Cutscenes to Scale
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 14 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Cutscenes transcoded to various resolutions for fewer dropped frames and more HDD space. Cutscenes were originally in 2160p, which the game scales during playback.
Tutorial videos - separated by button input prompts - were originally in 1080p, half the resolution of 2160p. Transcoded resolutions posted here are 540p (half 1080p,) and 720p (half 1440p.)
The "Misc" files are used during the "House" sequences - things like the static on the TV, or the desktop crash on the laptop. Most were originally 1080p files, while the desktop crash video resolution was 2000x1124. I haven't tested these transcodes in-game, so they're included as an optional add-on.
Download the zip files which suit your needs and extract them into Returnal\Returnal\Content\Movies\.
A small utility mod that transcodes game cutscenes to match the player's screen resolution, eliminating black bars or scaling artifacts. With 39 endorsements and 1,848 downloads, it's a niche fix for players bothered by mismatched cutscene quality. Last updated in March 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves a real annoyance: cutscenes that don't fit your screen.
- Lightweight and to the point—no bloat, just the fix.
- Decent download count (1,848) shows some players found it useful.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 39 endorsements—community hasn't fully embraced it.
- Last updated in March 2023—may not work with newer game versions.
For players who are bothered by cutscenes that don't match their monitor's aspect ratio or resolution. If you're a perfectionist about visual consistency, this mod might be for you. Skip if you don't notice or care about cutscene scaling issues.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's file structure—if it replaces video files, back up the originals first.
- Verify your game's resolution settings match your desktop before installing.
- If the mod doesn't work, try manually setting your game to the same resolution as the cutscenes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Returnal Mods
- Author
- Handbrake
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 1,848
- Endorsements
- 39
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 3/3/2023
- Updated
- 3/4/2023
🔧 How to Install Returnal Mods
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