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Release 5 download

This is the download and installation post, go here for the changelog/contents

Latest update on 03/01/2026: Updated documentation and multiple bugfixes, including reduced pixelation in motion and when looking at clouds through fog. The drive download link is the same but the contents have been updated, so if you received the download link via email or DM it will still work and contains the fixed version.

Download and installation instructions

Go here if you prefer a video guide (by Goddchen on youtube, covers recommended mods + volumetrics, although skip Planetshine since it's obsolete with Deferred), otherwise follow my instructions:

  1. Download and install Release 5
    [Patreon download link] [Drive link]
    To install remove any existing config packs for EVE (BoulderCo, AVP, SVE, Spectra, 64k clouds, KSRSSVE, etc), remove any existing versions of Scatterer and EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements, then merge your GameData folder with the one included in the zip (drag and drop the included GameData in your KSP directory and they will get merged, do not put GameData inside GameData). Do not reinstall Scatterer or EVE via CKAN.
    When done you should see the following folder structure:

  2. Download and install deferred

    Needed for puddles, screen-space reflections, and generally better lighting. Get CKAN and use it to install Deferred. CKAN is recommended because it automatically handles dependencies and mod conflicts. If you want to install it manually go here and follow the instructions.

  3. (Optional) Install TUFX

    Optional but the ambient occlusion added by TUFX works well with Deferred and is important for good lighting. Use my TUFX profile or your profile of choice with ambient occlusion enabled. If you want to use my you can select it in-game from TUFX menu (see image)

  4. (Optional) Install Parallax-Continued

    Parallax-Continued uses detailed PBR textures to make the terrain look amazing and adds dense vegetation and grass as well as improving how the planet surfaces look from orbit. Highly recommended.

Reporting issues

To report an issue please add screenshots of the issue, reproduction steps and your KSP.log file, these elements help the issue be properly diagnosed and fixed.

Updates since initial release

Comments

so worth it

gamering2354

I can see your history, you don't need to do this

Blackrack

Leave this as proof of purchase

Kamryn Umphrey

Here is the link to the video i took of the issue: https://medal.tv/games/kerbal-space/clips/m93vsZlCfuBqZUqwZ?invite=cr-MSxuV1UsNTQ4MDM5OTM3

August Cunningham

@Blackrack, can you assist me with an issue I'm having? I have been trying to make a flowmap for a storm for the clouds I added to another planet mod, but the clouds don't move in real-space, only in scaled space.

August Cunningham

Hi, send your full KSP.log file via filebin or google drive and I'll check what's wrong

Blackrack

I can't get it to work. I first tried installing alongside the mods I already had, and the game worked fine, just no clouds. I then tried to do a clean install, following your steps, but that resulted in a black screen and the menu not loading. Given the situation with mods works better I'll share the relevant bit of log. [LOG 11:34:23.948] [EVE CloudsManager]: Cleaning Clouds! [LOG 11:34:23.949] [EVE CloudsManager]: Unable to parse config node: OBJECT (then it shows a big json config for various cloud types, followed by:) [LOG 11:34:23.949] EVEManager: Issue loading CloudsManager! Error: UnityEngine.UnityException: Unable to apply node! ---> UnityEngine.UnityException: Unable to parse "settings" in "OBJECT"! ---> UnityEngine.UnityException: Unable to parse "_MainTex" in "settings"! at Utils.ConfigHelper.LoadObjectFromConfig (System.Object obj, ConfigNode node) [0x000f1] in <373b714ed14849eca17d47bee4ea9015>:0 at Utils.ConfigHelper.Parse (System.Reflection.FieldInfo field, System.Object& obj, System.String[] value, ConfigNode node) [0x004ca] in <373b714ed14849eca17d47bee4ea9015>:0 at Utils.ConfigHelper.LoadObjectFromConfig (System.Object obj, ConfigNode node) [0x00062] in <373b714ed14849eca17d47bee4ea9015>:0 Mods I have: 000_ClickThroughBlocker, 000_Harmony, 000_KSPBurst, 000_NiakoUtils, 001_ToolbarControl, 4KSP, CTTP, EnviromentalVisualEnhancements, Firefly, FireflyAPI, Kopernicus, ModularFlightIntegrator, Nibrek, NibrekVolumetrics, Parallax_lifeLessEvePatch, Parallax_StockPlanetTextures, Parallax_StockScatterTextures, Parallax_StockTerrainTextures, ParallaxContinued, ReStock, ReStockWaterfallExpansion, Scatterer, ScattererAtmosphericCache, Shabby, Squad, SquadExpansion, StockScattererConfigs, StockVolumetricClouds, StockWaterfallEffects, VaporCones, Waterfall, WaterfallRestock, zzz_Deferred, Blackrack_TUFX.cfg, ModuleManager.4.2.3.dll, ModuleManager.ConfigCache, ModuleManager.configSHA, ModuleManager.Physics, ModuleManager.TechTree Any clue what I could be doing wrong?

randomdudeder

Idea: Hurricane and Major Hurricanes with custom names would be awesome in this mod in true volumetric clouds 6 if your planning to make it

R J P

Volumetric clouds includes a better version of EVE so you don't need to install it separately

Blackrack

can you install Eve again after downloading this mod? i saw in matt lownes list he is running both Eve and Volumentric clouds

Roan

The initial version I released on 28 september had that issue, redownload from the link above and install the latest version to fix it.

