Custom Graphics Settings

Credits

This package is a preservation re-upload of the original Custom Graphics Settings mod by aedenthorn.

All credit for the mod, source code, and original development belongs to aedenthorn. This Thunderstore package exists to preserve and distribute the mod while directing users to the original creator whenever possible.

If you enjoy using this mod, please consider supporting the original author by visiting the Original Resources section at the bottom of this page.

Description

This mod maps UnityEngine.QualitySettings to configurable values.

You can use it to improve Valheim's performance on lower-end hardware or increase visual quality for screenshots.

Before changing any settings, please read Unity's QualitySettings documentation:

https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/QualitySettings.html

Notes

Many of the integer settings correspond to Unity enumerations.

For example, Shadows can be set to:

See the Unity documentation for more information:

https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/ShadowQuality.html

Note: This mod does not currently modify post-processing settings.

Configuration

A configuration file is created after running the game once:

BepInEx/config/aedenthorn.CustomGraphicsSettings.cfg

You can modify the configuration by:

• Editing the file with any text editor.
• Using Configuration Manager in-game (if installed).

Reloading the Configuration

To reload the configuration without restarting the game, open the console (F5) and run:

customgraphicssettings reset

Technical

Manual Installation

1. Install BepInEx.
2. Place the mod's .dll file into:

BepInEx/plugins/

Original Resources

If you enjoy this mod, please consider supporting the original author by visiting the original project and related resources.

Original Nexus Mods Page

https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/169

Unity Documentation

• QualitySettings https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/QualitySettings.html

• ShadowQuality https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/ShadowQuality.html

Source Code

https://github.com/aedenthorn/ValheimMods

More Valheim Mods by aedenthorn

https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/users/18901754?tab=user+files

Discord Community

For support related to the original mod, to follow development, or to explore more of aedenthorn's work:

https://discord.gg/aedenthorn

Changelog

Version 1.1.1 (Maintenance Release)

• Added proper attribution to the original author (aedenthorn) in the README.
• Added a dedicated CHANGELOG.md.
• Reformatted and improved the README for readability.
• No code or functionality changes.

The entries below are the original release history by aedenthorn.

Version 1.1.0

• Fix for new update.

Version 0.9.0

• Default to the game's graphics settings.

Version 0.8.0

• Fix for Valheim 0.217.14.

Version 0.7.0

• Graphics settings now update instantly.
• Other fixes.

Version 0.4.0

• Added support for reloading settings through the console.

Version 0.3.2

• Removed log message.

Version 0.3.1

• Fixed console command.

Version 0.3.0

• Fixed the console reset command.

Version 0.2.0

• Added a console command.
• Removed Harmony dependency.

Version 0.1.0

• Initial release.