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Volumetric Shading
Adds volumetric lighting, screen space reflections, and multiple other graphics tweaks. Open ingame configuration with Ctrl-C. Always use a version of this mod that matches your game version EXACTLY. Ignoring this will nearly always lead to your game crashin
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Volumetric Shading release should I use?
Latest stable file 0.7.0
Game version 1.17.9
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Volumetric Shading 0.7.0 targets 1.17.9. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Volumetric Shading required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This Vintage Story file is marked client-only.
What else does Volumetric Shading 0.7.0 need?
0.7.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Volumetric Shading without breaking your instance.
Built for Volumetric Shading 0.7.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 0.7.0. It targets 1.17.9; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.7.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Volumetric Shading add?
Adds volumetric lighting, screen space reflections, and multiple other graphics tweaks.
Open ingame configuration with Ctrl-C.
Always use a version of this mod that matches your game version EXACTLY. Ignoring this will nearly always lead to your game crashing.
The mod should now be mostly resistant to game updates. Still, if your game is crashing, check if you can download an update.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Volumetric Shading releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Vintage Story version
1.15.9
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.15.2
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.15.1
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.15.0
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.14.8
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.14.7
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Volumetric Shading versions and loaders
0.7.0
volumetricshading_v0.7.0.zip
15 Dec 2022
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.17.9 setup 1.17.9 release
0.6.1
volumetricshading_v0.6.1.zip
10 Nov 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.15.9 setup 1.15.9 release
0.6.0
volumetricshading_v0.6.0.zip
30 Jul 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.15.2 setup 1.15.01.15.11.15.2 release
0.5.1
volumetricshading_v0.5.1.zip
28 Mar 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.14.8 setup 1.14.8 release
0.5.0
volumetricshading_v0.5.0.zip
14 Mar 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.14.8 setup 1.14.8 release
0.4.0
volumetricshading_v0.4.0.zip
8 Mar 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.14.8 setup 1.14.8 release
0.3.3-dev.7
volumetricshading_v0.3.3-vs1.14.7.zip
15 Feb 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.14.7 setup 1.14.7 release
0.3.3-dev.8
volumetricshading_v0.3.3-vs1.14.8.zip
15 Feb 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.14.8 setup 1.14.8 release
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.
