April 27, 2026

Development of Lightweight Lighting Improvements v2 for Low-End PCs

Hi everyone,

While I was working on v3 I decided to make a lightweight version of Lighting Improvements v2 for low-end PCs.

v3 is going to be pretty heavy compared to v2, v3 is targeting mid-end/high-end PCs.

v2 is targeting mid-end/high-end PCs.

I noticed there is nothing for low-end PCs.

Lightweight version is going to be for low-end PCs. Minimal addition to default rendering pipeline with new lighting and proper TAA.

I will also try to improve default rendering pipeline to improve performance and create more room for improvements.

Lightweight version is not going to look same as v2 but it is going provide better graphics compared to default game with similar performance.

It shouldn't take long time to make lightweight version so first I am going to make and release lightweight version then I will continue to work on v3.

Pricing is going to be same, 1 USD/Month and you won't need any extra subscription/payment if you already have license for v2.

Comments (64)

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nando s · May 9, 2026

Hello, I have a 43-inch 4K TV and an annual subscription to the platform, but for more than 3 months I have barely been able to use Lua Nevada because it freezes a lot. Whenever I start a live stream on TikTok, everything starts lagging and freezing completely. I would also like to know about this new version for low-end PCs. When will it be available? Right now I am losing money because I pay for the subscription but cannot properly use the software on my machine. What is strange is that my computer has very good specifications: • AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (6-Core 3.50 GHz) • 32 GB RAM • RTX 3060 Even with this setup, the application still has many freezing and performance issues during live streams. I would appreciate a response from the team and, if possible, a solution or an estimated update release date.

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Snowy Moon · May 9, 2026

I don't think RTX 3060 can handle 4K resolution with the lighting improvements v2 o.O But with project Layers of Graphics (LoG) you will be able to set a layer based on performance. I am working on it, first version with layer 1 should be ready in a few days. Then I will add layer 2, 3, 4... with more improvements slowly to keep everything perfect

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SET strong · May 8, 2026

Por favor adicione o metodo de pagamento por pix para nos brasileiros.

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Gun Je Park · May 7, 2026

we love you Snowy

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rahaf · May 6, 2026

v10.2.32 it say connection error ?

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rahaf · May 6, 2026

broo v10 is getting connection error can you fix that for us

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FJunior14 · May 5, 2026

já estou ansioso para jogar na nova versão

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zhuangsy · May 5, 2026

hello!I am a scs Chinese player。I have paid the plugin for 6 months and successfully install it。but when I open scs,it shows that "connection error"。I haven try lots of vpn but I can't solve it ,what should I do ?Can u help me??

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Snowy Moon · May 6, 2026

Do you have antivirus that might block the connection?

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disverg · May 4, 2026

Hey from UA! Thanks for free version! 2.5.0 version it's much better now, more optimized, and the SSAO looks way nicer! Thanks you for your hard work.

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IvanGE90 · May 4, 2026

hello,is it possible to have one payment lifetime?

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Aaron · May 4, 2026

fr i want this too

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柒夏 · May 4, 2026

我已经付费了,要如何安装使用

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Snowy Moon · May 4, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPFTw86fQEc skip patreon part and insert your license key you got after payment

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PoTaTo155 · May 3, 2026

thats really nice snowy! i have a little bit of struggling due my graphics cards using V2, im playing 50/45 fps on a RX 580, a release like this will be very helpfull!

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Midoun_ · May 3, 2026

This is good news for medium PC 🙆🏻 but did y fix rain drops fps

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Julian · May 2, 2026

Hey snowy, by any chance will you add fsr for AMD gpus ?

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MichalisRH · May 1, 2026

I don't know what you're thinking about the Light version, but personally I would happily pay for TAA 10 with just the rain effect. TAA 10 performs very well without flickering and for this addition alone they would pay the subscription. Whoever wants more should go to V2 and later to v3.