Blackrack

I'm experiencing a bug where the vessel I am flying gets jolted causing it to spin, or in more extreme cases breaks off parts or even just destroys the whole craft. I'm playing a install with quite a lot of other mods, but the only mods I updated were Kss2, blackrock volumetric clouds, Cosmic Serenity, and a mod to give v5 volumetric support to OPM. On my copy of the install I'm playing before the update the bug doesn't occur. Does anyone else experience it?

Dusty Circuit

See the wiki https://github.com/LGhassen/EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements/wiki there's no "proper" tutorial but everything is explained there and you can use the stock configs as reference

Blackrack

can you make a tutorial on how to make configs and textures?

Fragmaster Tito

best update in 2026 ☁️🚀♥️

Readux

Have you tried following BallisticFox's Sol instal instructions?

Blackrack

What do you mean? It's inside the download

Blackrack

a tutorial for making this work with rp1 would be great, its fine on the first launch but once i close and open up the game again the clouds stop working :(

Ruffuz

i can not find the blackrack_Tufx data

hamza serhan

Do you have the latest version of Deferred? If so make sure reflection probes are not disabled in the game's settings (but you can set them to the lowest quality)

Blackrack

Hello, I'm using this with RSS and Sol from ballisticfox. My only problem is, that when I am under a cloud everything is pitch black, like a very strong shadow. The same applies to the side of the vessel, which faces away from the sun. It happens in a large radius around the camera. How can I fix/ change it?

Jan

Not out of the box, you need to use RSS configs for volumetrics like ballisticfox's sol

Blackrack

Will this work with the Express RP-1 Pack from CKAN? If so, is the installation process the same as what you've already described?

Seth Misenhimer

Yes, remove old files before installing the new version

Blackrack

i just subscribed and after getting release 3, im not to sure on how i install release 5. do i have to uninstall release 3 and just replace it with release 5 or can i just replace the files? (btw im very impressed, you make ksp2 look bad)

The_J_Steam

Outdated?

Blackrack

Is there very detailed documentation for the syntax of configs? I am making a config for Kcalbeloh System. The EVE Github wiki is outdated.

August Cunningham

RSS is deprecated, so is RSS Reborn. Try the Sol mod by ballistic fox. Link here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GyQlvDE8JD81fL8GPenKOA3Do4GqlDSx0tWsKy_p208/edit?tab=t.0

August Cunningham

RSS Reborn is deprecated, try the Sol mod. It is designed for modern visual mods, and is made by ballisticfox as a successor.

August Cunningham

Hello again! Regarding Laythe's Atmospheric Graphics Bug, do you want me to send the images to you? ( through the KSP subreddit server )

Rocket Guy

Hi, I've not seen this before and don't see any relevant errors in the log file. Try a clean install of KSP and using just my mods, if it doesn't fix it I can refund you.

Blackrack

I just updated to the new Version 5. Something looks off. The clouds appear to be very low resolution/soft looking. I followed your steps outlined here. I have all my settings on high or as far as they go. It almost seems like it’s loading low quality clouds. Everything was looking great in the previous version. Im not sure what to do or what happened. I removed the previous files as instructed, then added the new Version 5 files. Here’s a couple photos https://imgur.com/a/MOriqmr EDIT: So i removed all the files from the new version 5. and then put back in the version 4 files and everything looks great like it was before.... So for some reason the version 5 is having an issue when i try to use those files. I even tried redownloading the files in case they got corrupted. Issue still persists. Heres my Log file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YJ1av_hOBid2ZZsUIyhRNq3Qbr9Ge1Ay/view?usp=sharing

Ryan Schwinghammer

When there is an update I will publish it

Blackrack

Any updates on the AMD bugs?

Ian Goetting

Hi, you can save the google drive link and I'll update it with any future bugfixes for version 5. The tufx profile is the one included in the download. If you want to access to future major versions you'll need to resubscribe, although depending on how long you've been subscribed I can send them to you.

Blackrack

Hey there! I've been a member for a year and I need to unsubscribe to your membership due to some personal stuff and before my subscription ends next december 12th, I just wanted to ask if it's necessary for me to re-subscribe to your membership to get the latest access to you amazing mod or if there is another way to get access. Will saving the google drive link work or is it different for the new versions you upload? And is the 'blackrack tufx' the TUFX that you wanted us to add in step tree or is that something else? If it is something else could you please provide the link for me to download it?

Arya Bekal

Hi, you have to use the version included here.

Blackrack

Hello! Should i continue to update Scatterer through CKAN? or maintain it outdated with the version included on the Volumetrics Download?

Rocket Guy

Hi, that's due to temporal upscaling, depending on your screen resolution and framerate you may notice it more. You can reduce it to fix that but at the cist of performance. See here how to reduce it https://github.com/LGhassen/EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements/wiki/Temporal-upscaling-and-noise-detiling

Blackrack

Hey, enjoying the mod so far but I seem to be having an issue where the clouds are super pixelated for some reason and has this weird image noise even when the game is paused. I've installed as per instructions, so I'm not sure why this is happening.

Ira Menich

Hello ! just noticed after downloading this beautiful work of yours, that RSS-Reborn by ballisticfox is incompatible with release 5. any idea why and if it's fixable ?

burugushiwa

Hi! Thx for awesome mod! But I faced with an issue on RSS RP-1 version. Followed by manual but no clouds so far ( Any ideas? Thx!

Aleksandr Shaduro

Which images? I already switched away from imgur a month ago

Blackrack

FYI Imgur is blocked in the UK, so the images don't show. Could you use another host for images in future posts?

