This timecycle graphics mod aims to make the game more natural, less dark/grey and more vibrant.
It doesn't use ENB/Reshade so it's timecycle only and works totally fine in combination with FusionFix.
It's also perfect for people with low end hardware because the performance should be exactly like vanilla.
This mod is compatible with every patch and also works with EFLC. It's definitely recommended to use this mod in combination with FusionFix.

Join my Discord community for free early access updates and other files I haven't released yet: https://discord.gg/QnZYn6nJN9

A lot of thanks to AssaultKifle47 for creating this wonderful ingame timecycle editor tool
that I'm using to work on this graphics mod: https://github.com/akifle47/InGameTimecycEditor/releases

A lot of thanks to Parallellines and RaphaelK12 too, who are both responsible for most of the shader improvements from FusionFix + for the new tonemapper techniques.
This visual mod wouldn't look nearly the same without their work.


Installation Instructions:
If you use Steam your GTA IV folder is at: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV
If you use the Rockstar Games Launcher your GTA IV folder is at: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV

Before you start make sure to have a clean GTA IV folder without any pre-installed graphics mods or anything else which could cause incompatibility.
FusionFix is a hard requirement from now on, so make sure you have FusionFix 5.0.0 or later installed. Otherwise this mod won't work properly.
FusionFix: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix/releases
(There's an old version of this graphics mod in the optionals folder, which works without FusionFix, if you can't install it for whatever reason)


Instructions:
1. Make sure you have FusionFix installed before you continue to install this graphics mod.

2. After installing FusionFix open up the "Main Files" folder and move all of it's content to your GTA IV main folder and replace all necessary files, if asked.

3. The included config from the main files folder should apply the required settings for FusionFix to your game, but you should still double check
   ingame that you have the following settings in the display and graphics menu enabled/disabled (Non mentioned FF settings are personal preference of course):
   -ConsoleGamma= Off
   -Bloom = On
   -ScreenFilter = Default
   -Distant Lights = Project2DFX
   -VolumetricFog = On
   -SunShafts = On
   -ToneMapping = On
   
5. Done.


Keep in mind:
In case you update FusionFix, make sure to reinstall this graphics mod too.


Troubleshooting and FAQ:

1. If your game crashes when you change the weather to any kind of rainy weather you have a broken shaders folder (GTAIV/common/shaders).
   Make sure that you use default or FusionFix shaders!
   
   
2. Can I mix this mod with other graphics mods like iCEnhancer 3.0 Natural?
   
   No. Don't mix this mod with other graphics mods. It won't work and it won't look good!
   
   
3. Does it work for the latest Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher version?
   
   Yes. This mod is basically compatible with every patch/version of GTA IV including EFLC. However, FusionFix is highly recommended in combination
   with this graphics mod and FusionFix is only compatible with patch 1.0.7.0, 1.0.8.0 and with the latest Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher version.
   
   
4. How exactly does downgrading work? Any more information? What patch should I use?
   
   Since this mod isn't using any ENB shaders I would recommend to use patch 7/8. Especially if you want to play EFLC (TBoGT and TLAD) and mutliplayer.
   ItsClonkAndre's downgrade tool is the easiest and quickest method to downgrade.
   
   -1.0.7.0/1.0.8.0 Downgrade Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2438808634
   -ItsClonkAndre's downgrade tool: https://gtaforums.com/topic/976691-gta-iv-downgrader/
   
   -For more information and help about downgrading you can visit my Discord server: https://discord.gg/QnZYn6nJN9
   
   
5. What system requirements do I need to run this mod?
   
   This mod does not have a noticeable performance impact since it only modifies timecycle files. You can except the same performance as usual.
   
   
6. What are your PC specs?
   
   -My PC specs:
   CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.70 GHz
   GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3070 8GB
   RAM: 16GB
   Hard Drive: 1TB SSD
   OS: Windows 11 
   
   
7. If you have a different issue related to this mod you can contact me on Discord: https://discord.gg/QnZYn6nJN9