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LUIS HARVEY · May 1, 2026

I'd like to ask about HQ screenshots, my game keeps crashing when taking only with SM installed. "Failed to create RT color texture (XX.XXXX)" Is there a fix around this as its frustrating. Thanks in advance.

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World Designer Studio · May 1, 2026

Hi. v2.4.4 have wet/dry road issue.

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elkamynante · May 4, 2026

ETS 1.58 the plugin 2.4.4 works just fine. The "rain" issue was because of JBX Weather mod. Now I found a JBX Rain Fix file on Internet and everything works ok.

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Kelvi Souza · May 1, 2026

realizei a compra da versão paga do snowymoon para usar no ETS2, tenho uma AMD RX 7600, drivers atualizados, instalei o plugin corretamente, todas as configurações realizadas como pedido, mas no jogo ainda tenho serrilhados na vegetação, sombras piscando e tremendo, detalhes no interior do caminhão com flickering e sombras mexendo sozinhas, tenho videos e prints, na versão gratuita não acontece nada disso.

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Snowy Moon · April 30, 2026

Fixed connection error for TAA v10, there was a problem with cloudflare

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rahaf · May 1, 2026

thanks alot bro you are the best

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Enzo Reci · April 30, 2026

Bro iam a supporter . Why connection error for V10 Taa?

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rahaf · April 30, 2026

Hi broo why v10 stop working it says connection error

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Conta Youtube · April 30, 2026

It stopped working here too.

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Enzo Reci · April 30, 2026

Hi bro . Why Io v10.2.32 it say connection error ?

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Marco Maldonado · April 30, 2026

Ray tracing for v3?

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Ruben · May 1, 2026

ray tracing in a game that has abunch of 480p textures is crazy

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Alex:3 Chilean · April 30, 2026

It will work well with a Ryzen 7 5700X3D and an RTX 5070? Greetings and always keep an eye on your projects

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Pope · April 30, 2026

Already works well with that setup.

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Redacted_Sinner · April 29, 2026

Does anyone else’s metallic colors look very dull? Like almost a matte instead of glossy? Is it my settings, wrong instillation, or just the mod itself

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Jessé Peres · April 28, 2026

olá

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Snowy Moon · April 28, 2026

* I was talking about highest settings for v3 to play on high-end PCs, you can easily use v3 on mid-end PCs after lowering 1-2 settings

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Alex · April 28, 2026

One thing I noticed in ETS2 is that the tunnels aren't dark, they have exactly the same lighting as the outside. I don't know if it's possible to fix this, but it would be incredible, especially in Norway and Sweden.

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Ishan · April 28, 2026

This is a good move. xD

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MichalisRH · April 28, 2026

The bad news is that v3 will require a very high-end PC, which won't be great news for many of us. On the bright side, there’s the 'light' version of v2, even though I didn't have major issues with the standard one. I’ve currently paused my subscription until v2 becomes more stable, as the issues with the roads made it unplayable at one point. Once that is fixed, I will return. I tested the latest version yesterday, but I noticed that the wet road textures are still buggy in some spots. However, I haven't stopped following its development. I also hope that support for the free version will continue. Regardless, the effort to resolve these issues and the final result are both remarkable.

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Snowy Moon · April 28, 2026

I was talking about highest settings for v3 to play on high-end PCs, you can easily use v3 on mid-end PCs after lowering 1-2 settings

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fireblack black · April 27, 2026

Caro desenvolver do SnowMoon, Eu tenho um AMD Ryzen 3 3200G Radeon 8 Graphics placa de víde integrada ao processador, com memória de 16 GB de RAM, queria saber se tem possibilidade de estudar para trazer bem compatìvel quem tem essa configuração de PC GAMER, pro ETS 2 mudando pouco gráfico sem impactar desempenho do jogo ou da jogatina.

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fireblack black · April 27, 2026

Dear SnowMoon developer, I have an AMD Ryzen 3 3200G Radeon 8 Graphics integrated into the processor, with 16 GB of RAM. I wanted to know if there's a possibility of studying how to make it compatible for those who have this PC GAMER configuration, for ETS 2, making slight changes to the graphics without impacting the game's performance or gameplay.

