BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD v1.1
📑 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
default in-game lighting mod for The Sims 4;
base game compatible;
does not affect game performance in any way;
completely redesigned outdoor and indoor lighting;
brighter and cleaner lighting everywhere at any time of the day and weather;
the brightness of the lighting varies depending on the time of day and weather, but it's always "clean";
conflicts with mods that affect in-game lighting, you can only install one such mod in your game;
it works for mac!
📑 FILE TYPES (install only one file from all available files!)
DARK ROOMS and LIGHT ROOMS types that are subdivided into:
In "dark rooms" the lighting in the rooms is darker, and in "light rooms" the lighting in the rooms is lighter. The "dark rooms" option looks more realistic, I think. But I like "light rooms" more, because I'm tired of putting light bulbs all over the house so that my
character's face becomes at least a little brighter, ha-ha.
BRIGHT PALE - bright pale lighting;
BRIGHT BASE - bright base lighting;
BRIGHT SATURATED - bright saturated lighting;
AVERAGE PALE - average pale lighting;
AVERAGE BASE - average base lighting;
AVERAGE SATURATED - average saturated lighting;
DARK PALE - dark pale lighting;
DARK BASE - dark base lighting;
DARK SATURATED - dark saturated lighting;
EXTRA DARK SATURATED - for those to whom the other versions seemed still too bright!
✅ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Just put one of the versions directly in the "mods" folder;
Do not change the name and do not put the file in subfolders.
conflicts with mods that affect in-game lighting, you can only install one such mod in your game!
I advise you to install the AVERAGE BASE version first and try others based on your impressions of it.
For example, if the light seemed too bright to you, then you should download the DARK version. Or if the light didn't seem bright enough to you, then you should download the BRIGHT version. And also with saturation gradation: if the BASE version seemed too dim to you, you should download the SATURATED version and vice versa.
📑 MUST-READ NOTE
I have always been very upset because the lighting of the game spoils the appearance of my characters, which I create for hours in CAS. With these thoughts in mind I started working on this mod. And now my characters can look the same in the game and in CAS with this mod.
I advise you to use my GENTLE CAS LIGHTING MOD with this mod to make the characters look as much the same as possible in CAS and in the game.
WHO WILL NOT FIT THIS MOD: if you are completely satisfied with the in-game MAXIS lighting, then most likely you will not like mine.
Pictures with a "blonde cat" 🐈 are made without any processing and without ReShade preset, it's just how the character looks in the game with this mod. In the title picture 👼🏼 I added my simple ReShade preset with additional shadows to show how it will work together. If you're interested, I can post it later.
In the future, I'm going to continue working on this mod to improve it.
Finally! I really worked very hard on this mod and at times doubted that I would be able to finalize it. But here we are!
I hope you will find this mod as useful as it was useful to me!
🔧 CHANGELOG
26/02/23 Added EXTRA DARK SATURATED version (for those to whom the other versions seemed still too bright) and some improvements have been made to all the files;
27/02/23 Increased the rugs brightness in all versions;
27/03/23 Added "DARK ROOMS" FILE TYPE. All old versions have been renamed to "LIGHT ROOMS";
27/03/23 Improved blur in all versions of files.
Thank you a lot for all your support! 💘
Comments (184)
I saw in your last comment that you update this mod, but im downloading this late. I just want to know if i should be fine downloading it now without conflicts. ( I don't have any other lighting mods ) Im sorry this is a long comment, but i also wanted to add that now there is only one attachment. thank you again!
it worked for me
is it compatible with the new update?
anyone know if this is working for the new patch?
is this compatable w this sunblinds mod????
oh this is awesome cuz my laptop cant handle reshade <333333
너무 너무 너무 감사합니다 너무너무너무 최고예요!!
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the update 1.126.58.1030! If the mod causes an error after updating, I advise you to redownload it.
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the update 1.125.59.1030! If the mod causes an error after updating, I advise you to redownload it.
hi does this mod conflict with blur in distance mod?
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the update 1.124.63.1020! If the mod causes an error after updating, I advise you to redownload it.
i may be a little dumb, but does this mod conflicts with no glo/no blu mods?
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.124.54.1030! If the mod causes an error after updating, I advise you to redownload it.
hello, is this mod compatible with the new May 12th update?
is this mod working?
just wanted to ask cause i'm unsure, should i download one file from dark rooms and one from light rooms or only one ?
