HDR Wartales

Created by Cato

Added Jan. 5, 2025

Shader used: ReShade

Preset description:

Tweaked for: 2560x1440p resolution, High settings. ----------- TECHNIQUES IN-USE Levels (Helps colors pop - optional) LumaSharpen (Removes a huge amount of blur) HDR (High Dynamic Range: increases contrast scale) Vibrance (Enhances colour depth) With these settings we cancel out the dreary washed-out overlay and allow the game to shine both in depth and clarity. Please see the slider comparison images below. ----------- INSTALLATION Make sure you have the latest ReShade: https://reshade.me/ Run the ReShade installer with default options, select 'Wartales' and DX10/11/12 Support. Download this preset. Rename the file to 'HDR_Wartales.txt' (or whatever). Copy the preset file to Wartales home directory. On steam this would be: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Wartales When you boot up the game, hit 'HOME' key on your keyboard to bring up the Reshade Menu. Select the HDR_Wartales preset and tick apply. Tip: You can set a hotkey within Reshade Settings for 'Apply Overlay' which toggles Reshade on/off in-game for comparison. I use the 'END' key.

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