{"id":291968,"date":"2025-12-29T09:41:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T02:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taimods.com\/2025\/12\/ets2-natura-lux-enhanced-graphics-and-weather-mod-1-36-x.html"},"modified":"2025-12-29T09:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T02:41:56","slug":"ets2-natura-lux-enhanced-graphics-and-weather-mod-1-36-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taimods.com\/en\/2025\/12\/ets2-natura-lux-enhanced-graphics-and-weather-mod-1-36-x.html","title":{"rendered":"ETS2 &#8211; Natura Lux &#8211; Enhanced Graphics and Weather Mod (1.36.x)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taimods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23410_85604-ets2-natura-lux-enhanced-graphics-and-weather-1-36-x-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ETS2 - Natura Lux - Enhanced Graphics and Weather Mod (1.36.x)\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taimods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23410_91273-ets2-natura-lux-enhanced-graphics-and-weather-1-36-x-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ETS2 - Natura Lux - Enhanced Graphics and Weather Mod (1.36.x)\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taimods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23410_83541-ets2-natura-lux-enhanced-graphics-and-weather-1-36-x-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ETS2 - Natura Lux - Enhanced Graphics and Weather Mod (1.36.x)\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taimods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23410_75122-ets2-natura-lux-enhanced-graphics-and-weather-1-36-x-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ETS2 - Natura Lux - Enhanced Graphics and Weather Mod (1.36.x)\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;NaturaLux&#8221; is a weather and graphics mod, bringing the visuals of the game engine to a new level.<br \/>Even with several dated features one can make this game look beautiful almost all day &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SIMPLIFIED FEATURES (as of this adapted version for 1.36 (1.0.0ob-220719_136)):<\/strong><br \/>*Compatibility with 1.36.xs.<br \/>*Smaller improvements in size and textures.<br \/>*Updated Add-Ons and added the &#8220;Project Japan&#8221; compatibility add-on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SIMPLIFIED FEATURES (as of the last major version (1.0.0ob-220719)):<\/strong><br \/>*Over 250 skybox\/skydome textures in mostly 8 and up to 16K quality.<br \/>*Every single skybox\/skydome texture comes with individual and the most realistic visuals, as currently possible within the game limitations.<br \/>*Improved, custom and realistic cloud shadows.<br \/>*Realistic sun visuals (including custom flare).<br \/>*Improved skybox model (higher poly, seamless textures).<br \/>*Improved alpha channels for realistic cloud masking (sun does not shine through clouds anymore).<br \/>*Enhanced visuals during rainy weather (new rain streaks, no shining sun through cloudy skies, fog, rainbows, rain intensity variations).<br \/>*Realistic and soft bloom settings.<br \/>*New sound effects (rain and thunder).<br \/>*Some improved ground textures.<br \/>*More realistic light flares and light behaviour \/ visuals.<br \/>*Improved particles.<br \/>*Total overhaul of night visuals incl. realistic and correct nightsky and star positions.<br \/>*Realistic looks of the moon.<br \/>*New loading screens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOD REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><br \/>Minimal Game Requirements:<br \/>*Euro Truck Simulator 2 (64-bit) 1.36.xs &#8211; DX11 only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimal Hardware Requirements:<\/strong><br \/>*Dual core CPU 2.4 GHz.<br \/>*4 GB RAM.<br \/>*2 GB VRAM (Graphics card).<br \/>*At least 20 GB available hard drive space for the installation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Hardware Requirements:<\/strong><br \/>*Quad core CPU 3.0 GHz.<br \/>*12+ GB RAM.<br \/>*4+ GB VRAM (Graphics card).<br \/>*30+ GB available hard drive space on SSD (Future-proofing).<\/p>\n<p>Several launch options via &#8220;Steam&#8221; and some other tweaks are recommended!<br \/>In order to work properly with other mods, &#8220;NaturaLux&#8221; needs to have the highest priority in your mod list.<br \/>Exception: Mods altering traffic\/AI behaviour &#8211; These should stay above the main mod and its add-ons.<br \/>Some modifications require an additional add-on by us (e.g. &#8220;Sound Fixes Pack&#8221;), which should have a higher priority, than the main mod and any other add-ons from &#8220;NaturaLux&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADD-ONS:<\/strong><br \/>At this moment &#8220;NaturaLux&#8221; offers following add-ons:<br \/>Compatibility Add-Ons:<br \/>*&#8221;Sound Fixes Pack&#8221; Compatibility Add-on.