RDR2 Enhanced Visual Settings
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 113 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod is no longer being developed as I'm becoming quite busy. Feel free to look over what I've done and create your own, it's just config values after all.
Use whatever you want, just pay attention to the License in the file contents ;)
Thanks for all the support, and looking forward to seeing other people's visual mods.
RDR2 Enhanced Visual Settings
Description:
This mod modifies values contained in VisualSettings.dat and the Graphics options menu in order to allow for new settings.
The mod requires you to install "Lenny's Mod Loader" which you can get here: https://www.rdr2mods.com/downloads/rdr2/tools/76-lennys-mod-loader-rdr/
You'll also need Scripthook V for RDR2: https://www.dev-c.com/rdr2/scripthookrdr2/
Drag and drop "lml" folder into your existing "lml"folder which will be there if you installed "Lenny's Mod Loader" correctly.
Optional: There is an optional folder containing Performance and HQ (high quality) presets for those looking to gain performance, or for those with beefy GPU's to crank things up a bit. Drag and drop one of the two optional folders on top of the existing mod's lml folder to install.
This has been tested on a GTX 1070, things may differ for you.
I take no responsibility for any problems you have with this mod, from computer to Rockstar account issues.
I consider this mod experimental, certain things may or may not work, especially the new "Special" settings, so don't be surprised if they're not working properly. Until I can find where the values for the various presets are stored, I have no way of fixing any problems they have. I merely unlocked them.
You can mix and match features and even remove some as you see fit.
For example, if you only wanted the new options menu changes, when installing the mod just delete the update/common/ folder. If you wanted just the options and the vignette removal, only delete visualsettings.dat from update/common/data.
Experimenting is encouraged.
Removed Vignette effect (for real this time)
Added optional HQ and Performance presets
HQ changes:
-Increased various LOD distances
-Increased precision of volumetric fog
-Changed resolution of volumetric fog from 512 to 1024
-Increased shadow distance by 1. 5x
-Increased soft shadow distance to 120
-Increased distance before various effects fade out
-Increased screenspace shadow sample counts
Performance changes:
-Reduced various LOD distances
-Reduced precision of volumetric fog
-Decreased res
RDR2 Enhanced Visual Settings tweaks VisualSettings.dat and the Graphics options menu to unlock new graphics settings. With 255 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, this mod is a solid choice for players wanting more control over Red Dead Redemption 2's visuals. Last updated in May 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 255 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Unlocks hidden graphics settings for finer visual tuning.
- Simple file-based install—no complex dependencies.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Modifying VisualSettings.dat could conflict with other graphics mods.
- Potential performance impact if settings are pushed too high.
For RDR2 players who want to push the game's visuals beyond the default options and tweak settings not normally accessible. If you're a graphics enthusiast or want to squeeze more detail out of the game, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla graphics or prefer a more plug-and-play experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make a backup of your original VisualSettings.dat before replacing it.
- Start with moderate settings to avoid performance drops, then adjust incrementally.
- Check the mod's comments for user-tested settings if you're unsure what to change.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Swartz420
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 10,588
- Endorsements
- 255
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 5/4/2021
- Updated
- 5/5/2021
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