Ben Harris

I'd recommend first trying to increase your page file size, usually that's the main cause of crashes. If that doesn't help send me your crash logs and I can check what's wrong. See how to find them here https://gist.github.com/JonnyOThan/04c2074b56f78e56d115621effee30f9#crashes---playerlog-and-errorlog you can send them via filebin

Blackrack

I am having an issue where everything seems perfectly normal, but when I launch a rocket from the VAB it fully loads and seems fine for a few seconds before freezing and crashing. After reopening the game the craft is on the pad and I can click to fly it normally. This issue does not occur when launching from the launch pad through the saved crafts.

Jasper Van Dyk

Thank you! I appreciate it

Blackrack

Blackrack, in my opinion, your artwork may have extended KSP for years! What you did breathed new life into the game! Sometimes I find myself floating among the clouds after a successful mission, just admiring it! It's incredible how, even with so many details, the game remains so fluid and responsive!

Thiago Fortes

Thank you! I appreciate it

Blackrack

Blackrack you just keep on giving and keep this community and visual alive. Thank you Sir :)

Connor Clark

imgbox.com or imgur.com or filebin.com and send link here

Blackrack

I'm having an issue where textures seem to be overblown and not rendered correctly. Where can I send screenshots?

Peter Seddon

Hi, old "flat" configs and new ones can co-exist on different planets, you can install OPM configs for EVE and Scatterer, as long as you don't revert EVE and Scatterer (the plugins themselves) to an old version they'll work.

Blackrack

Hi Blackrack - the clouds look amazing! Definitely unreal to have KSP so pretty after so many years. I have one question regarding mod support - I saw that your mod only supports the stock system (which is perfectly fine). However, is there any way to add scatterer and eve configs to planets from Outer Planets mod (while keeping the volumetric clouds for the base planets)? I could try copying the configs from a different visual mod pack for just the new planets, but I don't know if the custom versions from your download will work with these configs. (edit) I am fine with having standard "flat" clouds on the new planets, it's just that without scatterer they don't look great.

kentos9

Try increasing your pagefile size, if that doesn't work send me the KSP.log file after you get a crash

Blackrack

Love the mod and looks AMAZING!!! Only issue, and I am not sure if it is related or not to this mod, but it's the first time I have seen it happen. I am on a trajectory to Jool, and each time I zoom into Jool or set the target to Laythe, my game crashes. Any help would be extremely appreciated!

Wyatt R

That's just the upscaling, you can reduce it to fix that but it will hit performance, see here how to do it https://github.com/LGhassen/EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements/wiki/Temporal-upscaling-and-noise-detiling

Blackrack

Wow, it's like a brand new game. Even MSFS2024's clouds don't look this good. Interestingly, though, I am seeing a sort of pixelation effect from orbit that I also in in MSFS. It's hard to describe, but I do have a screenshot of it. Certain clouds just don't look smooth. Any thoughts? I can't post the screenshot here.

Josh Green

BallisticFox has a patch for his mod Sol (the sequel to RSS-Reborn I guess) which works with v5. It's early days though so these configs aren't on the same level as mine. I think volumetric clouds mods for OPM and Kcalbeloh only have configs for v4 currently, otherwise you can still use the base configs (2d clouds) for those with v5.

Blackrack

Yes, on Laythe

Blackrack

do the volumetric volcanos come with the true volumetric clouds mod?

FireFox443-YT

First off, I love the mod... Your amazing for this stuff....Someone may have already asked this and I'm sorry if they have, but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere... Since RSS-Reborn was compatible with v4 of the Volumetric cloud mod does it also work with the new v5? Or are we waiting on another modder to create something to allow that mod to be added to it? I am also curious if other planet pack mods like Kclabeloh or OPM would conflict with the V5. I do not mind if there are no clouds on them but I do not want these other mods to cancel out the clouds you created?... Thank you again.

Joe C.

Put everything on max except reflection probe refresh rate and resolution which you can keep at low and 256. Anti-aliasing doesn't matter because the default method is obsolete and disabled/overridden by Scatterer

Blackrack

What are your recommended settings in the graphics section of the main menu? To max out every parameter when possible, or keep some of them on low on purpose?

Fahlstrom

Send your KSP.log file, you can share it via filebin or google drive

Blackrack

Hi! This mod is incredible! I’m having a few issues though when it rains, it looks more like fog and there’s no rain sound. I tried reinstalling the mod and made sure my texture quality is set to max. I’m also not seeing any clouds on Jool just the new model in the tracking station and map. I don’t remember if you added thunder or lightning, but there isn’t any in my game (though I did see a flash in Eve’s clouds if that helps). Thanks for the awesome work!

Julian Matto

I DM'd a drive link with my KSP.log file and a couple screenshots. Can you let me know what i'm missing?

RCA

looks incredible from the screenshots and videos! I'm having some trouble as the clouds don't show up in my game. I did the following to install, could you let me know if im missing something obvious? -Clean install of ksp via steam, deleted CKAN folder and all contents of GameData except Squad and SquadExpansion -Downloaded zip file for release 5 and extracted it in my downloads folder -Drag & dropped the newly extracted "GameData" folder into the ksp directory, and it looks how it should with the proper files -Install CKAN again and download Deferred -Launch game (no clouds. In the EVE cloud manager window, links appear as red: StockVolumetricClouds/Clouds/Textures/PluginData/Kerbin/top/scaled.) When I look in the folder for these files, they seem to be in the correct location in the folder. Is there something I'm missing or a mistake I made? What can I do to see them? I'm really excited to try it

RCA

Yes but you need an RSS config, there is one available on BallisticFox's discord but still in beta

Blackrack

Send your KSP.log file, you can send it via filebin or google drive

Blackrack

Bonjour! Thank you for your truly impressive work! I think the whole community is already looking forward to the magic of KSA! But I have a problem: I installed your mod (following the instructions), but unfortunately, no clouds appear. I thought maybe it was something wrong with other mods. So I deleted the entire game (from Steam and all the leftover files in the folders), reinstalled, and installed only your mod. Unfortunately, the same problem: Not a single cloud to be seen. On not a single planet. I really don't know what to do. :(

JoeyDoomer

does this work on rss?

