Cinematic Realism ReShade V2
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 74 ReShade Preset mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Now Includes New Handpicked Weathers and Effects Introduced By Pollens - Retroboy51 See details below XrxVMZ4LyZQ Here is a video I put together in an attempt to recreate portions of the Sword of Destiny Trailer using my ReShade, Cinematic Realism V2.
Vanilla vs STLM + Cinematic Realism V2
STLM 2. 2. 1 + Cinematic Realism V2 + Pollens (This is my recommended setup - Weather shown in video is from Pollens!) nXTA6oNj9OU
Description Tired of all of the "E3" Presets? All of the "Washed Out" and "Overly Bright" Presets?
Honestly, going back and watching the old E3 trailers, I thought "you know, I bet the modding community could create something better than that". With the help of STLM 2. 2. 1, Pollens and this ReShade, I think we have come close.
This ReShade Preset attempts to introduce a beautiful cinematic experience, with a good touch of realism. And it has made playing the Witcher 3 an amazing experience.
Requirements: Requires STLM 2. 2. 1 and is built with ReShade 1. 1. 0 (I realize both of these mods / programs are older versions, but this is what I based everything off of and it works great) Please forgive my laziness for not updating for newer versions; I've spent so much time modding that I just want to play the damn game now.
I have created a preset for EACH LOCATION (listed below). Presets have been made for:
White Orchard Skellige Toussaint Kaer Morhen Velen/Novigrad/Oxenfurt Vizma Castle Once you download, you will see there are two separate versions:
1. More Cinematic - Includes Film Grain, Cinematic Letterbox and a little brighter 2. More Realistic - No Film Grain or Letterbox and a little darker Click Here: See Photo Album for Examples
Both have the option for playing with Depth of Field enabled.
Main Features:
SMAA
HDR Lighting
Bloom
Lens Flare
Color Tuning
Mood Light
Cinematic Realism ReShade V2 is a ReShade preset for The Witcher 3 that delivers a cinematic, realistic visual experience. It requires STLM 2.2.1 and ReShade 1.1.0. With over 1,200 endorsements and 38,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking enhanced visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,216 endorsements
- 38,772 downloads show it's been tried by many
- Delivers a cinematic look that enhances immersion
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may not work with current game versions or ReShade releases
- Requires specific older versions of STLM and ReShade, which can be tricky to find
For Witcher 3 players who want a cinematic, realistic visual overhaul without heavy performance loss. Perfect for those who enjoy tweaking their game's look and are comfortable with ReShade. Skip if you prefer vanilla graphics or want a more modern preset with ongoing updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the exact versions of STLM and ReShade specified, as newer versions may break the preset.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to keep track of your ReShade presets and easily switch between them.
- Test the preset in different weather and lighting conditions to see if it suits your taste before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Steamin661
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 38,772
- Endorsements
- 1,216
- Category
- ReShade Preset
- Created
- 1/22/2017
- Updated
- 2/9/2017
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