community trust with 348 endorsements and nearly 12k downloads
  • Native engine approach avoids the frame artifacts of modern upscalers
  • Simple performance gain for lower-end rigs—just drop it in and go

⚠️ Cons

  • Abandoned—no updates since February 2025, so it's stuck pre-FSR
  • Only works on the NEXT update; current versions are out of luck
  • Foot shadows still visible, which might bug perfectionists
🎯 Is This For You?
For No Man's Sky players on older hardware who want a quick FPS boost without fancy upscaling tech. Also for modders curious about early native resolution tricks. Skip if you're on the latest update—this mod won't work for you.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you're on the NEXT update—this mod won't work on newer versions
  • Back up your original files before overwriting, just in case
  • Check the mod's Discord or YouTube for troubleshooting if shadows persist

📊 Mod Details

Game
No Mans Sky Mods
Author
iammrmikeman
Version
1.0
Downloads
11,949
Endorsements
348
Category
Tweaks & Fixes
Created
7/29/2018
Updated
2/9/2025

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