Chelonia Visuals - Graphics Overhaul
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #115 of 208 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
All of the weathers have been redone.
Colors, fog, mist and clouds have been altered.
Reflections improved a bit, as well as shadows and LOD.
The mod should receive further updates, or fixes if needed.
HOW TO:
1:.:Extract and copy folder and files from the .rar archive, into your "Red Dead Redemption 2" game folder.
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Optional Reshade preset. - Reshade is technically not needed in v1. 4, but still recommended!
2:.:Open Reshade installation, select RDR2.exe
Then Select "CheloniaPreset".ini file, when asked about choosing a preset, then click Next
Reshade will automatically install all the needed effects and apply the preset when launching the game,
if it somehow does not, open Reshade by pressing Home when in-game and select CheloniaPreset.ini
Note: You will have to install Vulkan version of Reshade in order for it to work with RDR2
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NOTE:
You "must have" Lenny`s Mod Loader and ScriptHook installed and set up prior to installing this mod.
If you like it please endorse it, cheers!
And please dont upload to the other sites!
Chelonia Visuals is a graphics overhaul for Red Dead Redemption 2 that enhances realism while preserving the original art direction. It also disables certain visual effects deemed unappealing. With 349 endorsements and recent updates, it's a community-supported visual mod for players seeking improved graphics without straying from the base game's look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 349 endorsements
- Recently updated (May 2025) so it's likely compatible with current game versions
- Focuses on realism without overhauling the art style completely
⚠️ Cons
- Description is vague on exactly what visual changes are made
- No mention of performance impact, so it might hit your FPS
- Compatibility with other graphics mods or reshades is unconfirmed
For RDR2 players who want a more realistic look without a complete visual overhaul. If you're happy with the base graphics or prefer heavy reshades, this might not be for you. It's for those who want subtle but noticeable improvements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a graphics mod, make sure your GPU can handle the extra load—test in a demanding area like Saint Denis.
- If you're using other visual mods, install Chelonia last to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments for any known issues with specific graphics settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- instanity
- Version
- 1.51
- Downloads
- 17,241
- Endorsements
- 349
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/14/2023
- Updated
- 5/31/2025
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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