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Efra6500 · April 27, 2026

Bueno yo tengo una pc de gama media con ryzen i5 5600 con una rtx nvidia 12GB y 16 gb de ram me servira muy bien esa version light la espero con ansias gracias amigo Luna nevada

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Chris Sobczynski · April 27, 2026

Yeah it’s a laptop

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General Acc 74 · April 27, 2026

Finally something to play on with my GTX 1650 ! Thank you, I personally have missed playing with V1 , looking forward to play the lightweight version on my ETS2 v1.57. Keep doing the great work!

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Bawdy Bard · April 27, 2026

Very hopefully this lightweight version will make higher end PCs better able to utilise it in VR. Because even on my 13900K+RTX4090 the normal Lighting Improvements v2 version would just a little too often cause hitching and/or stuttering. So currently i have had to go back to using TAA v10 instead for a more stable and smoother experience. Anyway, fingers crossed!

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Mika Saari · April 27, 2026

where 10900k + 4070s goes? mid or low end?

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elkamynante · April 27, 2026

I think mid-high. Damn, if a 4070 is considered low we are fucked :-))))

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TEK KRAL · April 27, 2026

With my RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, I get 110 FPS without your mods, but with your mods, the game I play in 4K gets me only 30 FPS. Stop saying it's a low-end system, optimize it!

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elkamynante · April 27, 2026

The plugin is perfect! Maybe your card/game "Graphic Configuration" is wrong. I have RTX 3080Ti and my game runs at 80-130 FPS

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TEK KRAL · April 27, 2026

RTX 5060 Tİ 16GB İLE SİZİN MODUNUZ OLMADAN 110 FPS ALIRKEN SİZİN MODUNUZ İLE 4K DA OYNADIĞIM OYUN 30FPS OLUYOR DÜŞÜK SİSTEM DEMEYİ BIRAKIN OPTİMİZE EDİN...

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Chris Sobczynski · April 27, 2026

What’s considered low end my laptop has a 4050 in it with a Ryzen 7 is that low end?

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elkamynante · April 27, 2026

I have a 3080ti with a i9-12900k and I consider my PC a high-end. So your's seems to be better :-)

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elkamynante · April 27, 2026

So, guys I just checked The "no rain on my truck" issue and I found that it's because of the JBX3 mod. Once taken out from the game the rain it's ok on the windshield!

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Pope · April 27, 2026

Was using JBX 3 had no problem with windshield rain.

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Mrs Approved Budget · April 27, 2026

So V3 is going to be for 5090 and 6090 then lol as My 4080 is heavily tanked with V2 dropping from 150+ FPS to 40 when it rains 🤣

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elkamynante · April 27, 2026

I'm running my game at 80-130fps mostly at 90-100. RTX 3080Ti. 40fps must be something else but not the plugin

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Alex · April 27, 2026

When is version 3 planned to be released?

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Pope · April 27, 2026

When he's done working on it. Snowymoon - "I am still working on v3, I want to do something big with v3 so release is not going to be soon."

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rafael aguiar · April 27, 2026

This plugin is insane

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Geunes de Jesus Aguiar · April 27, 2026

Good morning, could you also focus on HDR? We have monitors with this function. I see that many people mention this item. If it works with HDR, it would be absolutely perfect. HDR works with anti-aliasing. Focus on that point as well, and your app will be perfect.

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elkamynante · April 27, 2026

I have HDR monitor but I never use it :-) I feel better without that shit :-) (because the truth is HDR is a whim)

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YT QRA DR3NKS · April 27, 2026

Please update the ReShade version to one that is compatible with plugin v2.

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fufufah · April 27, 2026

Any hope for VR users, or should we press F?

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Snowy Moon · April 27, 2026

I am not sure yet, I will try to avoid everything scales badly with resolution but I cannot say anything until its ready <3