Northern Wilderness ReShade
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 24 Presets - ENB and ReShade mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NORTHERN WILDERNESS - RESHADE PRESET
Northern Wilderness is a preset for ReShade 3
This is based on "Cool Wasteland Preset" for Fallout4
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[]Cooler color palette (More blue+green, less red - This removes the colorful warm/orange look of Vanilla game)[/]
[]Outwashed look, reduced saturation[/]
[]Darker, more vibrant Sky[/]
[]Dynamic depth of field [/]
[]More contrast[/]
[]More sharpness & details (better looking textures)[/]
[]decent grain-effect for reducing color-banding[/]
[]No FPS drop.[/]
INSTALLATION
For using this preset you need ReShade v3.
Download ReShade https://reshade.me/
Install ReShade & Preset:
Download ReShade Installer and select Skyrim SE Game EXE "SkyrimSE.exe".
Click on "Direct3D 10+" button (it's already selected so click again) and accept downloading collection of standard effects from github. Select all, press OK.
Locate Northern Wilderness folder in your Skyrim Data Folder (Download with NMM)
Copy "Northern_Wilderness_1_0.ini" to your main Skyrim folder. (steam/steamapps/common/skyrim special edition)
That's it. Start the Game.
There's an initialisation lag during loading screen.
Open ReShade overlay by pressing "SHIFT+F2". You can follow the integrated tutorial.
SELECT NORTHERN WILDERNESS 1. 0 PRESET IN OVERLAY TO APPLY SETTINGS
ReShade should now work.
Add this to dxgi.ini (Skyrim main folder) to enable HOTKEYS:
KeyMenu=113,0,1
InputProcessing=2
KeyScreenshot=44,0,0
KeyEffects=145,0,0
[]Access ReShade interface by pressing "SHIFT+F2"[/]
[]You can turn off ReShade by pressing the "SCROLL"-KEY.[/]
[]Pressing "PRINT" allows you to save PNG Screenshots in your Fallout 4 folder.[/]
[]You can toggle the DOF with the "PAUSE"-KEY[/]
[]If you don't like the DOF you can deactivate it permanently: [/]
[*]Open ReShad
Northern Wilderness ReShade is a ReShade 3 preset for Fallout 4, based on the Cool Wasteland Preset. It delivers a cooler, desaturated color palette with a washed-out look, darker vibrant skies, and dynamic depth of field. With 131 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated visual overhaul for players seeking a moodier wasteland.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 131 endorsements and 5,232 downloads
- Gives the wasteland a distinct, cold atmosphere that stands out from vanilla
- Dynamic depth of field adds cinematic flair without extra mods
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be fully compatible with the latest ReShade versions
- Requires ReShade 3, which might need manual setup for some users
- The washed-out look isn't for everyone—if you prefer vibrant colors, skip this
For Fallout 4 players who want a grittier, colder wasteland with a cinematic feel. If you're into atmospheric presets and don't mind tweaking ReShade, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer colorful, high-contrast visuals or want a modern, actively updated preset.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ReShade 3 installed and set up for Fallout 4 before adding this preset.
- Use the ReShade in-game overlay to adjust depth of field intensity to your liking.
- If the preset looks too washed out, try tweaking the saturation slider in ReShade's settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- thermalpaste
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,232
- Endorsements
- 131
- Category
- Presets - ENB and ReShade
- Created
- 11/2/2016
- Updated
- 11/2/2016
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