If you’ve searched for SnowyMoon Lighting v2, ETS2 graphics mods, JBX, Project NextGen (PNG), ReShade or anything related, this guide puts everything in one place.

• No crushed shadows
  
• Clean skies and natural light
  
• Dark, moody nights that still feel playable

Want to see exactly how this setup looks in-game? Watch the video below.


Tip: To get graphics like this, you’ll need all the mods listed in this guide (Lighting v2, Weather 3.4, Realistic Brutal Graphics, and Frkn64 Vehicle Lights).

• Weather 3.4 (2K)
  
• Weather 3.4 Addon – High Density Fog
  
• (UPDATED 19.09.2025) Better Flares v4.6.4 [ETS2 v1.56][forum.scssoft.com]
  
• ETS2 Mods Early Autumn v8.6[grimesmods.wordpress.com]
  
• Lighting Improvements v2 (SnowyMoon)[snowymoon.io]

Load Order (Top to Bottom in Mod Manager):

1. Weather 3.4 (2K)
   
2. Weather 3.4 Addon – High Density Fog
   
3. Better Flares v4.6.4 [ETS2 v1.56]
   
4. ETS2 Mods Early Autumn v8.6
   
5. Lighting Improvements v2 (SnowyMoon) - this needs to be installed in game's root folder

If you prefer your game to reflect the current real-world season, check out Grimes’ website[grimesmods.wordpress.com] for ETS2 seasonal mods.

Grimes makes popular weather packs for ETS2/ATS, including:

• Frosty Winter (ETS2 Winter Mod)
  
• Early Autumn
  
• Spring
  
• New Summer
  
• Late Autumn / Mild Winter

Season Calendar (Meteorological)

• Winter: Dec – Feb
  
• Spring: Mar – May
  
• Summer: Jun – Aug
  
• Fall/Autumn: Sep – Nov

These ETS2 seasonal mods can be combined with Lighting v2 for even more immersion. Just load them in Mod Manager above Lighting v2.

- Latest version (v2.0.30 – Sept 2025) → Paid via SnowyMoon’s Patreon[snowymoon.io] ($1).
- Free older versions → https://snowymoon.io/.
- Works with ETS2 1.53–1.56 and ATS 1.53–1.56.
- Requires Windows 10/11 + DirectX 11.
- Not supported: Windows HDR, Route Advisor mods.

1. Go to: ...\Steam\steamapps\common\Euro Truck Simulator 2\bin\win_x64
   
2. Copy: dxgi.dll + dinput8.dll
   
3. (Optional) Copy nvngx_dlss.dll for DLSS users
   
4. Start ETS2/ATS with DirectX 11
   
5. Press END or CTRL+P to open the Lighting v2 menu
   
6. Using ReShade? → Make a reshade folder inside *win_x64* and drop files there

Full step-by-step here, Lighting v2 Install Guide:
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3550041689

Colors / Tonemap

• Temp: 5650
  
• Pre-Exposure: 0.70
  
• Pre-Contrast: 1.00
  
• Exposure: 0.00
  
• Saturation: 0.85
  
• Contrast: 0.90
  
• Vibrance: -0.10
  
• Shadows: -0.05
  
• Highlights: 0.10
  
• Blacks: 0.02
  
• Whites: -0.10

Rendering / Lighting

• Interior Lighting: 0.80
  
• SSAO: Soft

Post-Processing

• Sharpen: 3/10
  
• Sharpen Edges: 2/10
  
• Motion Blur: 1/10

Presets

• Day: Use Preset C with the above values
  
• Night: Use Preset C with the above values

• Resolution Scaling: 100%
  
• Mirrors: Medium (TAA users) / Low (if FPS drops)
  
• Disable: In-game AA, HDR, NVIDIA Smooth Motion
  
• VR: Use OpenXR (not Toolkit)

- Black screen/flicker → Whitelist dxgi.dll in antivirus
- Dark interior → Delete config.cfg in Documents\ETS2, restart
- VR FPS halved → Use DLAA instead of DLSS
- Menu not showing → Run exe in Compatibility Mode as admin

Q: Is Lighting v2 compatible with TruckersMP?
No. TruckersMP does not support external DLL-based graphics mods like Lighting v2. It only works in Single Player or Convoy.

Q: Can I use Lighting v2 in Convoy mode?
Yes, it works fine in Convoy since it only affects your local rendering.

Q: Does this work with ProMods or other map DLCs?
Yes, 100% compatible. It only changes lighting, not map data.

Q: Do I need ReShade?
No, Lighting v2 runs standalone. ReShade is optional if you want extra filters.

Q: Is the mod free or paid?
Older versions are free. The latest version is $1 on SnowyMoon’s Patreon.

Q: Will this ban me on TruckersMP?
No, you won’t get banned, but the mod simply won’t work in TMP. It won’t load.

Q: Does it work with Project Next-Gen (PNG) or JBX graphics mods?
Yes, you can combine them. Just tweak Pre-Contrast or Shadows to balance the look.

Q: Does it affect weather mods?
No. Lighting v2 only handles lighting and tonemapping. It can be stacked with Weather 3.4, Brutal Graphics, or NextGen skies.

Q: Does it reduce FPS?
A little. Expect a 5–10% performance drop depending on GPU. Use Medium quality settings if you’re on a mid-range card.

Q: What if my game goes black or flickers?
Whitelist dxgi.dll in your antivirus. Also make sure you’re running DirectX 11.

Q: Can I uninstall it easily?
Yes. Just delete dxgi.dll, dinput8.dll, and nvngx_dlss.dll (if installed).

Q: Does it work in VR?
Yes, but FPS can drop. DLAA is smoother than DLSS in VR.

Q: Does this replace JBX/PNG completely?
Not really. JBX/PNG focus more on skies and weather, Lighting v2 focuses on tonemapping and rendering. Best results come from combining them.

If you found this guide helpful, check these out too:

Fix ETS2 Crashing – 10 Step Guide
Quick fixes for crashes, load order issues, Steam Cloud bugs, and mod conflicts.
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3560268844
How to Add Custom Engine Sounds in TruckersMP
Make your truck roar with custom audio – safe for TMP when done right.
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3543889240
Lighting v2 & Next Gen Graphics Mods – Install & Config
Full setup for SnowyMoon Lighting v2, JBX, and Project Next Gen graphics packs.
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3550041689
ETS2 Money Making Guide – From Zero to Company Empire
How to build your trucking business step by step, from Quick Jobs to fleet.
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3553525893
ETS2 Realism Done Right – The All-in-One Guide
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3521591209
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