HOW TO INSTALL RESHADE/SWEETFX FOR ETS2/ATS
Quick FAQ before we get started:
What is ReShade/SweetFX?
ReShade and SweetFX are both basically "filters" for videogames. They make the game look better by changing the colors, contrast, sharpening etc.
Does it affect my FPS?
It really depends on your PC. The best way to find out is by trying it out.
More information about this in the guide and links below.
Can I turn it on/off without restarting the game?
Yes, if your PC can't handle it for example in busier areas you can turn it on/off with just a touch of a button
Does it work in multiplayer?
Yes
In this guide I will install JuanBonX's Realistic Lighting 2 JBX, but other presets can be installed similarly.
Link to the original topic on the SCS forum with more information:
https://forum.scssoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=244586
Step 1: Download the preset
NOTE: The following steps are for ETS2 only, but you install presets the same way for ATS.
Step 2: Go to your steam library, right click on ETS2 and click "properties"
Step 3: In properties go to "local files" and click on "browse local files..."
Your local files (/steamapps/common/EuroTruckSimulator2) should pop up in a new window
Step 4: In your local files click on /bin/win_x64 and leave this window open in the background.
Step 5: Decide whether you going to use ReShade or SweetFX
More information and screenshots about JuanBonX's presets can be found by clicking the links at the beginning of the guide, but basically ReShade is for medium/high-end PCs, while SweetFX is recommended for lower spec PCs.
ReShade looks overall nicer, SweetFX uses less resources, so:
If you play the game on ultra definitely go with ReShade.
If you play on medium or lower I would recommend SweetFX.
If you are not sure you can first try ReShade, and if it affects your FPS drastically you can change to SweetFX any time.
Step 6: Open your download folder in a new window and extract the downloaded ZIP file
Step 7: Open the folder with the extracted files
If you decided to use ReShade copy the highlighted files on the picture from /Realistic Lightning 2 JBX (Reshade)/ATS&ETS2 to your local game folder (/steamapps/common/EuroTruckSimulator2/bin/win_x64)
If you decided to use SweetFX copy the highlighted files on the picture from /Realistic Lightning 2 JBX (SweetFX)/ATS&ETS2 to your local game folder (/steamapps/common/EuroTruckSimulator2/bin/win_x64)
IMPORTANT: Do not have both presets in your /bin/win_x64 at the same time!
Step 8: Launch the game and enjoy
NOTE: In-game you can turn the presets on and off with the "insert" key on your keyboard
NOTE: If you want to remove the presets completely you just delete everything from your /bin/win_x64 folder other than eurotrucks2, steam_api64.dll and swopenal32.dll (by default your folders should look like on the pictures shown in Step 4).
I tried to make this guide as simple as possible, if you liked it upvotes always appreciated Thanks for reading!