Axyl Pryce

Hi thank you, it's going well, you can follow development on KSA's discord :)

Blackrack

Hi, wanted to drop by and thank you for this creation! Very glad that you also started to help with KSA, how is the work going by the way?

nur nur

JonnyOThan is working on those and I helped him fix the EVA issue yesterday so he probably hasn't released the fixes yet. Check with him for progress.

Blackrack

I want to play KSP with your clouds (with its optional recommendations) AND with 'Through The Eyes of a Kerbal' mod. But altogether they cause graphics glitches while FPV during EVA and watching the sun (and, maybe some other objects on a craft or Kerbin). I did a lot of work to determine the minimal GameData content to reproduce the glitches. Here it is (Squad folders not related to the issue, I think): 000_Harmony\ EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements\ Scatterer\ ScattererAtmosphereCache\ Shabby\ Squad\ SquadExpansion\ StockScattererConfigs\ StockVolumetricClouds\ ThroughTheEyes\ zzz_Deferred\ I can avoid the glitches if I remove ONE of these folders: 000_Harmony\ or Shabby\ or zzz_Deferred\ or if I remove all 4 folders of your clouds mod, the glitches also go away. I repeat: the graphics glitches ONLY appear during EVA and (very important) "through the eyes" (first person POV using 'Through The Eyes of a Kerbal' mod) and looking at certain objects (the sun for sure). A least in orbit (not sure about EVA on Kerbin's surface).

kev4ev

"The download links and filename are the same but the contents have changed"

Blackrack

btw, drive link still points to 28.09. version

Shadow0133

That's just how the upscaling works, especially if you get low fps or play at low resolution. You can reduce it to fix that but it will be more performance intensive. See here how to do it: https://github.com/LGhassen/EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements/wiki/Temporal-upscaling-and-noise-detiling

Blackrack

do you know whats wrong with my clouds, they look super pixilated around the edges

Jake O’Brien

1. It's a planned feature

Blackrack

I've got 2 questions: 1. Is it possible to make Scatterer/Deferred handle munlight on Kerbin. Nights are equally pitch black regardless of Mün phase, it seems no light reflected from it is handled like it is for Jool when on Laythe. 2. Why is the map ambient light disabled completely with Scatterer/Deferred, while flight ambient light is not? From gameplay perspective it would be useful to boost ambient light (or even hide clouds) while in map view, while keeping ambient light off and clouds on in flight scene.

Mateusz Brzozowski

Send your KSP.log file and some screenshots of what you're seeing

Blackrack

My rain looks the same as fog. How can I fix this?

L G

You need a new config for RSS, there are some on ballisticfox's discord.

Blackrack

It's included in the download and you need this version

Blackrack

Why I can't install SCATTERER trough CKAN after pasting/replacing this new volumetric files? where can i download it besides CKAN?

TOROLOF

Does the new one work with RSS? I installed it and now I dont have volumetric clouds in RSS, which I did with v4

Glecc

*nvm it worked all i had to do was just take out the mod's gamedata and put it all in gamedata ksp*

Sergey Hovsepyan

Hi, I just ran the .dll and shader files through virustotal and they come out clean, you can check the hashes or reupload the files yourself. https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/2f870bebde3b88ff0d051b816ad0b79c20b474acb96c28daa39e26e9edeed313?nocache=1 https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/3ee3d5d368cb09832ba9f5932983166e35d41bc9503bbcb8df60f4b7d6835b7c?nocache=1 https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/a85e2a650112aa406d87b749f5f36cbcde932c6d65dab23e0cd062213d552bbd Besides that Deferred is completely open-source and you can decompile/recompile it and check that the files and hashes match, and inspect the commits, the source is updated with today's changes https://github.com/LGhassen/Deferred I don't use windows's defender/antivirus so no idea what it's doing

Blackrack

Hi. The new version of Deferred downloaded from this link (https://github.com/LGhassen/Deferred/releases/download/1.3.3.0/Deferred_1.3.3.0.zip) is detected as a Trojan:Script/Wacatac.C!ml virus. I'm on Windows 11 25H2.

vagabond77

That's usually if you didn't install correctly, try to start over and follow the instructions carefully, do not put gamedata in gamedata, if you don't figure it out, send your KSP.log file via filebin or google drive

Blackrack

You better not do this, because it will break existing configurations.

arqui_alpaka

Seems like in both cases, removing Parallax Continued eliminates the artifacts. Normal Parallax installs fine and doesn't seem to have the same artifacting.

