No Artificial Player Light - Next Gen
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Did you ever notice that there is a light source that follows Geralt around, removing any darkness around him and making the light feel very artificial and sometimes making Geralt... pasted into the scene even with Ray-Tracing? This mod disables just that!
This mod is an evolution of my previous No Artificial Player Light mod, but done in a different way for Next-Gen. It is compatible with ANY lighting mod and was made for the Next-Gen Update for the game. If you are not on the Next-Gen update, or want some of the finer options that mod allows for, use that mod. There is a menu built-in into this mod where you can toggle the lights and it's type on and off in real-time.
Installation:
1. Download the file;
2. Extract it using the unpacker of your choosing (eg. winzip\winrar\7zip);
3. Drag and drop the extracted folders (bin and Mods) into your "\The Witcher 3\" game directory;
4. Navigate to "The Witcher 3\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc\";
5. Add the following line to "dx12filelist.txt" at the bottom:
artificialplayerlight.xml;
6. Install Shared Imports;
7. Play the game;
8. Toggle which type of lights you want to have enabled or disabled! By default both types of lights will be disabled.
Uninstallation:
1. Set the option to Default in the mod menu to reset the value it's default state.
2. Remove the installed mod from "The Witcher 3\Mods\" folder and remove artificialplayerlight.xml from" "The Witcher 3\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc\";
Removes the artificial light source that follows the player in Starfield, improving immersion and making interiors darker and more atmospheric. A simple, popular visual tweak with over 1,300 endorsements, ideal for players seeking a more realistic lighting experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,354 endorsements and 68k downloads
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just removes the fake light
- Great for screenshots and roleplay—caves and night scenes actually feel dark
⚠️ Cons
- May make some areas too dark to see without a flashlight or other light source
- Last updated in January 2026—check for patches if you're on a newer game version
For Starfield players who want a more grounded, atmospheric experience and don't mind carrying a flashlight. Perfect for immersion enthusiasts and screenshot artists. Skip if you prefer the convenience of always-visible surroundings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate—no extra steps needed.
- Pair this with a flashlight mod or carry a light source in-game to avoid stumbling in the dark.
- Test in a dark interior first to see if the effect is what you want—you can always remove the mod if it's too dark.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- ScoutBr0
- Version
- 2.08
- Downloads
- 68,801
- Endorsements
- 1,354
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/16/2022
- Updated
- 1/19/2026
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