Alternative Character Lighting
cyberpunk-2077 — Mods & Enhancements
Alternative Character Lighting removes the artificial rim lighting from character clothes and skin, plus a few other tweaks. A popular gameplay mod with 3,216 endorsements and 162,428 downloads, last updated in December 2020.
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Downloads: 162,428 | Endorsements: 3,216
💡 Notes
By Twinpanic | v1.0 | 3,216 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your mod folder and enable it in the launcher
If you're using other lighting mods, test them together to see if they conflict — this mod changes character lighting specifically
Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with the latest game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2020
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community-approved (3,216 endorsements) — clearly a fix many players wanted
- Huge download count (162,428) shows it's widely used
- Simple concept: kills that ugly fake glow on characters for more natural look
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — might be outdated for current game versions, so check compatibility
- Description is vague about what 'few other tweaks' actually are — you'll have to test in-game
- No install instructions or requirements listed — you're on your own for setup