This mod improves the shadow render distance for all TODv4 routes. TODv3 routes are not supported by this mod.
"I can see the distant shadows clearly now!" -The Blind Man
Release history
2.11.25: First Release.
Requirements
All North American Routes Time of Day upgrade
Patch for Train Sim World · by SpaceyKat · 13 Dec 2024Required: Allows all older TODv3 routes to be used with this mod.
Warning: Other TOD4 mods may be compatable with this mod, but I only officially support this one for my own sanity.
Installation Instructions
TSW5:
Simply place the .pak file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Train Sim World 5\WindowsNoEditor\TS2Prototype\Content\DLC (note: This mod has not been tested for any other versions than the Steam release.)
Additional Comments
If you have an issue where the shadows in the cab look worse, try increasing the shadow resolution in your engine.ini, this will increase VRAM usage.
minimum (to not have the issue): r.Shadow.MaxCSMResolution=5120
recommended: r.Shadow.MaxCSMResolution=8192
You also have the option of lowering the shadow distance (or a combination with the settings above):
r.Shadow.DistanceScale=(less than 1)
Using GodMode you can adjust these route by route if needed.
Files
!TSWMod_Spacey_BetterShadows.pak 19 KB · Added 12 Feb 2025 · Downloaded 2,679×2.11.25: First Release.
Comments
Game changer Kat!
this is huge!
excellent, no more ‘sunlit’ cuttings way down the line, thanks!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I can't wait to get this running now!
Thank you very much, I always hoped for such mod!
Hm, looks great when overcast but whenver there is direct sunlight the shadows at the edges of the sunlight are very flashy/flickery (inside cab). I have edited the engine.ini and used godmode to play around with the settings like you said increased to 8192 and nothing has stopped the flickering.
Hope theres a simple fix as it looks great other than the flickering shadow edges.
I hate to tell you there is no solution to this. The Cascade Shadows being 8k are a temporary work around until a better one is found.
Thanks for letting me know! Great work either way ♥️
One thing to note. Whenever a lightning bolt hits the ground, the game lags HARD. For now I had to keep away from dynamic weather/any sort of rain related weather until some sort of work around is done.
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About this mod
- Created
- 12 Feb 2025
- Updated
- 12 Feb 2025
- Game
- Train Sim World
- Type of content
- Patch
- Train Sim World compatibility
- Train Sim World 3, Train Sim World 4, Train Sim World 5
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