If you download a file named Lychee_v2.3_by_Jaechy.ini and it does not work, you have the wrong version. The "work" tag ensures you are getting the patch-stable release.

To achieve its signature ethereal quality, the preset deploys bloom shaders. Unlike aggressive bloom that causes visual fatigue, Jaechy fine-tunes the threshold so that only high-exposure areas—such as direct sunlight hitting a surface—emit a soft radiance. Light adaptation ensures that transitioning from a dark room to a bright outdoor lot happens smoothly without blinding the player. Performance and System Compatibility

Drag and drop the downloaded Lychee .ini file into this folder.

If you find the image too sharp, lower the ClarityStrength in Clarity.fx .

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Vanilla The Sims 4 often suffers from a lack of contact shadows, making furniture and characters appear to "float" above surfaces. The preset utilizes MXAO (Marty McFly's Ambient Occlusion) to calculate where objects meet. This injects micro-shadows into corners, clothing folds, and hair strands, grounding the assets in a realistic three-dimensional space. 3. Quint Bloom and Light Adaptation

[ Raw Game Engine Frame ] │ ▼ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Multi-Layered Shadows │ ──► Injects depth into corners & clothing folds └─────────────────────────┘ │ ▼ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Color Grading (LUT) │ ──► Shifts color spectrum to warm pink/cream tones └─────────────────────────┘ │ ▼ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Cinematic Bloom │ ──► Softens whites and diffuses bright light sources └─────────────────────────┘ │ ▼ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Cinematic Depth of Field│ ──► Blurs the background to emphasize the foreground Sim └─────────────────────────┘ │ ▼ [ Final Stylized Screen Output ] Step-by-Step Installation and Compatibility Guide

Which you currently use (ReShade or GShade)? Your system graphics card model?

Because the preset introduces several layers of post-processing calculations simultaneously (such as MXAO or subtle blur mechanics), it can impact frame rates on mid-range or budget hardware. Follow these optimization steps if you experience performance drops:

Disclaimer: Using GShade is generally allowed, but always ensure you are using it in compliance with the latest Square Enix Terms of Service.