Novigrad Sewers Lighting Improved
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #70 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod changes a pet peeve of mine: the environment definition file for the sewers in Novigrad has "cinematic" and "filmic" in its name, yet it has none of those qualities, it has raised black levels and washed out colors. This mod aims to change that, making it look better for OLED screens and people who use HDR. This mod is best paired with Ray Tracing enabled, Morgue Lights Fix, No Artificial Player Light, Cozy RTX Fires. Check out the screenshots for comparisons, there are Before/After/After with RT so you can see the differences.
Do I still need this if I play with Ray Tracing on? Yes, Ray Tracing can alleviate some of these issues, but it doesn't fix the lighting entirely, as you will still face forced raised black levels and washed out colors.
Features:
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[]Corrected black levels so that the game can achieve true black on OLED screens;
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]Improved colors so it looks less washed out and better colors for HDR screens;[]Added new environment areas for portions of the sewers that were missing;
[]Improved harsh environment area transitions for less drastic transitions;
[]Fixed some areas where occlusion is broken and lighting could bleed through;
[]Added new torches to the arena and turned on torches in other areas;
[]Added missing interior camera to the Morgue;
[]Tweaked some quest-specific lights for better gameplay.
Installation:
1. Download the file;
2. Extract it using the unpacker of your choosing (eg. winzip/winrar/7zip);
3. Drag and drop the "modNovigradSewersLightingImproved" folder into your "/The Witcher 3/Mods/" game directory (if it doesn't exist, create it);
4. Play the game.
Uninstallation:
1. Remove the modNovigradSewersLightingImproved folder from the Mods folder.
A compact visual mod for The Witcher 3 that darkens Novigrad's sewers and adds cinematic lighting, optimized for HDR and OLED displays. With 363 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a solid choice for players seeking atmosphere without performance hits.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 363 endorsements and 72k downloads
- Lightweight visual tweak that won't tank your framerate
- Active author—updated in Feb 2026, so it's likely compatible with current patches
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Novigrad sewers—don't expect changes elsewhere
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind
- Might be too dark for non-HDR/OLED setups, could crush blacks on standard monitors
For Witcher 3 players who want a moodier, more atmospheric sewer experience, especially if you're on HDR or OLED. Skip if you're after broad visual overhauls or play on a bright, non-HDR display.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and drop—no manual file placement needed.
- Test in different lighting conditions (torch vs. no torch) to see if the darkness is too much for your screen.
- Pair with a lighting mod like 'The Witcher 3 HD Reworked' for a cohesive look, but check compatibility first.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- ScoutBr0
- Version
- 1.03
- Downloads
- 72,495
- Endorsements
- 363
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 5/8/2025
- Updated
- 2/23/2026
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