Train Sim World 2 - 5 ReshadePreset from Yami

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Hey Folks! This highly optimized Reshade preset is designed for Train Sim World 5 while maintaining full backward compatibility with TSW 2–5. It bridges the gap between the game’s native rendering and a more immersive, cinematic experience, enhancing sharpness, lighting, depth, and color accuracy without compromising performance. Whether you're navigating dark tunnels, admiring distant landscapes, or fine-tuning your screenshots in Photo Mode, this preset delivers a polished upgrade.

Vanilla

Reshade preset

Vanilla

Reshade preset

Vanilla

Reshade preset

Key Features & Enhancements:

1. Precision Sharpness & Detail Enhancement

  • AdaptiveSharpen & CAS.fx: A balanced sharpening algorithm (Sharpening=0.7) clarifies distant objects and textures without introducing artifacts
  • Unsharp.fx: Softens pixelation with subtle blur (BlurScale=0.185) for a natural, anti-aliased look
  • ContrastAdaptiveSharpen (CAS): Enhances edges while preserving texture detail, ideal for high-resolution displays

2. Dynamic Depth of Field (DoF) & Focus Realism

  • MagicDOF.fx: Autofocus-enabled depth blur (DOF_AUTOFOCUS=1) dynamically adjusts based on your viewpoint, simulating real camera behavior
  • Polygonal Bokeh: High-quality bokeh shapes (iGPDOFPolygonCount=6) for photorealistic out-of-focus highlights
  • Smooth Transitions: Configurable near/far blur curves (5.9/5.0) ensure natural focus shifts

3. Cinematic Lighting & Color Grading

  • FilmicPass.fx: Applies a filmic tone curve (BaseCurve=1.013) for deeper shadows and vibrant highlights, avoiding "flat" visuals
  • Tonemap.fx: Fine-tunes exposure (-0.2) and saturation (0.154) to prevent washed-out skies and boost contrast
  • MagicBloom.fx: Subtle bloom (Intensity=0.475) mimics real-world light diffusion around lamps and sunlight
  • RadiantGI.fx: Simulates global illumination (GI_Power=1.0) for realistic indirect lighting in cabins and stations

4. Optimized Performance & Customization

  • Lightweight Workflow: Effects like Colourfulness.fx (dithering enabled) minimize GPU load
  • Mod-Friendly: Zero conflicts with other TSW mods; disable any effect (e.g., DoF via Magic.DOF) via the ReShade menu
  • User Control: Adjust sharpness (AdaptiveSharpen.fx), bloom intensity, or DoF strength to personal preference

preview/examples



5. Technical Notes

  • Compatibility: Works flawlessly across TSW 2–5 and all DLC routes
    Note: Extreme close-ups (e.g., cockpit panels) may briefly blur but stabilize instantly when zooming out
  • Troubleshooting: You can disable "MagicDOF" if blur is undesirable; reduce GI_Power for lower-end PCs

Download now & experience Train Sim World like never before! 🚄✨

(Questions or feedback? Leave a comment below!)

Requirements

Requires only the official Reshade Software (free to download on the official website)

Installation Instructions

*Installation:

  1. Download Reshade official
  2. install Reshade to -> SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Train Sim World 5\WindowsNoEditor\TS2Prototype\Binaries\Win64 ->TrainSimWorld.exe
  3. Copy and paste the Reshade preset and start the game

(I recommend keybinding the Reshade window to F4 (or any other key) and the effect toggle to F5. This way, you'll have easy access to activate or disable the Reshade preset whenever it's not needed.)*

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Files

Train Sim World 5 ReshadePreset from Yami.rar 7 KB · Added 8 days ago · Downloaded 58×

Comments

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alanidosking 7 days ago

How to i keybind the reshade like you said?

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Yami 7 days ago

after you have installed reshade and you start your game, you get the information about "Press Position 1" to open the Reshade Menu. After you open the menu, just skip the tutorial and go to the settings, directly there on the right side of the discription of the settings menu, you will see " Keybind - Pos1 to open Menu" and change that Key to F4 or what ever you want. And the Second Effect toggle Key set that to F5 or what ever you want.

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Rens_ 7 days ago

Is this compatible with Jetwash's lighting system?

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Yami 7 days ago

yes I use it with that

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Rens_ 7 days ago

Awesome!

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Simon 6 days ago

I believe I installed the program and the .ini file in the correct mentioned directory. Ive alocated Menu key and effect toggle to F5 & F6 respectfully. Ive selected your game .ini file and software runs when in game. However when I toggle effects on and off I cant see any difference. Any suggestions what im doing wrong?

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Yami 6 days ago

Hello Simon, thank you very much for choosing my mod/reshade. Can you first tell me which game you installed the reshade for? It seems that the preset from the reshade has not been recognised correctly. I would recommend that you quit the game. Insert the preset first and then start the game. Wait until you are in the game menu and then select the preset from the reshade menu and wait until it loads and displays the effects. If that doesn't help you either, then check the TSW Official Discrod VC from time to time, I'm sometimes there and could help you with your stream.

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About this mod

Created
8 days ago
Updated
8 days ago
Game
Train Sim World
Type of content
Other
Train Sim World compatibility
Train Sim World 2 before Rush Hour update (UE4 4.23), Train Sim World 2: Steam version (UE4 4.26), Train Sim World 2: Epic Games Store version (UE4 4.26), Train Sim World 3, Train Sim World 4, Train Sim World 5