From a318236768178f2b65cc76849c446e4d8c67e29c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JustinVollmer Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2026 12:25:39 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fix --- Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md | 63 +++++++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+), 29 deletions(-) diff --git a/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md b/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md index b490682..4f21f78 100644 --- a/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md +++ b/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ ## About -Setup for weather, lighting and color grading. All mods in this guide are by **CyanideX**, except *The Nullifier* (robber804), and are built to work together: +Setup for weather, lighting and color grading. All mods in this guide are by **CyanideX**, except _The Nullifier_ (robber804), and are built to work together: - **Nova City 2** replaces the weather and lighting (ENV) of the game. - **Weather Switcher** controls the weather and is required by Nova City 2. @@ -11,43 +11,46 @@ Setup for weather, lighting and color grading. All mods in this guide are by **C > Nova City 2 is designed for **Path Tracing**. It still works with RT or raster, but those modes are not its focus. --- + ## Mods -| Mod name | Link | Purpose | Note | -| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | -| Nova City 2 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/12490) | Weather & lighting overhaul (ENV) | | -| Weather Switcher | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/18027) | Change weather, control time, customize clouds | **Required** by Nova City 2 | -| The Nullifier | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/23091) | Removes sector lighting overrides | **Required** by Nova City 2 | -| Nova LUT 4.0 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/11622) | Color grading (LUT) | | -| LUT Switcher 3 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/16310) | Switch LUTs in real time | + Optional file: **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | -| Nova Optics | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/29190) | Exposure, bloom, vignette etc. + vehicle fix | Optional, see [Nova Optics](#nova-optics) | +| Mod name | Link | Purpose | Note | +| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | +| Nova City 2 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/12490) | Weather & lighting overhaul (ENV) | | +| Weather Switcher | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/18027) | Change weather, control time, customize clouds | **Required** by Nova City 2 | +| The Nullifier | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/23091) | Removes sector lighting overrides | **Required** by Nova City 2 | +| Nova LUT 4.0 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/11622) | Color grading (LUT) | | +| LUT Switcher 3 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/16310) | Switch LUTs in real time | + Optional file: **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | +| Nova Optics | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/29190) | Exposure, bloom, vignette etc. + vehicle fix | Optional, see [Nova Optics](#nova-optics) | -**Requirements** (all listed under *Dependency Mods* in [SitirioTV's Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Collection](./SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md)): +**Requirements** (all listed under _Dependency Mods_ in [SitirioTV's Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Collection](./SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md)): [Cyber Engine Tweaks](./cyber-engine-tweaks.md), Codeware, redscript, RED4ext, ArchiveXL, TweakXL, Window Utils --- + ## Installation 1. Install the requirements first. 2. Drag & drop the content of each ZIP into the Cyberpunk 2077 root folder. - Steam: `...\steamapps\common\Cyberpunk 2077\` -3. For **LUT Switcher 3**, also download the optional file **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** from its *Files* tab. Without a pack, LUT Switcher shows no LUTs. +3. For **LUT Switcher 3**, also download the optional file **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** from its _Files_ tab. Without a pack, LUT Switcher shows no LUTs. > **Updating from Nova City 1?** Delete the `NovaCityTools` folder in `bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks\mods\` and the `NovaOverrides.ini` config file. ### Remove these mods -| Remove | Why | -| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ | -| Other weather / lighting / ENV mods | Nova City 2 replaces them | -| Vignette-removal and exposure mods (e.g. *Crouch vignette effect remover*) | Not compatible with Nova City 2 | -| Ultra Fog | Overrides the same file. Use **Ultra Fog Lite** instead | -| Night City Visuals Nulled, Night City Fog Nulled, Dogtown Visuals Nulled | Replaced by The Nullifier | -| ENV Tuner Lite, Eye Adaptation Auto Exposure Fix | Not compatible with Nova Optics | -| Preem Optics, Blind Begone | Replaced by Nova Optics | -| Other LUT mods | Only one LUT can be active. Use LUT Switcher packs instead | +| Remove | Why | +| -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | +| Other weather / lighting / ENV mods | Nova City 2 replaces them | +| Vignette-removal and exposure mods (e.g. _Crouch vignette effect remover_) | Not compatible with Nova City 2 | +| Ultra Fog | Overrides the same file. Use **Ultra Fog Lite** instead | +| Night City Visuals Nulled, Night City Fog Nulled, Dogtown Visuals Nulled | Replaced by The Nullifier | +| ENV Tuner Lite, Eye Adaptation Auto Exposure Fix | Not compatible with Nova Optics | +| Preem Optics, Blind Begone | Replaced by Nova Optics | +| Other LUT mods | Only one LUT can be active. Use LUT Switcher packs instead | --- + ## Setup in Game All three tools are configured in the **CET overlay** (see [Cyber Engine Tweaks](./cyber-engine-tweaks.md)). Each one has its own window. @@ -56,7 +59,7 @@ All three tools are configured in the **CET overlay** (see [Cyber Engine Tweaks] 1. Open the **LUT Switcher** window. 2. Select **Nova LUT** in the sidebar, then **Nova LUT 4**. -3. Optional: Star it to add it to your *Favorites*. +3. Optional: Star it to add it to your _Favorites_. The active LUT is saved automatically and persists across saves and reloads. @@ -66,7 +69,7 @@ The active LUT is saved automatically and persists across saves and reloads. No setup needed, the defaults work fine. Useful features: -- **Weather tab:** Lists all weather states, including the custom *Nova City* states. Click one to apply it. +- **Weather tab:** Lists all weather states, including the custom _Nova City_ states. Click one to apply it. - **Reset/Resume Weather:** Returns to the normal weather cycle. - **Auto Apply:** Applies the selected weather every time you load a save (e.g. 24/7 sun). Leave it **off** for the natural weather cycle. - **Toggles tab:** Persistent toggles for visual features like blur, shadows and reflections. @@ -101,18 +104,20 @@ Changes are applied live and saved when you release the slider. > Higher values brighten dark scenes further, but the image can start to look washed out. Check the result at night **and** at noon. --- + ## Troubleshooting -| Problem | Solution | -| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | +| Problem | Solution | +| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Still too dark | Raise **Shadow Boost** in Nova Optics. Reset the in-game gamma to default. A flashlight mod helps in unlit areas | -| Nova Optics doesn't change anything | Check that it says **Enabled**, **Auto** is unchecked and **Override** + **Global** are checked | -| Badlands / some areas ignore the weather | **The Nullifier** is missing | -| Weather never changes | Turn off **Auto Apply** in Weather Switcher, or click **Reset/Resume Weather** | -| LUT Switcher shows no LUTs | Install the optional **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | -| LUT Switcher / Nova Optics window missing | CET or one of the requirements is missing or outdated | +| Nova Optics doesn't change anything | Check that it says **Enabled**, **Auto** is unchecked and **Override** + **Global** are checked | +| Badlands / some areas ignore the weather | **The Nullifier** is missing | +| Weather never changes | Turn off **Auto Apply** in Weather Switcher, or click **Reset/Resume Weather** | +| LUT Switcher shows no LUTs | Install the optional **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | +| LUT Switcher / Nova Optics window missing | CET or one of the requirements is missing or outdated | --- + ## References - [SitirioTV's Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Collection](./SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md)