: Includes localized sharpening filters to make road textures and dashboard gauges appear crisper without introducing excessive "noise."
: During installation, the preset usually requires specific shader libraries like SweetFX , Quint , or Astray .
: Download the latest ReShade framework from the official website and point it to the eurotrucks2.exe (usually in the bin/win_x64 folder). BLEAK RESHADE V1.3 – 1.46
is a popular visual enhancement preset designed specifically for Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.46 . It aims to transform the game’s often saturated or "cartoonish" vanilla lighting into a more cinematic, gritty, and realistic aesthetic. Key Features and Visual Style
: Drop the Bleak_Reshade_V1.3.ini file into the same folder as the game executable and select it from the ReShade in-game overlay (accessed via the Home key). Performance Impact : Includes localized sharpening filters to make road
: Significantly reduces the vibrancy of greens and blues, replacing them with muted, neutral tones.
Bleak ReShade is generally considered . Because it focuses more on color correction (LUTs) and contrast rather than heavy ray-tracing (RTGI) or ambient occlusion, players usually see a minimal drop in FPS—typically between 3 to 5 frames per second , depending on the hardware. It aims to transform the game’s often saturated
The primary goal of this preset is to achieve a that mimics the atmosphere of a cold, overcast day in Northern or Eastern Europe.