XV Shaders is a Vintage Story mod by XyrVexus. XV Shaders adds configurable visual effects to Vintage Story, including round particles, edge outlines, palette changes, and a CRT-style filter.
Why this mod is worth installing
This mod is for players who want to reshape the game's atmosphere without replacing its core content. It is especially useful for experimenting with softer particles, stylized colors, outlines, or a retro display effect.
What XV Shaders adds
XV Shaders is a graphics tweak built around several independent screen and particle effects. Its round-particle shader changes the usual square particle appearance into softer, circular shapes, making smoke and similar effects look less harsh.
The optional edge effect uses Sobel-based detection to find boundaries in the image. From the in-game settings interface, it can be tuned toward outlines, glowing auras, or blur, allowing anything from a subtle enhancement to a strongly stylized look.
Palette Swap changes color balance and saturation for a more grounded appearance or an unusual, otherworldly mood. A Synthwave Palette option emphasizes reds and purples, while the CRT effect softens the game's pixel edges with a nostalgic display-like finish.
Settings are adjusted through the in-game GUI opened with the .xv chat command. The effects are designed as separate additions, so players can combine the available looks and choose how strongly each one affects the image.
Where to download XV Shaders
The official Vintage Story Mod DB page is the right place to get the current release through the in-game mod manager.