I think I'm stupid, sorry. When I download archive there dark room and light room - does that mean that I should have two file "bright base" for dark room and "bright base" for light room?
this might be a bit stupid to ask but does this work with Mama Llama's world override mod?
they're map replacements, arent they? They're nothing alike so don't worry
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.122.218.1030! If the mod causes an error after updating, I advise you to redownload it.
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.122.212.1030!
Hi! Does this work with Lumia's noglo and noblu?
so sorry, i scrolled down and saw the answer from someone else, sorry!
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update (March 17th, 2026)!
i downloaded this and then when i tried to start the game it completely stopped my game from working or starting
you can only have one
Hello! is it compatible with no bluv and no glov by luumia? thanks
yes
I love you so much most creators would put it behind a paywall but you made it free TYSM for being the best one out there love you and your creativeness!
Thank you so much!
💙💙💙
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.121.342.1030!
umm idk why this is saying it is broken
I am in total shock this mod is life-changing!! its like a whole new world. You're amazing!
i have a rlly old mac that already has bad sims graphics, will this worsen it or like u said it shouldnt cause issues
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.120.140.1020!
Thank you for keeping up with this update. I really enjoy the lighting. Have a beautiful year.
in the zip there are two folders, one says "Light rooms" and another says "Dark rooms" I might be a bit slow but I'm confused. Do I still just pick one from each or pick only one version?
apenas um
This is the best lighting mod I ever found!
do i need reshade for this?
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✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.120.111.1030!
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.119.96.1030!
please share your preset for the reshade:* and please tell me, will it suit me if I have a gshade?
i would advise against gshade because apparently there is malware in it😓
can you have sunblind and this without any trouble?
It doesn't affect my game at least.
thank you so much!!!
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.118.242.1030!
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.117.244.1020!
where are you suppose to put the folders for this in the game?
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.117.227.1030!
Hi! Does this mpd conflicts with NoGlo and NoBlue?
Yes it does
hii! is this compatible with the Noblu lighting mod by luumiasims?
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.116.223.1030!
Hello! nothing happens if i remove it and then i change it from another version right?
Hello! Yes!
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.116.202.1030 (01.07.2025)!
Hii is it safe to keep this in my mods for the new patch? :)
Hi! The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.116.202.1030 (01.07.2025)!
Hi! You probably already answer this question but which lighting base and reshade did you use on title photo? (The girl with brown hair and angel wings).
Sunblind
Hello, I'm new at this and never used this before. Which files do I need for the game to work. And for the light and dark base stuff. How do I know which one I need? Keep it simple when you are explaining pls.
Not sure if you got it sorted, but you only need one file, pick whichever version you like most from the picture above or just try them out one at a time in game :)
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.115.216.1030!
How exactly do I use this? You advised us to install the average base version, but I don't know which one that is. I can't see which one is which in my file folder because it gets cut off.
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.114.46.1030!
i love the mod so mach
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i'm sorry for the stupid question, i just want to make sure, but does this mod conflict with no glo v2, no blu v2, sunblind, or milk thistle?
I have all of these, and it has never conflicted for me!! I am redownloading since the last update and I saw your question! Should work for you :))
Hi! was just curious does this conflict with the Sunblind mod? Thank you!
It has never conflicted for me!! I am redownloading since the last update and I saw your question! Should work for you :))
hey so everytime i put it in my mods folder it wont let me open sims 4 and says some files are missing. I've used this mod before and it worked but now its not. I dont have much mods in my game just 4 but this mod isnt working for me :( pls help
Hi! I advise you to try downloading again, because sometimes files break when downloading due to an unstable Internet connection or during use on your hard drive. Don't forget to delete the old files before doing so. Also some archiving programs can corrupt files during the extraction process.
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.113.277.1030!
Hi! It tells me there is an error with copying the files as I extract the zip file :(
Hi! Try using a different program to extract the file.
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.112.481.1030
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.111.102.1030.
Hi! Can this be combined with g shade or reshade?
Hi! Yes.
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update and the Life & Death Expansion Pack.
✅ 22/10/24 The mod works with the latest patch (1.110.265.1030).
the mod isn't working for me, this is the only lighting mod i have ever installed, ad i followed all of the instructions.
The mod is fully compatible with the latest update. If it doesn't work for you, it means that you have a conflicting mod in your folder or have you installed it incorrectly. I also advise you to try redownload the file, as sometimes files break when downloading or using the hard drive.
hello is this mod and the controlled position compatible with the recent update?