Chad Jaros

I'm also seeing the black flickering in the planetary view. Also fairly frequent crashing when looking around or changing scenes. On Linux with an AMD GPU. V4 also seems to have the artifacts. Screenshot and log: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UHI95g5WkvTsRq6Sgid0qcW3YO6nCysB/view?usp=drive_link

Chad Jaros

on ckan it says i need to update scatterer but it said it will change some configs and i dont know if i should update it or not.

bemngisfun

hope my pc can handle this *PC implodes into a black hole*

Aedyn Allee

Hello, I have a serious issue with the mod, when I install VC5 it turns everything (ground, oceans, and even buildings) on kerbin in game to turn entirely pink, like the textures won't load while the sky turns into a static mess, the places where it doesn't happen is in map view and the main menu, and even there it has issues. In Map view Scatterer doesn't work at all, while in the main menu the shadows are rendering weird and there's no terminator line on kerbin showing up. However when I uninstall VC5 the game looks normal, just without the clouds. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, and even tried downloading it from here again but to no avail. :(

Low IQ Spaceymen

worth the 7 dollars

bemngisfun

I've heard that a 1650 can run volumetrics + parallax decently so you should be fine with a TI. Let me know how it goes

Blackrack

Hi! I have laptop with params: Razen 5 5500, RAM 32gb DDR4 and GTX 1650TI. This is enough for this mod + deferred? Also I have Outer Planet Pack and Kcalbelog system. Thank u for answer

Stas Kucherenko

You only have to select it once for every scene, then it should be saved

Blackrack

The clouds are beautiful, and everything works just fine! However, I was wondering if there was a way around selecting your TUFX profile every time I change locations, like going from the VAB to the launch pad.

Andrew Godley

Can you send screenshots or a video of what you're seeing and your KSP.log file? You can send them via filebin or google drive

Blackrack

Hi blackrack, thank you so much for this mod ! I have never seen such realistic and beautiful clouds in a game ! I have a question regarding the rain itself on Kerbin. In release 4, I was able to see the rain very clearly during thunderstorm. With release 5, I can still hear the rain during such storms, I can see the effects on the ground but I cannot see the rain itself (no droplets whatsoever). Is this supposed to look like this with this release ?

Julien Saïd

I've also tried these config changes: SHADOWS_FLIGHT_PROJECTION = 1 SHADOWS_KSC_PROJECTION = 1 SHADOWS_TRACKING_PROJECTION = 1 SHADOWS_EDITORS_PROJECTION = 1 SHADOWS_MAIN_PROJECTION = 1 SHADOWS_DEFAULT_PROJECTION = 1 As well as disabling "celestial bodies cast self-shadows" on top of (and separately) forcing dx11, all to no avail

Ian Goetting

I just did a fresh install, and with only release 5 and deferred i keep getting black flickering. I'd gladly send logs or videos or anything else to help.

Ian Goetting

Thank you!

TOROLOF

Hi, yes it also does, although you could also try to change the "body = Kerbin" field to "body = Earth" (in multiple files), mightwork well if they have the same radius.

Blackrack

Thanks so much for the mod, it's a delight. I just installed RSS and I no longer have volumetric clouds. How do I fix it? I've already seen the answer, thanks. Do you know if with KSRSS your V5 also needs specific configurations?

Fernandoc4d

cheers mate!

jack katona

You need a config for RSS, BallisticFox has one you can find on his patreon/discord (his patreon is fully public and free, but the RSS config for V5 may be in a preview state on his discord)

Blackrack

My configs are for the stock system and won't work well or look right at 2.5x scale. You can use them but they won't look as good. Alternatively you need to make or wait for someone to make the right configs for that scale, which is unfotunately not an easy task as the maps aren't easy to author.

Blackrack

You are a treasure. Thank you.

Quaybee

is there anything special i need to do if my system is at 2.5x scale?

Lazed

Thank you so much for your work, what a wonderful mod. Flying inbetween the clouds is such a unique joy

Konrad

Is it actually possible to make it work with RP-1, RSS, RO right now? I also have 2D clouds, yet I managed to make it work with the previous release 4 of volumetric clouds. Yes, I made a clean install. Down is a link of a screenshot and ksp.log. https://imgur.com/a/yjZEuxs https://filebin.net/phhwojy9l5axl5bh

Patrik Guľa

I can't wait to use this mod! I've heard so much. (And seen on YouTube)

FireFox443-YT

The files you shared aren't very useful, better to send your KSP.log file and screenshots. In any case, usually this is a mistake in installation, or you're trying to use volumetric configs that haven't been updated yet such as OPM volumetrics.

Blackrack

Amazing work! But I need some help, please! I tried so many times, and I'm not sure what is wrong, there is clouds, but they are 2D clouds lol. If you could help, I would be sincerely grateful! https://filebin.net/ouuidr11wweghcy0

Cezar Piccolo

Install CommunityBugFixes, this will make the game a lot more optimized and run way more smoothly.

Stargaze

That would happen if you didn't install correctly and mixed files from two versions, start over and follow the instructions carefully, do not put GameData inside GameData such that one is nested inside the other.

Blackrack

I'm having the issue where everything is pink. I've removed all previous versions of EVE, Scatterer, AVP, and I've also updated to the latest version of Deferred. In the tracking station view, it seems like Kerbin doesn't have an atmosphere because it looks dark and dull.

Ferox

It's mostly obsolete if you have deferred

Blackrack

Why skip planetshine?

MachCoyote

I didn't think a Ryzen 5 5500 and RX 570 4GB could handle Volumetric Clouds, TUFX and PARALLAX. Although I think the 32GB of RAM makes up for it, since the game uses 20GB sometimes, runs perfectly at 30fps, and it's best to use "Lossless Scaling."

arqui_alpaka

Kerbal is my favorite game, this mod is the most beautiful

arqui_alpaka

Absolutely amazing work! Can't believe how beautiful this game can look compared to when I first played nearly a decade ago. The clouds from orbit compared to V4 in particular are a favorite of mine.

