Freezing Winter Skellige

Update 02/2020: The Ultimate Refined Edition available!

Never say never, I suppose... Despite my prior intent of leaving version 1. 1. as the Final version for this Reshade, during my own playthroughs I found myself still tweaking some minor thing here and there  towards even more perfection every now and then. And at this point, I decided the resulting

Reshades are improved enough compared to the 1. 1. that it’s worthwhile to update and republish my Reshades (Authentic Wither, this Skellige Reshade and Toussaint Reshade ).

If you are new to my Reshades, I suggest using this newest version, which I have titled the Refined Edition. I heavily suggest reading my description page first so you get the idea behind this Modular Reshade aproach.

If you are using prior version 1. 1., I still think Refined Edition is worth updating to or at least checking out, even if the changes are quite slight. Biggest improvements are in regards to overall lighting (less bright or “hazy” outside, and more comfortable / brighter inside). I’ve also included two new filters, though only with very subtle effects. I’ve now added some new screenshots.

This time Refined Edition comes as only Full Version, with all the intended effects. If you don’t like specific effect, such as Depth of Field or MagicBloom, they are super easy to disable yourself in the Reshade menu. Trust me – If you are able to install Reshades, you are able to disable individual effects. : )

Once again, I thank you all for the interest and wish you great moments with this game, which only seems to mature like fine wine!   : )

I've always found vanilla look of the Skellige Isles to be way too warm, dim and mild to my tastes. These are the remote islands of harsh and hardened

Viking-like warriors - they are supposed to be cold, ragged and wintery!

Hence, I sought to create this Reshade which presents the area of Skellige Isles the way I always imagined it to be:

With colours of freezing cold Mid Winter - all the beautiful shades of blue and white, without forgetting or removing other colours

With fuller shadows and much darker Winter nights, especially during blizzards

Summons snow-like look and colours upon shrubs and other vegetation

With cozy and warm colours for heated interiors, fires and taverns

And as always with my Reshades - major focus on people and their skin hue that looks appropriately realistic and beautiful for the area and their habitants (reducing the red blush)

This Reshade has been in works for over a year, as a pet project of mine along with some other Reshades.