Hi guys, just a little tuning/fix for UNC 5.81. The install process and mods are the same.
The same cinematic (Bodycam/VHS) style Reshade preset with many bold effects (e.g. fisheye.) which of course you can turn off.
IMPORTANT: UNC is not compatible with any other LUT, lighting or weather mod!
UNC 5.81 changes:
Reshade preset changes
Weather changes
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
In-game graphics everything maxed
4K DLSS Quality 0.20 sharpness, FGx2
5K, 8K DLSS Ultra Performance 0.20 sharpness FGx2
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## INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS ##
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ATTENTION:
The visuals in my video were achieved with renoDX and heavily dependent on Reshade so use them together with UltimateNC.
Be careful using the heaviest settings in Ultra+ path tracing mod decreases performance quite much. RTX 5090 recommended.
Always check the attached pictures about my settings.
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). Turn off Stronger Bounce Lighting.
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 5.81 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 2 AIO reshade presets:
UltimateNC_5.81 - Everything in one preset SDR version. Two types of dof (Cinematic_DOF and Noise_Blur) use only one not both. Bind a hotkey to them to quickly toggle on/off. Use this preset together with RenoDX SDR preset.
Here is the list of the shaders and their effects explained, some of them are more disruptive and not suited for casual gameplay. You can turn off anything you don't like.
blur (lens diffusion): subtle bloom effect
VHS_RA: greenish vhs color effect
OrtonBloom: surface bloom effect with color change
DPX: washed out effect Deleted in 5.81
LUT: controls the lut image file, color correction
CinematicDOF: heavy realistic DOF effect
Noise Blur: light dof effect around the screen (use only one dof effect preferably)
LumaSharpen: strong sharpening effect
CLS: contrast sharpening
Zenteon Local Contrast: texture surface smoothing
Perfect Perspective: fisheye effect (deforms the whole screen)
Clarity2: use only together with Fisheye! if you don't use fisheye turn this off also
CShade Motion Blur: realistic motion blur effect for more cinematic feel, can be disruptive, turn off if you don't like motion blur
Correct_Color: automatic color correction
UltimateNC_5.81_HDR - HDR version. Use together with RenoDX HDR preset.
Cinematic DOF is heavier on performance and NEEDS depth buffer. Check the attached picture. (depth1.jpg)
0. UltimateNC 5.81 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 Add-ons version of ReShade 6.6.2 from here: "https://reshade.me/downloads/ReShade_Setup_6.6.2_Addon.exe" Game crashes with newer versions.
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 Cyberpunk 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.
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.