Aidan Still

Go to the game's settings and set reflection probe refresh rate to low or medium

Blackrack

it looks really good, but the ground at the launch pad is very dark and i cant really see the detail of my ship because it is so dark. like the sky is bright a blue but the ground almost looks like nighttime

Jake Kelley

https://filebin.net/2ctf373b01op41fy - for my KSP.log file. I checked install order and think I had it right, but in the mean time I will try one more fresh install and see what I come up with.

krebork

So I did a clean KSP install, only this and parallax + dependencies and I'm getting this: https://filebin.net/i5h4j3c78r0enmdr

krebork

That's normal for now that's how they look

Blackrack

i downloaded the mod and everything is great except the puddles look really bad when you zoom out https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNsm4cRpl2lUZFbtLH3T6vEBfLtV5XhW/view?usp=sharing

Galaxy Gaming

I'll help you with that if you send screenshots of what you're seeing and yout KSP.log file, you can share both via filebin or google drive

Blackrack

For me the clouds are very pixelated and flat, completely different to everyone else. It's a shame because I was really excited to try it out, but it seems I will need to do a bit more troubleshooting before I can enjoy it to its fullest:)

Lucet Allan

Check the TUFX profile used in the SPH screen, find the TUFX button in that screen and try disabling it by using the empty profile. If this doesn't help please send screenshots of what you see and your KSP.log file, you can send them via filebin or google drive.

Blackrack

My SPH is super bright. It is a completely clean install, everything else works, but I am blinded by the SPH lights reflecting off the parts I place. The only other mods I have is Firefly and Oinkers skybox with Texture Replacer.

Anton Norgren

You didn't install correctly and mixed files from two versions, start over and follow the instructions, do not put GameData inside GameData

Blackrack

something makes everything pink...

Frabu Lakris

Absolute Cinema

Bryce Crumley

Thank you, very much I appreciate it.

Blackrack

Clean install

Blackrack

Do I have to do a clean install or can I just override the old volumetric clouds in my mod list?

Yobro Poyo

Hi, could you maybe share a video of that you're seeing and your KSP.log file? Otherwise I wouldn't have much to go on since I don't get this issue

Blackrack

(Update: On a relatively clean install, it doesn't flicker. Must be another mod but no idea which one since these are the only visual enhancement mods I got installed. Wonder if it's another setting.) [Update 2: I think it's per vessel so must be some texture on a modded part.] When upgrading from the previous version I get the Star Skybox flickering while in flight. It will go dark then come back, then dark again, and then back fairly rapidly, but then it stops for a bit. Then starts up again after a while or if switching vessels. The darkening is like the camera is moving and it refreshes the texture or something. Everything looks the same and all I did was upgrade the items in the pack and had TUFX use the new config file. I went ahead and reverted to the previous version but keeping the new version of Deferred installed and the flicker goes away. Not sure if it's another mod causing issues but something new in this update seems to be causing it or conflicting with it.

Ignatius Booreguard

The versions that make this work are included here, therefore if you follow the instructions you end up with the new versions and delete the old ones

Blackrack

Im confused with your instructions. You say "remove any existing versions of Scatterer and EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements" btu then in the directory structure, you show both of those mods in the structure? So are they supposed to be there or not? With your mod, we cant use these mods at all?

James Pie

Go to the bottom of the post where you can download the attachment, or use the [mirror link]

Blackrack

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PLAYER2

Great visuals, but new update a bit laggy for my pc :(

sochniyselderei

Thanks for this mod. It helps keep the flame burning while we wait patiently for KSA. Meanwhile we can entertain ourselves even more with KSP 1 on steroids with this unbelievable mod. honestly when I first played KSP I allways wanted these kind of clouds. I mean I couldn't even believe this would be possible but something nicer than what we originally had, which were some 2D textures floating near your ship lol.. And now we have something so realistic is unreal. So thanks for this. I can only support for 1 month but I really want to say thank you very much for your amazing work for this community of a wonderful loving "peaceful" game. :D

agustin can.

Hi, you'll need a volumetric RSS config, most of them haven't been updated, but BallisticFox made a quick patch for his config, I don't have a link, butif you got to his patreon (fully public and free) or his discord then you ahould be able to find it . Just keep in mind the quality won't be as good as stock for now as he did a quick update, but if need be you can use his config for V4.

Blackrack

Hi Blackrack, Thank you for the great mod ! I was wondering if it was compatible with the RP-1 Mods bundle (or installation steps a different) ? Following your instructions, with the stock installation show great results however with the RP-1 it is not that impactful as with stock installation. Also in addition in the start menu the Earth doesn't have any clouds (stock installation do).

Marc-André Lapierre

I just wanted to say thank you for the incredible work you put into your mods. They’ve completely transformed how I experience the game. The visuals are breathtaking, and every update shows how much passion and effort you invest. Your work makes the game feel alive in a way I never imagined possible. Keep up the amazing work you’re truly lifting KSP to the next level. Thanks for the countless hours of joy you’ve given me. Also looking forward to the kittens :P

Christiaan Strating Dilling

There is not an easy way and "quick conversions" are not going to be high-quality, for mods that haven't updated yet it's better to stay on the previous version and use that until they are updated.

Blackrack

If I'm honest most users don't have file extensions displayed in windows so that would confuse them more, and users who display them and are aware of them don't need this info in the image

Blackrack

Thanks for the update! Under point 1, the image lacks the "file extension" for the tufx file.

howtocookazombie (Stan)

How do I convert configuration?

