ETS2 – Natura Lux – Enhanced Graphics And Weather (1.36.x)

“NaturaLux” is a weather and graphics mod, bringing the visuals of the game engine to a new level.
Even with several dated features one can make this game look beautiful almost all day – every day. So I (GerScaniaTrucker) tried to achieve that and by far had some success. Certainly I am still not happy about the result and want to improve my work, as well as I am waiting for SCS to update and upgrade their graphics engine to keep up with the new technologies to make games even more realistic.

SIMPLIFIED FEATURES (as of this adapted version for 1.36 (1.0.0ob-220719_136)):
*Compatibility with 1.36.xs.
*Smaller improvements in size and textures.
*Updated Add-Ons and added the “Project Japan” compatibility add-on.

SIMPLIFIED FEATURES (as of the last major version (1.0.0ob-220719)):
*Over 250 skybox/skydome textures in mostly 8 and up to 16K quality.
*Every single skybox/skydome texture comes with individual and the most realistic visuals, as currently possible within the game limitations.
*Improved, custom and realistic cloud shadows.
*Realistic sun visuals (including custom flare).
*Improved skybox model (higher poly, seamless textures).
*Improved alpha channels for realistic cloud masking (sun does not shine through clouds anymore).
*Enhanced visuals during rainy weather (new rain streaks, no shining sun through cloudy skies, fog, rainbows, rain intensity variations).
*Realistic and soft bloom settings.
*New sound effects (rain and thunder).
*Some improved ground textures.
*More realistic light flares and light behaviour / visuals.
*Improved particles.
*Total overhaul of night visuals incl. realistic and correct nightsky and star positions.
*Realistic looks of the moon.
*New loading screens.

MOD REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal Game Requirements:
*Euro Truck Simulator 2 (64-bit) 1.36.xs – DX11 only.

Minimal Hardware Requirements:
*Dual core CPU 2.4 GHz.
*4 GB RAM.
*2 GB VRAM (Graphics card).
*At least 20 GB available hard drive space for the installation.

Recommended Hardware Requirements:
*Quad core CPU 3.0 GHz.
*12+ GB RAM.
*4+ GB VRAM (Graphics card).
*30+ GB available hard drive space on SSD (Future-proofing).

Several launch options via “Steam” and some other tweaks are recommended!
In order to work properly with other mods, “NaturaLux” needs to have the highest priority in your mod list.
Exception: Mods altering traffic/AI behaviour – These should stay above the main mod and its add-ons.
Some modifications require an additional add-on by us (e.g. “Sound Fixes Pack”), which should have a higher priority, than the main mod and any other add-ons from “NaturaLux”.

ADD-ONS:
At this moment “NaturaLux” offers following add-ons:
Compatibility Add-Ons:
*”Sound Fixes Pack” Compatibility Add-on.
*”ProMods” Compatibility Add-on.
*”Tregion” Compatibility Add-on.
*”Project Japan” Compatibility Add-onOther Add-Ons.
*Subtle Floating Icon Add-on.
*No Floating Icon Add-on.
*Vegetation Fix Add-on.
*Monthly – July Add-on.
*Monthly – August Add-on.
*Monthly – September Add-on.
*Monthly – October Add-on.
*Monthly – November Add-on.
*Monthly – December Add-on.
Information about the Subtle Floating Icon Add-on:

This mod replaces the in-game floating icons with subtle, more realistic icons.
This includes:
*Fuel/Gas.
*Garage.
*Tollgate.
*Service station.
*Truck dealer.
*Special Transport.
*Load.
*Unload.
*Recruitment agency.
*Train.
*Ferry.
*Border crossing.

Information about the No Floating Icon Add-on:
This mod replaces the in-game floating icons with transparent, not visible icons.
This includes:
*Fuel/Gas.
*Garage.
*Tollgate.
*Service station.
*Truck dealer.
*Special Transport.
*Load.
*Unload.
*Recruitment agency.
*Train.
*Ferry.
Border crossing Recommended to advanced users only.

Information about the Vegetation Fix Add-on:
This mod changes the ingame colour of several tree types to realistic colours.
This affects:
*birches.
*most common european spruces (Picea abies).
*pines.
*beeches.
lindenAlso it replaces old vegetation with fitting newer one from France, Italy and the Batlics.

Information about the “SUMMER HOLIDAYS!” (July) Add-on:
This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.
As of this version it alters:
*Sun position (22nd of July).
*Rain probability.

Information about the “MIDSUMMER” (August) Add-on:
This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.
As of this version it alters:
*Sun position (23rd of August).
*Rain probability.

Information about the “SUMMER VS. AUTUMN” (September) Add-on:
This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.
As of this version it alters:
*Sun position (23rd of September).
*Rain probability.

Information about the “GOLDENER OKTOBER” (October) Add-on:
This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.
As of this version it alters:
*[Sun position (23rd of October).
*Rain probability.

Information about the “MEH” (November) Add-on:
This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.
As of this version it alters:
*Sun position (22nd of November).
*Rain probability.

Information about the “JINGLE BELLS” (December) Add-on:
This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.
As of this version it alters:
*Sun position (22nd of December).
*Falling snow and snowflakes on glass.
*Snow probability.

Supported game versions: ETS2 – (1.36.x)

Authors: GerScaniaTrucker