Better HDR and disable Chromatic Aberration
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Mar 21 @ 5:29am4,53244
Modding or ConfigurationEnglish
Steps
1 . Download and install Reshade with addons for Crimson Desert executable:
https://reshade.me/downloads/ReShade_Setup_Addon.exe
2. Download the mod file for Crimson Desert from the list in this page:
https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods
3. Copy and paste the mod file (renodx-crimsondesert.addon64) inside the game's installation folder:
Steam\steamapps\common\Crimson Desert\bin64
4. Launch game and press HOME key to open Reshade settings.
5. Select RenoDX tab and choose Advanced for settings mode.
6. Click on the arrow icon next to Peak brightness to automatically adjust brightness correctly (to your monitor).
7. Increase Exposure to around 1.25 (to be closer to SDR).
8. Select the desired chromatic aberration and sharpening from the sliders.
9. Enjoy better HDR and no chromatic aberration.
EDIT: Added new version screenshot.

https://reshade.me/downloads/ReShade_Setup_Addon.exe
2. Download the mod file for Crimson Desert from the list in this page:
https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods
- Alternative download link - most recent file from discord for those with issues using github (2026.04.04): https://www.mediafire.com/file/sidh5pik0qbg4hu/renodx-crimsondesert.addon64/file
3. Copy and paste the mod file (renodx-crimsondesert.addon64) inside the game's installation folder:
Steam\steamapps\common\Crimson Desert\bin64
4. Launch game and press HOME key to open Reshade settings.
5. Select RenoDX tab and choose Advanced for settings mode.
6. Click on the arrow icon next to Peak brightness to automatically adjust brightness correctly (to your monitor).
7. Increase Exposure to around 1.25 (to be closer to SDR).
8. Select the desired chromatic aberration and sharpening from the sliders.
9. Enjoy better HDR and no chromatic aberration.
EDIT: Added new version screenshot.