StarLuminous - Lighting Overhaul
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #37 of 297 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Modified the following locations:
UC Distribution Center - LUT change and increased indirect lighting
Euphorika - less fog and decreased intensity of two light sources
Va'ruun embassy lobby - removed two light sources
Va'ruun embassy basement - removed two fake light sources
Kore Kinetics - LUT Change
Trade Tower Xenofresh - Decreased indirect lighting
Ryujin HQ - Decreased indirect lighting and fog
Sanctum Universum - Removed a lot of light sources and increased indirect lighting
The Key - Decreased the intensity of Shinya's chair lighting
Vigilance - Decreased indirect lighting
Xenofresh factory - LUT change and decreased intensity
Subsection Seven - LUT change and decreased indirect lighting, increased intensity of a couple of light sources
UC Security office - LUT change and increased indirect lighting
Sixth Circle in Cydonia - Added two light sources and decreased the intensity of a couple of light sources
Legrandes Liquors - LUT change and decreased indirect lighting
Pit Stop Hopetown - LUT change and decreased fog
Mining League - Decreased indirect lighting and fog
Trade Tower Generdyne - Decreased light source intensity and indirect lighting, removed a couple of light sources
-1. 05 version-
Jemison Mercantile - removed unmotivated light sources and decreased the intensity of certain light sources
Viewport - added a couple of light sources and moved them to match up with the lighting objects
ECS Constant - decreased fogNeon's Reliant Medical - added one light source
Dream home - changed the exposure, moved unmotivated sources, and removed lighting objects that don't emit light
UC Vigilance - decreased fog
Eit Clothiers - changed the exposure, added two light sources, and moved unmotivated light sources
Generdyne Industries - Decreased fog and exposure
-1. 07 version-
The Den - Added light sources, and decreased the intensity of certain light sources. Changed the materials of light objects that don't emit light. Removed a lighting box that leaked from The Trade Authority. Moved unmotivated light sources and balanced the overall lighting of the station
Taiyo Astroneering Store - Decreased indirect lighting and exposure
Sona's Home - Decreased fog and indirect lighting, removed unmotivated light sources, adjusted light sources, added dust particles
EIT Clothiers - increased indirect lighting
New Homestead - adjusted exposure
-1. 09 version-
The Lodge - Replaced light sources and decreased indirect lighting, added emittance
The Scow - removed light sources and added new ones
Akila Gal Bank exterior - modified light sources and changed thei
StarLuminous - Lighting Overhaul reworks lighting in several interiors, replacing intense lighting with harsh, moody tones. A compact visual mod with 477 endorsements and 117,142 downloads, last updated May 2025. Ideal for players seeking atmospheric, darker interiors without major gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (477 endorsements) and widely downloaded (117k) — clearly resonates with players
- Focused scope: touches only a few interiors, so it's lightweight and won't overhaul your whole game
- Last updated May 2025 — recent enough to likely work with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers a handful of interiors — if you want a full lighting overhaul, this won't cut it
- Moody lighting isn't for everyone — some may find it too dark or harsh for those specific locations
For players who want a subtle, atmospheric tweak to specific interiors without a massive overhaul. If you're after a complete lighting revamp, skip this and look for something broader. Perfect for those who enjoy darker, more cinematic vibes in their game.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a visual mod, use your mod manager's preview or toggle feature to compare before/after in-game
- If you're using other lighting mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take priority
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported conflicts with specific interiors
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Hw
- Version
- 1.09
- Downloads
- 117,142
- Endorsements
- 477
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 7/8/2024
- Updated
- 5/5/2025
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