Hello! Yes!
Will this conflict with Sunblind Lighting Mod?
Hi! No.
how do you install?
press the better in game lighting which is by all the other mods, scroll down and you can find which one to download. i easily found it lol
will it conflict with Luumia NoGlo and NoBlu mod?
Wondering the same thing tbh.
I love your cc!! I wanted to ask if this was open to the public yet? I can't see a download link
Hi! The archive is attached to the post.
hi! love the mod, wanted to ask if this mod conflicts with Luumia's immersive cas lighting ?
Hi! No, it doesn't conflict with CAS lighting.
I am having an issue where I can't extract the package files and it says that the file is either unknown (which i doubt cus I have been able to use package files before) or damaged so i wanted to let you know that something might be broken
The archive attached to the post is fully functional. This problem occurs if you have an unstable Internet connection. I advise you to try downloading later.
I'm new on this kind of thing, is this lighting mod compatible with out of the dark by lothorihoe?
Hi! No.
Do you have to download reshade for this to work? New simmer here
Hi! You don't need to download reshade.
this versions works with the update 1.107.151.1020 ??
Hi! Yes, it works with new versions of the game.
Hiiii this mod makes my game look so beautiful but my sims kind of glow a little bit? im using the average saturation light and dark rooms. is there anything i can do to fix this?
Do I choose either dark room or Lightroom? Or can I just put the whole mod in my mods folder?
Hi! You only need to install one file from all the available files!
How do i know which one is which when moving the file?
Hi! All files have the appropriate names.
Would this mod work with the lighting mods like Sunblind or Milk thistle by softerhaze?
Hi! Yes, it will work together.
I have a question, does this mod work fine with Luumia NoGlo and NoBlu and CAS lighting or I can only choose either of these
Hi! This doesn't work with Luumia NoGlo and NoBlu because both of these mods affect the same part of the game's code. Amd it works with everything else.
i am curious if this is better than Luumia NoGlo and NoBlu and CAS lighting, it is the only lighting mod i have used for YEARS. does any of this remove the blue tint? i mainly see blown out brightness, so i am just curious. thanks!
Hi! Yes, it also removes the blue tint.
Hi, do I choose one of each option (light and dark) or one only? Thanks!
I think only one.
I never knew that I needed this until today! The Extra extra dark saturated looks amazing in game!
太感谢啦！！！就是觉得游戏里面人物黑黑的，现在就好了！！！爱你！
Hi! I can't seem to download all the options through the .zip file, is there any alternative download?
Hello, like Victoria Plays asked above, do you know if this conflicts with Lotharihoe's Out of the Dark mod? Tysm for your beautiful work! <3
Hello! Yes, they conflict because both mods are lighting mods. If you have both mods in your folder, then one of them will not work.
beautiful! ♡
yes
Hi just making sure I was understanding from the above comment. I see the two subfolders from dark and light. I can only have 1 in general not 1 of each room?
Hi! One in general. Either dark rooms or light rooms.
Hi! I downloaded your mod and am ready to install. I just wanted to be sure how to do it: should I put in the mod directory, just one of the components? For example "AVERAGE BASE LIGHT ROOMS"? All other not? I only have "gshade-presets", that is considered as a mod that modifies the lights? Thanks in advance of your valuable help :)
Hi! Yes, you only need to choose one of the components. Gshade presets are not in-game lighting (this is an overlay), so this mod will work with it!
Does this work with Mac, cause I have downloaded this mod several times and put a single file from it in my mods folder and it doesn't seem to work... am I doing something wrong?
Hi! Yes, it works with mac. Make sure that there are no other mods in your mods folder that somehow modify the game lighting (except sunblind, this mod works with it)!
Hi there! I wanted to confirm about conflicting lighting mods with you bc I keep seeing conflicting reports from other ppl. Is this mod compatible with sunblind and luumia's no glo? I'll ask about no blu as well but I know this mod and sunblind help with that.
Hi! This is compatible with sunblind and not compatible with luumia's no glo, but my mod also removes the "glow" as you can see in the pictures.
I love this mod. Thanks for putting your passion and love into it!
just useing your lighting mod and i love it makes everything look so real looking and pretty
amazing
Thank you 💞
What's your fave?
