((top)) | Reshade

: User-created configuration files that save a specific combination of shaders and their settings.

: Adjust contrast, saturation, and color temperature to create a cinematic atmosphere. reshade

Lightweight effects like color adjustments have a negligible impact (maybe 1-2 FPS). However, heavy effects like Ray Traced Global Illumination (RTGI) can tank frame rates by 20% to 40%. ReShade is strictly for those with headroom on their hardware. : User-created configuration files that save a specific

The biggest hurdle for ReShade isn't technical; it’s ethical. However, heavy effects like Ray Traced Global Illumination

This is where the water gets murky. In competitive shooters like Apex Legends or PUBG , some players use ReShade to strip away shadows and increase contrast to spot enemies in dark corners. This has led to a perpetual cat-and-mouse game between anti-cheat developers and ReShade users. While ReShade itself is not a "hack," the visibility advantages it offers can be viewed as unfair.