Mods / XV Shaders
- Tags:
- Author:
- XyrVexus
- Side:
- Client
- Created:
- Oct 7th 2025 at 5:28 PM
- Last modified:
- Aug 22nd at 7:39 PM
- Downloads:
- 10010
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Recommended download (for Vintage Story 1.22.0 - 1.22.7):
xvshaders_1.0.2.zip 1-click install
-------- XV Shaders --------
▶️ Run the .xv command in chat to change the settings via an in-game GUI
Shader replacements:
Round Particles
Replaces the quad particle shader so that particles appear soft and round.
The round particles pair perfectly with Real Smoke!
Should work fine alongside other shaders as long as they do not change also change quad particles.
If you want to remove these and use the other shaders, remove the "xvshaders/assets/game/shaders/particlesquad.fsh" file from the mod's zip file.
Optional additions:
Each of the following shaders is brand new, so they will not replace or collide with other mods. They can all run together and are highly configurable from an in-game GUI by running the .xv command in the chat.
Edge Effects
This shader detects edges using the Sobel technique. It can create outlines, auras, and blur.
Palette Swap
Allows you to shift colors and saturation, so you can have a more realistic experience or feel like you're on another planet. There is also a "Synthwave Palette" toggle which makes reds and purples really pop.
CRT
A labor of love, the CRT shader will delight with its nostalgic softening of Vintage Story's hard pixel edges.
Thank you Cheeki for the assistance during development!
| Mod Version | Mod Identifier | For Game version | Downloads | Released | Changelog | Download | 1-click mod install* |
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| 1.0.2 | xvshaders | 3028 | May 7th at 3:09 PM | xvshaders_1.0.2.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Disabled new shaders by default. Round particles still always enabled. | |||||||
| 1.0.1 | xvshaders | 144 | May 5th at 6:14 PM | xvshaders_1.0.1.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Add helpful text when hovering GUI labels | |||||||
| 1.0.0 | xvshaders | 97 | May 5th at 2:38 AM | xvshaders_1.0.0.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Added Edge Effects, Palette Swap, and CRT Shaders | |||||||
| 0.1.5 | xvshaders | 944 | Mar 14th at 1:24 AM | xvshaders_0.1.5.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Updated to work with VS 1.22 | |||||||
| 0.1.4 | xvshaders | 1228 | Feb 23rd at 3:05 AM | xvshaders_0.1.4.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Noise filter weighted toward the edges of the particles; I think it looks much better. | |||||||
| 0.1.3 | xvshaders | 44 | Feb 23rd at 2:49 AM | xvshaders_0.1.3.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Added a noise filter over particles. This makes them appear more dynamic. | |||||||
| 0.1.2 | xvshaders | 127 | Feb 22nd at 5:32 AM | xvshaders_0.1.2.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Compared to previous version: Particles will appear larger, with the side effect that the edges of particles look slightly harder. | |||||||
| 0.1.1 | xvshaders | 4118 | Oct 8th 2025 at 4:05 PM | xvshaders_0.1.1.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Now compatible with Pelagus Winds Removed effect from rain particles Specified side as client in the modinfo | |||||||
| 0.1.0 | xvshaders | 280 | Oct 7th 2025 at 5:30 PM | xvshaders_0.1.0.zip | 1-click install | ||
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Initial release. Softens & rounds quad particles | |||||||
Does what it says on the tin. The round-ish particles, especially for fire, should be default. Love this mod!
BenjaminKayEight As written on the mod page, use the .xv command in chat to bring up the configuration window. It was silly of me to Enable the new shader effects by default, so I've released a new version to address that, but you'll still need to run the command.
I had my mod manager update my mods, I never would have guessed it was this mod causing it lol.
i spent 2 days trying to figure it out :'(
Sorry about that, I can't give you your time back but I hope you'll be able to enjoy the game again!
I think it's a cool effect but yeah, I got the mod just for the round particles. That being said, now that I know about the menu and can tweak the effects, it'll be great :)
how do i turn off the crt effect D:
I love the smooth particles!
Especially paired with conquest textures.
but may i suggest having the CRT effect turned off by default?
it seems a little out of place for vintage story to have a niece effect like that on by default.
otherwise, keep up the good work brotha!
This is making particles invisible for me.
Damage_Zeddthis mod may be what you want: https://mods.vintagestory.at/show/mod/43089
i would love if you could round the clouds too
DigitalHare Turns out it was an incompatibility with Pelagus Winds, but I was able to create a fix. Now compatible in version 0.1.1
Particles look great from what I've seen so far, but rain seems to be kind of off. This is looking directly up. The rain looks like long rectangles falling sideways
EDIT: So, seems that it's fine until you are closer to it. The rain seemed to be normal after a restart, I walked out into it to check and make an edit, but it turned back into horizontal lines
EDIT²: The particles seem to sway from normal to the bars. I've got nothin' lol
A_Man i think so, its zip file doesn't seem to contain any patches for quad particles. doesn't hurt to try.
Is this compatible with Volumetric Shading?
You're now on my list of favorite modders :D