Crowd NPC eye Ambient occlusion Fix
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 297 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Reportedly still working on latest version of Starfield
0. 7 update:
- []new compression method
- []updated 2 maps that weren't updated before
- redid all the other maps to make effect smoother
The baked AO maps for crowd NPCs that were in the game seem incomplete. Only two of them had any amount of shading applied to the eyes and the rest had none. I merely went in and painted in AO into all the maps so that there's an appropriate amount of shading around their eyes so they no longer seem to glow.
Copy the Data folder to \Documents\My games\Starfield\
and then add the lines
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
to your StarfieldCustom.ini file, if its not already present
There should be no performance impact since its just a baked AO map that was already present and applied in the game. With version 0. 7 the textures are slightly smaller so maybe marginally better memory usage?
This small visual fix updates the ambient occlusion maps for crowd NPC eyes in Cyberpunk 2077, eliminating the uncanny glow that makes them look artificial. With nearly 4,000 endorsements and 300,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for players who notice the eye shine.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust — nearly 4,000 endorsements and 300k downloads
- Directly fixes a common visual annoyance without changing gameplay
- Simple, focused mod that does one thing well
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Only affects crowd NPCs, not named characters or player character
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who are bothered by the unnatural glow in NPC eyes, especially during close-ups or photo mode. If you're a visual purist who wants a more grounded look, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't notice the eye shine or prefer gameplay over visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files directly into your Cyberpunk 2077 game folder, typically under 'archive/pc/mod'.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex, you can install it with a single click and manage updates easily.
- Since this mod only affects crowd NPCs, test it in a busy area like the market to see the difference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- grootpiesang
- Version
- 0.7
- Downloads
- 300,077
- Endorsements
- 3,932
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 9/15/2023
- Updated
- 9/20/2023
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