Hi everyone!
Ive been working quite long on a new update for my Cyberpunk mod and its finally ready to release. Make sure to read the install instructions or check my video guide here on Patreon.
Huge thanks for the continuous support and love, it means a lot to me!
Cheers
UNC 5.6 changes:
Reworked LUT
New reshade presets (lut, bloom, dof)
Adjustments to weather and clouds
Tuned for newest Ultra+ PT mod with More Bounce Light
In-game gamma is default 1.0 but may depend on your monitor.
HDR PQ10 settings:
Peak Brightness 800
Paper white 200
Tonemapping 3
Saturation 0
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## INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS ##
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Attention: This version works best with Ultra Plus path tracing mod's newest NextV3 setting with More Bounce Light turned ON! Using other pt/rt setting or without them may look worse, in this case use UNC 4.51.
Check the attached pictures.
DISCLAIMER: The visuals in my video were achieved with renoDX and mostly Reshade so use them together with UltimateNC.
0. LUT and ENV merged into one file, make sure to delete the old UltimateNC_env file.
1. To install them simply copy the "archive" and "engine" folders inside your base game folder.
2. Download and install the latest Ultra Plus mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/10490
3. Make sure you installed the required mods first (CET).
4. Set Ultra Plus according to my picture (Ultra+settings.jpg): PTNextV3, Quality Level Insane, SHaRC Insane, VRAM 20/24/32 and most importantly More Bounce Light ON.
5. I also recommend using texture mods (surfaces, HD Reworked Project, Environmental Texture Overhaul, Better Tree Textures, Alternative Skin Material) but be careful with your VRAM consumption, game begins to stutter if you run out of it.
6. Check out some of Cyanidex's mods (Blur begone, Wind begone, etc.) and install them to your own taste.
7. LOD mods are also necessary for immersion. (Not So Good Draw Distance Mod, Improved Environmental LODs, Improved Vegetation LODs, etc.)
8. The best rain mod IMO is the Clear Rain mod. Link in my modlist.
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## RESHADE INSTALL ##
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I decided to merge all effects into a LUT picture file because of the noticeable performance impact of my previous reshade presets. Also brought back Cinematic DOF preset.
My mod contains 4 reshade presets:
UltimateNC_5.6_blur - Lighter dof/blur for SDR version. I binded PageDown to turn off blur but you can change it to anythig you prefer. This preset uses Noise Blur, which DOES NOT require depth buffer. Use this preset together with RenoDX SDR preset.
UltimateNC_5.6_HDR_blur - HDR version. Use together with RenoDX HDR preset.
UltimateNC_5.6_dof - This one uses heavier Cinematic DOF which NEEDS depth buffer. DOF can be disruptive sometimes so PageDown binded to toggle on/off the effect. Use with RenoDX SDR preset.
UltimateNC_5.6_dof - HDR version. Use together with RenoDX HDR preset.
0. UltimateNC 5.6 uses RenoDX for the full visual experience which requires the Add-ons version of Reshade. I made two separate RenoDX presets for SDR and HDR.
1. Download the latest ReShade from here: "https://reshade.me" Make sure to download the ADD-ONS version.
2. Install ALL the shaders by clicking twice on the "Check/Uncheck all" button.
3. Do NOT install any add-ons from the setup, finish the install.
4. Copy the "bin" folder into your main folder.
5. Launch the game and press "Home" to bring up the Reshade interface, you can Skip Tutorial.
6. Choose the preset in the upper bar on the interface then press "Select".
7. Choose one of the RenoDX presets in the RenoDX window: I use preset #1 for SDR and Preset #2 for HDR. You have to set them up manually according to my pictures.
8. Optional: If you don't see a difference or looks weird, you have to set the depth buffer in reshade "Preprocessor definitions". (check picture: depth1.jpg)
9. I recommend binding a toggle key to quickly turn on/off the preset. You can set this in the Settings tab. (PageUp for me)
10. If you prefer playing with or without DOF, I recommend setting a hotkey to quickly turn it on/off in case of need. (I set PageDown)
11. Check the attached pictures how your reshade should look like.
12. You can change the preset effects according to your liking: use the sliders shown in the picture (reshade_preset). LUT chroma amount is for color change, luma amount is for contrast.
MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS SELECT THE LATEST UPDATED PRESET!
Feel free to ask any question on Patreon, will try my best to answer them ASAP.