Original Color Darker Nights
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 58 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Makes Oblivions nights darker. In contrast to the first darker nights mod, this one doesn´t make the nights completely black. The bluish colors of Oblivions normal nights remain, so you you can still see something, just the brightness is turned down quite a bit (new values are about 30% of the original values). I sincerely recommend the following great mods and tweaks in addition to my mod: - DarkUI (you should take a little time to customize it) - Illumination Within (for illuminated windows at night) - Increase the values for the LightLOD in your Oblivion.ini I use: fLightLOD2=10000. 0000 fLightLOD1=8000. 0000 You might have to adjust these to fit your system. Cities look spectacular at night with these mods and the ini tweak (and of course my tiny darker nights mod ;-) ) Have fun.
Original Color Darker Nights is a simple visual mod for Oblivion that darkens nights while preserving the game's natural bluish tint, so you can still see your surroundings. With 979 endorsements and 64,676 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a more atmospheric night without complete blackness.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 979 endorsements and over 64k downloads — clearly a go-to for night darkness.
- Preserves the game's natural blue tint, so you're not stumbling in pitch black — just a moodier atmosphere.
- Lightweight and simple — no complex dependencies or load order headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — might have compatibility issues with newer Oblivion versions or mods.
- Only affects night brightness — if you want more dramatic lighting changes, this won't cut it.
For Oblivion players who want a darker, more immersive night without losing visibility. Perfect for those who find vanilla nights too bright but don't want the pitch-black experience of other mods. Skip if you're looking for major lighting overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if you're using Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) or other lighting mods that might conflict — test on a fresh save.
- If you're using a mod manager like Wrye Bash or Oblivion Mod Manager, install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder to avoid overwrite issues.
- Pair with a torch or light spell to see the effect clearly — you'll notice the difference immediately at night.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- klump
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 64,676
- Endorsements
- 979
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 5/11/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
🔧 How to Install Oblivion Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Oblivion →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Oblivion commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Oblivion mods await