NatuReal: post-processing filter for Pure and Sol for Assetto Corsa

What this mod does

NatuReal is a post-processing filter by SIMTRIBE, a creator known for showcasing Assetto Corsa mods who here presents a filter of his own. He describes it as modern, realistic and natural. Released in January 2023, it has over 110,000 downloads on OverTake with a rating of 4.91 out of 5 and not a single review below four stars.

What’s included

• NatuReal 2.0 with Pure.
• NatuReal 2.0 with Sol.
• A showcase and tutorial video for each version.

Version 1.1 improved the specular intensity of surfaces and adjusted the sun’s strength; 2.0 added the Pure version alongside the Sol one.

What users say

Reviews highlight its daytime look, the colors and how well it works in virtual reality. They also point out a few things that could be better: a sun that’s too big, which the author acknowledged and promised to fix, very bright interior views, and strong reflections and light rays at night.

Tips

If the image looks overexposed with the Pure version, the author recommends unchecking, in Custom Shaders Patch’s Reflections FX menu, the option to capture the reflection cubemap around the focused car instead of the camera. For nighttime in VR, one user suggests tweaking Lighting FX in CSP.

Mod video

Requirements

• Assetto Corsa for PC
• Custom Shaders Patch
• Pure or Sol, depending on the version you choose
• Free OverTake.gg account to download

How to install it

1. Decide whether you'll use the Pure or the Sol version and install that weather mod.
2. Go to NatuReal's page on OverTake.gg, log in and download the file.
3. Watch the tutorial video for your version, linked on the mod page.
4. Copy the files into your Assetto Corsa folder as shown in the video.
5. Choose NatuReal as your post-processing filter in the video settings.

Version history

1. 2.04 Apr 2023Current

   Added the Pure version alongside the Sol one

2. 1.1Undated

   Better specular intensity on surfaces and adjusted sun strength

Common problems