2013 Concept Lighting Mod
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #244 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod aims to recreate the atmosphere of the Concept Art and Debut Trailer from 2013, but it's not supposed to be a 1:1 representation but rather an enhanced version and with other artistic decisions by me, so it won't be exactly the same as the 2013 Debut Trailer but keeping the vibe from it.
Heart Of Stones is already included, Toussaint its not included for now, i will make a new update on the future to make the Toussaint region.
I still have more plans and improvements to do with this mod so will add more things and changes in future.
The mod its based on the Witcher 2 Lighting mod made by r1dman, credits to him for the Original mod and for let me use his mod as base.
1 - Drag the mod2013_concept_lighting_mod_update to your mods folder.
2 - Install the mod VGX Burning Village Cutscene is need to have the intended look but give higher priority to my mod, credits to Hyadum to let me use his custom ENV to make it compatible with my mod.
3 - My mod needs higher priority over your other mods or it will give issues on the clouds, use script merger to see any conflicts with the mods.
4 - It is recommended to use a new clean save to avoid issues, some existing saves may still load weathers and effects from your previous lighting mod, but if you don't want to start a new game, try your existing save, but if you encounter issues make a new save, if problems persist please let me know about the problem.
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E3 Inspired Ponytail
VGX Weapons
E3 2013 and VGX Kaer Morhen Armour
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Credits to r1dman let me use his mod as base.
Credits to Hyadum to let me use his custom ENV VGX Burning Village Cutscene to make it compatible with my mod.
Special thanks to IWantMoreMods41T4 for teach me how to make lighting mods and for his support in all my projects.
Thanks to IronmanToday for testing the mod and give some feedback.
Thanks to Moon on GudMods Discord Server for helping me to solve the clouds issues on the mod.
Thanks to ElementaryLewis let me know this cool font to use on my mod page.
A lighting overhaul inspired by the 2013 concept art and debut trailer, this mod aims to recreate the game's original visual atmosphere. With 141 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it has a modest following. Last updated in December 2025, it remains relatively recent.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 141 endorsements
- Over 5,200 downloads shows real interest
- Recently updated (December 2025) so likely works with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or videos in description to preview the effect
- Compatibility with other lighting mods unconfirmed
For players who loved the 2013 concept art and want that moody, atmospheric look back. If you're into visual overhauls and don't mind experimenting, this is worth a shot. Skip if you prefer the current lighting style or want a more comprehensive graphics overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original lighting files before replacing them, so you can revert if needed.
- If you use other visual mods, test this one first in a new game to see if there are conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported issues or load order advice.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- The White Wolf
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 5,251
- Endorsements
- 141
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/18/2024
- Updated
- 12/7/2025
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