ARCADIA TRUELIGHT 1.2 - Forza Horizon 6 - HDR & SDR [PC only]
Version 1.2 continues refining the visual experience with a series of subtle but meaningful improvements focused on photorealism.
This update includes:
Improved overall photorealistic rendering
Slightly increased image sharpness
Refined contrast balance
Further RenoDX HDR calibration
Enhanced overall visual presence
What is Arcadia TrueLight?
Arcadia TrueLight is a visual overhaul project primarily based in Reshade.
The goal is to push games' graphics toward a more photorealistic look, enhancing lighting, color balance and overall atmosphere.
Rather than flattening the image, TrueLight focuses on maintaining vibrant colors, controlled contrast and a more impactful sense of light.
Performance & scalability
This setup is designed to deliver the best results at higher settings, where lighting and visual fidelity can fully come through.
For the full visual result shown in my work, features like ray tracing tracing and higher-end hardware will make a significant difference.
That said, the setup remains scalable, a similar visual style can still be achieved with lighter configurations.
Compatibility & Setup Notes
The setup itself is lightweight and should have minimal performance impact with no major conflicts.
Before You Start
Choose the section that applies to you:
🆕 First Time Installing Arcadia TrueLight
If you have never installed Arcadia TrueLight for Forza Horizon 6 before, follow:
➡ Section A — Full Installation
🔄 Updating from Arcadia TrueLight 1.0
If you already have Arcadia TrueLight 1.0 installed, you do NOT need to reinstall ReShade.
➡ Section B — Update Existing Installation
SECTION A - FULL INSTALLATION
(If you have never installed Arcadia TrueLight for Forza Horizon 6 before)
Reshade
Download ARCADIA TRUELIGHT RESHADE_FH6 1.2, extract the .zip
Open ARCADIA TRUELIGHT RESHADE_FH6 HDR or SDR
Copy the .ini preset from the Arcadia TrueLight Reshade folder and paste it in your root game folder. (for example: Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon6)
Download ReShade with full addon support
Launch the ReShade_Setup
Select Forza Horizon 6
Select DirectX 10/11/12
IMPORTANT: during the installation, select the preset “Arcadia TrueLight Reshade_FH6 1.2” you copied in the previous step.
Click "Next"
Skip the following section for add-ons, don't check anything there.
Install RenoDX
(Copy "renodx-forzahorizon6.addon64" into your root game folder - i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon6)
Copy the "reshade-shaders" folder and paste it into your root game folder - i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon6)
Reshade Setup
Once Reshade and RenoDX are installed, launch the game, once loading is complete you can click the "HOME" key to open Reshade, you will see the RenoDX tab as well, open it and copy my RenoDX_Settings (check image included)
If your HUD appears blurred or flickering in-game, it is caused by the Cinematic DOF shader.
This effect is not designed to work with the HUD enabled.
You can toggle it off at any time by pressing “O”.
(It's possible to rebind any Reshade effect with your desired shortcut, simply right-click over a Resahde effect and input the key.)
SECTION B - UPDATE EXISTING INSTALLATION
(If you already have Arcadia TrueLight 1.0 installed)
Download ARCADIA TRUELIGHT RESHADE_FH6 1.2, extract the .zip
Open ARCADIA TRUELIGHT RESHADE_FH6 HDR or SDR
Copy the .ini preset from the Arcadia TrueLight Reshade folder and paste it in your root game folder. (for example: Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon6)
Locate your Reshade setup.exe (if you don't remember where it is or you deleted it, download it again HERE)
Launch Reshade_setup
Select Forza Horizon 6
Select DirectX 10/11/12
Choose "Update ReShade and effects"
In the box below, browse and choose the new .ini preset Arcadia TrueLight Reshade_FH6 1.2, and click "Next"
Skip Add-ons
Go back to the main folder "ARCADIA TRUELIGHT_FH6 1.2", inside you'll find a "reshade-shaders" folder
Copy that folder and paste it into your root game folder - i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon6)
Update RenoDX
(Copy "renodx-forzahorizon6.addon64" into your root game folder - i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon6, overwrite the existing one)
Once in game, open Reshade, at the top of the interface, select Arcadia TrueLight Reshade_FH6 1.2 preset from the preset dropdown list.
To set it as default:
Go to the Settings tab
Find the “Startup preset” dropdown
Select the Arcadia TrueLight preset
This will make ReShade load it automatically every time you launch the game.
Adjust RenoDX following my RenoDX_Settings (check image included)
General tips to get the best quality/Performance balance
If you have an rtx 40 or 50 series gpu and plan to use DLSS super resolution in game, use the nvidia app to override to model M.
it is a newer, more advanced model that eliminates most ghosting and smearing from dlss 4. while it runs 10-15% slower, you can drop your settings from quality to balanced to get back some performance. also turn down the sharpening to 0.0-0.2 to avoid oversharpening.
My Graphics settings
V-Sync ON
DLSS On
Super Resolution OFF (If you need more fps, use DLSS Quality or Balanced, turn DLAA Off)
NVIDIA DLAA or QUALITY On (Sharpening 0 / 0.2)
Frame Generation OFF (FG introduces bad ghosting so I'm not using it for now)
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency OFF
In case you're using G-SYNC, I suggest to keep it off for this game, based on my tests it introduces stuttering.
OTHER MODS RECCOMENDATIONS
Third-Party Mods Notice
The following mods are optional third-party recommendations that I personally use as part of my setup.
Because these mods are created by different authors, compatibility may vary depending on your hardware and existing mod configuration.
Some users may experience crashes, stuttering or performance issues when combining multiple heavy mods.
Neither Reshade nor the Arcadia modules themselves should cause startup crashes or major instability under normal conditions.
For the best experience, install carefully and avoid conflicting mods.
Remember to check the description AND requirements page of mods you download to better understand what they do and how to use them.
-UTILITY-
Disable Full HUD: Used for turning on/off the HUD
it requires this mod as well
Once both are installed use ALT + numpad 2 to turn ON/OFF the hud
-VISUALS-
Better Chaser and First Person Camera
(download "CAMERA MOD" and "FOV SLIDER TO 120 DEGREE")