Pyjak Archvile

Hi, I'm aware of this but ironically it's a little difficult to work around because of the outdated engine. Thanks for reporting it

Blackrack

I wish i could even learn modding. Modders has brains wired differently.

Jukka Muhonen

I knew waiting would be worth

Elijah Farmer

U are amazing tysm

Johnny McEntee

Blackrack you are the best, thanks for this beautiful Mod dude 😭❤️‍🩹

kumar crespo

hello! very good work, thanks! just a little bug, shores appear red through the clouds (https://ibb.co/fGC30j7t , https://ibb.co/KcNFc6Yg) , but it's nice :)

yarglub

Never mind - found the reason - not your fault. My stupid government's ... https://www.resetera.com/threads/imgur-now-appears-to-be-blocked-in-the-uk.1311961/ for anyone else wondering ...

Matt Keeble

Hey, any reason why the images in this post are not visible in the UK?

Matt Keeble

It appears that the ambient occlusion setting in your TUFX editor is set too high. It could also be your ambient light setting in the game. If you pause and go to settings, there are three selections for the ambient light. The first one you should set at around 25%.

Dylan Naylor

Thanks! It's working great! Do you know what's the best way to fix the dark shadows? I can't see my craft even at noon (https://imgur.com/a/GmIViua)

maraganina

Amazing! Looks very good and has very little impact on performance. Thank you.

Jim Simpson

RSS volumetric configs have not updated yet so you'll have to wait, FOX is working on updating his volumetric configs right now

Blackrack

I am so sorry I am sure you are busy but I did the express install of rss and i did the express for your clouds as well and they are not showing up in game

Scoochie

Yes. Well, given how good the devs of KSS2 are, they will probably make their mod comaptible in a week or so, though they will have to rework all of their configs, which will take quite a while to make as good as they were.

August Cunningham

If you're using configs made by other people they probably haven't been updated yet for v5

Blackrack

sorry, also missing mod 03_Earth from gamedata

Scoochie

and on TUFX version

Scoochie

hey i keep getting extraction errors on the kerbin 64x

Scoochie

Also having this issue! No idea how to fix it, but it wasn't happening on version 4

HoshiKurama

Hey Blackrack!, I know you're busy, but just a quick question: do the volcano features and weather events of this version support KSS2? (And also... Will volumetric clouds be compatible with the Kcableloh system mod in the future?)

Matt

kerbin ground is glitched for me randomly flickering to pink https://filebin.net/aqc8b71ng3hp1e4a

Subhan Saeed

They are included here so only use the versions i cluded here

Blackrack

Can I redownload EVE and Scatterer after installing this? You mention to not use CKAN, but can I download from somewhere else?

Bruno Bach

did a redownload and everything works now

ZethyHere

i removed AVP and no i have no clouds at all... i noticed in the EVE UI in game that the file textures had red text, but I cant figure out why this isnt working anymore

ZethyHere

Can you upload screenshots of what you're seeing and send your KSP.log file? You can send both via filebin. Also if you haven't already, go in the game settings and see if "reflection probe refresh rate" is set to off and try setting it to low or medium.

Blackrack

I think KSP 1 is better looking than KSP 2 in most respects with Parallax, Volumetric clouds, and Deferred. I have not played in 5 years or so and I am hooked again like its my first time.

Parker Robinson

I'll add a mirror now

Blackrack

DL link says too many users have downloaded :(

Jared Allard

Its been fixed, redownload this release.

Parker Robinson

omg i’ve loved ur visuals forever and so hype for this new update. i’m having issues with the screen space reflections, they aren’t showing up like they are in the pictures. i have deferred installed along with its dependencies. is there a specific setting i should tweak? and i have an issue with eve and jool where the planets just show up as either black or very dark from orbit. i’m stumped as to what the issue is with that? i have graphic settings set to high as well. i’m sure you’re busy as hell but would appreciate any help!

Taylor

I recently updated my mods, and I noticed the kraken attack with the map. Never would've guessed it to be this mod, I was thinking something like KJR or the likes. Thanks for the quick fix!

edwardsnowcone

Truly amazing.

BlackWorld

Fantastic mod, but seems that I need to get a better computer

缪zy

Go to main menu settings, set reflection probe refresh rate to the lowest non-off setting and the ambient lighting will work. The destruction issue will be fixed tonight (I will upload a new build and push a notification). The VAB part lighting issue is less urgent but I expect to fix it sometime this week.

Blackrack

in addition to reported problems of: - vab parts not being lit properly - spaceship destruction/physics overload returning to flight view from map view i am also experiencing a complete lack of ambient lighting in dawn/dusk conditions on my craft and the ground - when the sun is overhead it's a bit better. Also reflections are not drawing properly. https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/983893641607127092/1422199913814556786/screenshot5.png?ex=68dbce62&is=68da7ce2&hm=cb2f5f4c13e7746e113e638f46cf331b915c40072f1b79b226e7b7f9d333651d&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=550&height=309 https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/983893641607127092/1422199986669621338/screenshot7.png?ex=68dbce74&is=68da7cf4&hm=17a573bc36676778a85ff4bad80aee794cc1a6ee19a62e9a74f2f88233cc3c23&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=550&height=309 https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/983893641607127092/1422200063018668102/screenshot8.png?ex=68dbce86&is=68da7d06&hm=683cb8ec40b649ea4dd008acb9cbb9e8a53cf7c98b294d45aca1ac98ab9f10ea&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=550&height=309

Elizabeth McFife

Actually I was about to ask how to increase the resolution.

