TheMeanOnes Darkness Overhaul V3.0

TheMeanOnes Darkness Overhaul V3.0 is an environmental overhaul mod for 7 Days to Die, transforming the game’s lighting, fog, and ambiance to immerse you in a darker, more apocalyptic world. With barely any light at night and eerie, blood-colored fog that appears unpredictably, this mod creates a world where the environment itself is a constant threat. Compatible with versions 1.0 & 1.1 Stable, this mod is perfect for players looking for a more intense and atmospheric survival experience.

Features:

1. Barely Lit, Oppressive Nights

• The nighttime environment has been made extremely dark, with just enough light to make out the immediate surroundings.
• Ambient light from the sky, ground, and equator is reduced to minimal levels, ensuring low visibility but allowing for a shadowy outline of the environment.
• Moonlight has been greatly diminished, providing only a faint, eerie glow at night.

2. Brighter, Apocalyptic Daytime

• The daytime lighting has been revamped to be brighter and clearer, giving players more visibility.
• Despite this, the day still carries a desaturated, bleak tone, reflecting the devastation of the world around you.

3. Blood-Colored Fog for Added Tension

• Blood-colored fog will occasionally appear and disappear, creating a foreboding atmosphere and moments of intense unease.
• The fog is dense, limiting visibility and adding to the apocalyptic, horror-themed setting, making players feel isolated and in constant danger.

4. Interior Lighting Overhaul

• Brighter indoor lighting during the day allows for visibility in safe areas, but at night, interiors become dim and claustrophobic.
• The minimal lighting indoors at night makes buildings feel dark, enclosed, and foreboding, adding an extra layer of tension as you navigate even your safest spaces.

5. Smooth Lighting Transitions

• The transition from outdoor to indoor lighting is gradual and realistic, simulating how your eyes adjust when moving from bright daylight into dark interiors, enhancing immersion.

Gameplay Experience:

• Nighttime survival becomes a daunting task, as darkness envelopes the world, forcing you to rely on light sources like torches or headlamps to navigate.
• The blood-colored fog that comes and goes unpredictably creates moments of tension and unease, forcing players to remain on high alert.
• The daytime environment provides temporary relief, though the world remains grim and desolate, reminding you that safety is never guaranteed.
• Indoors, even safe zones can feel oppressive at night due to the minimal lighting, ensuring that the game’s tension never lets up.

Key Features Summary:

• Extremely dark nights with reduced ambient light and minimal moonlight.
• Brighter daytime lighting for better visibility, though still desaturated for an apocalyptic feel.
• Blood-colored fog that appears unpredictably, creating moments of dread and limited visibility.
• Gradual transitions between indoor and outdoor lighting to keep the experience immersive and realistic.

Recommended for:

• Players who enjoy horror-survival settings where the environment feels like an active danger.
• Fans of atmospheric mods that heighten tension through lighting and ambiance.
• Those looking for a more challenging and immersive version of 7 Days to Die, where nighttime truly feels dangerous.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with 7 Days to Die versions: 1.0 & 1.1 Stable.
• May require adjustments when using alongside mods that alter lighting or fog settings.

Changelog:

V2.0

• Brighter daytime lighting while keeping a desaturated, post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
• Extremely dark nights with reduced moonlight and ambient lighting, providing minimal visibility.
• Blood-colored fog that appears and disappears, creating tense, eerie moments.
• Balanced fog densities to improve immersion without obstructing gameplay.

V3.0

• Added Night vision optimization
• Adjusted darkness to maximum as well as adjusted day light values to cast better shadows of darkness at daytime

Embrace the darkness and experience the fear of survival in TheMeanOnes Darkness Overhaul V3.0. Navigate through dimly lit nights, eerie blood-red fog(on occasion), and a desolate world where the environment itself wants you to fail.

DOWNLOAD from ModsFire (Support me using this link!) (2 KB)
DOWNLOAD from MediaFire (2 KB)

If you appreciate my work and you want to show support, use this donate link.

If you need help, you can use this support link.

Credits: TheMeanOneMods