At the moment I am using AVERAGE BASE LIGHT ROOMS. I advise you to try it and start from it, then take it darker or lighter if necessary.
Not working for me. I don't have noblue or any lighting mods
install the file in the root folder (not in a subfolder), make sure that only this one file is in the root folder (the rest should be in the subfolder). if the mod works after that, then there was a file with game lighting somewhere. if it doesn't work, then update the game.
will this work with the luumia no blue mod?
It conflicts with mods that affect in-game lighting, you can only install one such mod in your game, but this mod also removes the blue glow
Professor Northen, you are amazing! This is exactly what my sims needs! Do you have a tumblr account? I want to @ you when posting my favorite sim photos
Thank you! 😭 northernsiberiawinds.tumblr.com ❤
Sorry this might be a dumb question LOL but we only pick ONE file to put in our mods folder correct? I first put one file from each the "dark" and "light" folders in but its just one file total? If you understand what im asking
Hi! Yes, you can only install one version. Not one from each folder, but only one file.
Hi, this won't let me extract the file. It says it's corrupted?
Hi! Try to redownload. The file may have been corrupted when downloading!
does this work for macbooks?
Hi. It works for mac!
this is a lifesaver! what is the difference between light rooms and dark rooms?
Hi! In «dark rooms» the lighting in the rooms is darker, and in «light rooms» the lighting in the rooms is lighter. The «dark rooms» option looks more realistic, I think. But I like «light rooms» more, because I'm tired of putting light bulbs all over the house so that my character's face becomes at least a little brighter, ha-ha.
You're amazing. This is such a game changer! Taking pics in game is always my least favourite part of cc making and now the editing process will be so much more pleasant thanks to you! <3
Thank you for such a detailed comment! I am really very glad that you found it useful! I will be glad to see more of your works! ❤️
<3
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i paid just to get this early lol it is fantastic, changes my entire game!! tysm!! also, is there any way that this will be broken by the infant update?
Thank you for your kind words! 💗 I'm glad you found it useful! No, it shouldn't be broken by the new update. But if it happens, I will fix it on the same day.
Hi! Love the idea of this mod! For some reason when I place it in my mods folder and open the game I don't see a difference. I have tried the bright base and the bright saturated versions, separately, and have removed my ootd + ittl lighting mods. Does softerhaze's newest lighting mod conflict with this? Or does cas lighting conflict with this? Sorry for the rambling, just really want to use this mod but I can't seem to get it to work :/
Hi! I will advise you to check your mods folder more carefully, because, most likely, there is a duplicate of another lighting mod in it (in all such cases it was so). If you can't find this file, then I can advise you to create two folders "_mods" and "mods" inside your mods folder. And put the file with my lighting mod in the "_mods" folder, and put all the other files or your folders (in general, everything except Resource.cfg) in the "mods" folder. Thus, my lighting will load into the game first and will work, despite the fact that there is another lighting mod in the second folder.
thank u sooo much for ur work!Amazing!
thank you for your kind feedback 💗
Hi you! This is a godsent. I'm on mac so i cant use reshade and I've been searching sooo hard for something like this! this really changes my playing experience :)) tysm
That's what I wanted to do! ❤️ And because I wanted to look at the beautiful faces of my sims right in the game. Because I can't turn on the reshade every time or put lamps around the sim in every place, haha
ahh finally! i did NOT know how to use reshade
❤️❤️❤️!
Ты Богиня!!!! Спасибо большое, теперь симы не будут такими страшными в игре хд
От богини слышу! ❤️ Спасибо! Я рада, что он пригодится в игре :3
Ну все, убила просто.. спасибо за твой замечательный труд!🤗
Я уж думала, что никогда не закончу :D рада, что он будет полезен! ❤️
Can i use this with reshade?
Of course! I did all my recent CC previews in a pair of this Mod + ReShade.
Oh my I love this! I am excited to try this right away,
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!💗
This looks amazing! I'm assuming this isn't compatible with neither Luumia's NoBlu and NoGlo?
Thank you! And no, these mods won't work together!
Do you just add this into your mods folder?
Yes! Just put it in your mods folder. And don't forget to remove other mods that affect in-game lighting if you have it!
Absolute game changer. I dont have to use reshade anymore to hide the darn ugly sims lighting, now live mode sims looks like CAS
In the future I want to make a collection of shadows for the face and body to replace the reshade in this aspect too 👀