Jaime Manchego

Hey, I have also just been experiencing this same issue. Never occurred until today when I installed Release 5. Even large structures suffer the same issue.

ShadowNinja007

Hi not sure if its just me but there is a bug when I open and close the map view where the craft will start to flip for no reason. Somebody else also mentioned this but I forgot where they did.

Fleeker

Hi Blackrack, I really like your volumetric clouds release. Are there any tips or options to reduce the quality of the clouds to a lower setting to gain some FPS performance?

ShadowNinja007

Thanks for reporting this, I'm looking into this with the goal of having a fixed version out soon

Blackrack

Hi, fantastic release! This mod is the coolest mod to ever come to this game. Though I am experiencing an issue with VAB/SPH editor parts on the part picker to be very dark, with non-purchased parts being fully black. This only occurred when updating to release 5. I'm unsure how to fix it but it could be a potential bug. Thanks for your hard work!

Payton Kline

it says deferred is auto detected and when i check the 'update' box it conflicts with unmanaged DLL or DLC

grifter

Delete Scatterer, StockScattererConfigs, EnvironmentalVisualEnhanfements, StockVolumetricClouds, copy the new ones in their location (to GameData)

Blackrack

To a certain extent, you can reduce that by lowering upscaling but it will get more performance intensive. See here how to do it https://github.com/LGhassen/EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements/wiki/Temporal-upscaling-and-noise-detiling

Blackrack

It should yeah, though I was planning to make a more optimized version

Blackrack

The first install step says to remove AVP

Blackrack

i downloaded this and it works great, clouds on kerbin on fine but seem slightly pixelated, but i noticed that kerbin is the ONLY place with the clouds, everywhere else is barren, any ideas why? i have like AVP downloaded and i wonder if its that

ZethyHere

Does the old performance heavy config file from v4 work with v5?

Joseph Wall

I just downloaded this mod a few days before this update. I followed the install instructions, but I do not know how to install this update. I am in the game files, so do I remove the previous version of the clouds and scatter? Like what files exactely? Because I have some files in there like StockScatterConfigs. And then just merge the new file with the game data?

russo3j

check your internet connection.. literally downloaded it in 2 mins

Xero Divinity

This is incredible. I can't really say anything more without rambling about how much I love it. Thank you so much for your hard work!

tiggerface

Is there any Mirror? I waited 2hrs of downloading only to fail just before finishing. Now i have to wait 2hrs again...

DasReh Zockt

It is beautiful. Thanks for your effort. I am in awe.

Michel van Dijk

Is it normal for the clouds to look very noisy/ pixelated? currently occuring with mine. Otherwise this looks amazing! You do some amazing work work Blackrack!

Lozii

Thank you I appreciate it!

Blackrack

You'll need dedicated configs for those and existing RSS configs (ie RSS-Reborn or Sol) haven't been updated yet. My configs are made for stock scale and won't look good if you try to rescale and use them at RSS scale.

Blackrack

I'm just trying out RO/RSS for the first time. I have clouds working in the stock system, but not on RO/RSS....are there any tricks to getting clouds to show up for scaled up home planets/earth instead of kerbin?

Errol

my bad the screenshot didn't load

K1wi.5

So I've loaded up the mod and for some reason it looks like this can you tell me how to fix it plz

K1wi.5

your mod is absolutely worth the payment, and im happy to contribute for it! Hands down the best visual improvement mod to ksp and is doing some heavy lifting in keeping KSP alive

christopher patino

Those aren't compatible, you can remove them and wait for mod makers to update them, or stay on the previous release until then.

Blackrack

I have a bunch of configs for Volumetric EVE from mods like Kcalbeloh, OPM, etc. Are those compatible with the new update, and do i have to uninstall those for this to work?

Henry Smith

lets goooo!

Zapata lopez

I'm so happy this mod is alive and my god, it looks like real life

Blaine Carlton

Good job and thanks for maintaining KSP1 <3

Emmanuel Lnd

Blackrack is a legend , if he calls by email , i will answer ❤

Stephen Coughlan

This looks so frickin cool, gonna try this one out immediately!

Ian Jagger Hartmann

Hi, just remove release 4 (remove the Scatterer, StockScattererConfigs, EnvironmentalVisualEnhancements, StockVolumetricClouds folders it added) then install this

Blackrack

1. What if I already have Release 4 installed? 2. Does that mean I don't install Scatterer and EVE? Just install this? I'm at a genuine loss for words at how you do this, KSP has never looked better! And it just keeps getting better!

Ryan J.B Pattinson-Bateman

Hi, those are puddles, just zoom in and you'll see them look normal

Blackrack

https://pasteboard.co/bLCEvlGnFMP7.png Got this going on with the textures on the ground around KSC. I didn't see any instructions on how to report issues, so I am doing it here. I followed the instructions and do not have any other

Parker Robinson

Downloading now! Can't wait for fluffier clouds!

PicoSpace Industries

i am so fucking stupid for spending money on this :sob:

Kceflef

Finally

Jongsh

h o l y s h i t

Grumman

Thank you so much for your amazing work. You make KSP look like what KSP2 could have looked like.

Lion Krupke

Every update you do so much work its completely justified spending another 5$. Thanks for all you do and damn you for bein so good

Kody

Time to reinstall Kerbal!

braden schuster

I’m always amazed you still keep this up to date and are working on KSA. Thanks for all the hard work you put into these space games ❤️

RobotRobert2003

Call me Tifa the way I wanna touch those clouds

Jitter


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