3D Vision fix for Ark: Survival Evolved PC patch 297.64. Uses 3Dmigoto v 1.3.16 (included) to fix most shaders.
Fixed: most 3D shaders: night sky (stars and moon), sun, lens flares, water masking, obelisk lights, electric lights, dust, wyvern flames, freeze effect, healing effect, smoke, spray effect, and many others.
Mostly fixed: shadows, clouds, water.
Improved but not perfect: light reflections (the kind prominent in the aberration ark).
Unfixed: Distance field shadowing. (Disable this under “options”). Cave lighting/shadows. Certain vision effects like “thermal” or “tek.”
IMPORTANT:
Under “options” be sure to DISABLE “distance field shadowing.” All other options may be set to “epic” if you so desire.
This is for Ark patch 297.64. It may well work on newer or older patches, but if it doesn’t this may be why.
This is for Nvidia driver 419.67. It may well work for newer or older drivers, but if it doesn’t this may be why.
Download links:
For 32-bit windows: https://domsantini.s3.amazonaws.com/x32.zip
For 64-bit windows: https://domsantini.s3.amazonaws.com/x64.zip
Installation:
Unzip the contents of this file into the “ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64” folder. If you installed in the standard steam location this will be here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64
Start the game and make sure “compatibility mode” is turned off. This is toggled by pressing Ctrl-Alt-F11.
Under “options”, any settings should work up to and including “epic” EXCEPT “distance field shadowing.” Be sure to disable “distance field shadowing.”
Have fun!
FAQ:
Q: Will this work with mods?
A: It should work with most mods, and definitely with all the following maps: Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, Ragnarok, the Center, Valguero, the Volcano, Genesis, Amissa, Lost Continent, Shigo Islands, and Crystal Isles.
A: It should work with most mods, and definitely with all the following maps: Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, Ragnarok, the Center, Valguero, the Volcano, Genesis, Amissa, Lost Continent, Shigo Islands, and Crystal Isles.
Q: Why are there still a handful of broken 3D effects?
A: Because I really don’t know much about shader hacking. I just got tired of waiting for the experts to fix my favorite game. So this is the best I can do. In some cases, I have had to settle for approximations, such as the reflected light spots that are so prominent in the Aberration map. Other approximations, such as shadows or clouds, look pretty good although a few blemishes may be noticed on some occasions. Overall, I think you will find it very much improved and very playable.
A: Because I really don’t know much about shader hacking. I just got tired of waiting for the experts to fix my favorite game. So this is the best I can do. In some cases, I have had to settle for approximations, such as the reflected light spots that are so prominent in the Aberration map. Other approximations, such as shadows or clouds, look pretty good although a few blemishes may be noticed on some occasions. Overall, I think you will find it very much improved and very playable.
Q: Will this be updated as Ark releases new patches?
A: Yes – time permitting.
A: Yes – time permitting.