<br \/>*&#8221;ProMods&#8221; Compatibility Add-on.<br \/>*&#8221;Tregion&#8221; Compatibility Add-on.<br \/>*&#8221;Project Japan&#8221; Compatibility Add-onOther Add-Ons.<br \/>*Subtle Floating Icon Add-on.<br \/>*No Floating Icon Add-on.<br \/>*Vegetation Fix Add-on.<br \/>*Monthly &#8211; July Add-on.<br \/>*Monthly &#8211; August Add-on.<br \/>*Monthly &#8211; September Add-on.<br \/>*Monthly &#8211; October Add-on.<br \/>*Monthly &#8211; November Add-on.<br \/>*Monthly &#8211; December Add-on.<br \/>Information about the Subtle Floating Icon Add-on:<\/p>\n<p>This mod replaces the in-game floating icons with subtle, more realistic icons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This includes:<\/strong><br \/>*Fuel\/Gas.<br \/>*Garage.<br \/>*Tollgate.<br \/>*Service station.<br \/>*Truck dealer.<br \/>*Special Transport.<br \/>*Load.<br \/>*Unload.<br \/>*Recruitment agency.<br \/>*Train.<br \/>*Ferry.<br \/>*Border crossing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the No Floating Icon Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This mod replaces the in-game floating icons with transparent, not visible icons.<br \/>This includes:<br \/>*Fuel\/Gas.<br \/>*Garage.<br \/>*Tollgate.<br \/>*Service station.<br \/>*Truck dealer.<br \/>*Special Transport.<br \/>*Load.<br \/>*Unload.<br \/>*Recruitment agency.<br \/>*Train.<br \/>*Ferry.<br \/>Border crossing Recommended to advanced users only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the Vegetation Fix Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This mod changes the ingame colour of several tree types to realistic colours.<br \/>This affects:<br \/>*birches.<br \/>*most common european spruces (Picea abies).<br \/>*pines.<br \/>*beeches.<br \/>lindenAlso it replaces old vegetation with fitting newer one from France, Italy and the Batlics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the &#8220;SUMMER HOLIDAYS!&#8221; (July) Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.<br \/>As of this version it alters:<br \/>*Sun position (22nd of July).<br \/>*Rain probability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the &#8220;MIDSUMMER&#8221; (August) Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.<br \/>As of this version it alters:<br \/>*Sun position (23rd of August).<br \/>*Rain probability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the &#8220;SUMMER VS. AUTUMN&#8221; (September) Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.<br \/>As of this version it alters:<br \/>*Sun position (23rd of September).<br \/>*Rain probability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the &#8220;GOLDENER OKTOBER&#8221; (October) Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.<br \/>As of this version it alters:<br \/>*[Sun position (23rd of October).<br \/>*Rain probability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the &#8220;MEH&#8221; (November) Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.<br \/>As of this version it alters:<br \/>*Sun position (22nd of November).<br \/>*Rain probability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information about the &#8220;JINGLE BELLS&#8221; (December) Add-on:<\/strong><br \/>This add-on is part of the monthly selection for NaturaLux, to adjust several values in weather and climate corresponding to the mentioned month.<br \/>As of this version it alters:<br \/>*Sun position (22nd of December).<br \/>*Falling snow and snowflakes on glass.<br \/>*Snow probability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Authors:<\/strong> GerScaniaTrucker<\/p>\n    <a href=\"\/getlink?url=68747470733a2f2f6d6f6473626173652e636f6d2f656f706b6d61397a726773392f4e4c5f57686561746865725f312e33362e377a2e68746d6c\" \r\n       target=\"_blank\"\r\n       style=\"            display: inline-flex;            align-items: center;            gap: 10px;            padding: 12px 24px;            border-radius: 6px;            background: var(--nqt-color-primary, #ff6a00);            color: #fff;            text-decoration: none;            font-weight: 600;            font-size: 16px;            border: 2px solid var(--nqt-color-primary, #ff6a00);            transition: all 0.3s ease;            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);       \"\r\n       onmouseover=\"this.style.background='#333'; this.style.borderColor='#333'; this.style.transform='translateY(-2px)';\"\r\n       onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--nqt-color-primary, #ff6a00)'; this.style.borderColor='var(--nqt-color-primary, #ff6a00)'; this.style.transform='translateY(0)';\"\r\n    >\r\n        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-download\"><\/i>\r\n        <span>DOWNLOAD MODS<\/span>\r\n    <\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;NaturaLux&#8221; 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 &#8211; every day. 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