Hi everyone!New update just landed for Cyberpunk Ultimate Night City mod with enhanced visuals.Updated for DLSS 4.5 without Ray Reconstruction and for the newest 8.0.0 Ultra+ pathtracing mod. I was using 8K resolution with DLSS Ultra Performance in the video but the Cinematic DOF effect sometimes flickers with higher resolutions than 4K.
If you have issues with the latest reshade try 6.5.1 version, its pretty stable. Make sure to set the depth buffer right if you plan on using DOF.Thanks for your support and happy gaming!
README
Ultimate Night City 5.7 uses modded game files (LUT,ENV) alongside Reshade and RenoDX to achieve natural, realistic, and close to real-life visuals while maintaining the original vibe of Night City.
UNC 5.7 changes:
Made for DLSS 4.5
Adjusted weather states
Enhanced black levels and shadows
Balanced autoexposure
Updated for the latest 8.0.0 Ultra+ path tracing mod
In-game gamma is default 1.0 but may depend on your monitor. USE HDR PQ IN-GAME!!!
HDR PQ10 settings:
Peak Brightness 1000
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 settings/mods or without rt/pt 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 if you use older version of UNC.
1. To install them simply copy the "archive" and "engine" folders inside your main game folder.
2. Download and install the latest Ultra+ mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/10490
3. Make sure you installed the required mods first (CET).
4. Set Ultra+ according to my picture (Ultra+settings.png).
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.
ATTENTION: UNC 5.7 was made using DLSS 4.5 which is sharper and not requires Ray Reconstruction. This means the sharpening shaders were adjusted. If you play with RR and older DLSS I suggest using the 5.6 presets.
My mod contains 4 reshade presets:
UltimateNC_5.7_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_5.7_HDR_blur - HDR version. Use together with RenoDX HDR preset.
UltimateNC_5.7_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_5.7_dof - HDR version. Use together with RenoDX HDR preset.
0. UltimateNC 5.7 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.