Reshade 5.5.1 [updated] | Fully Tested |

It uses its own shading language based on HLSL, making it possible to write custom shaders that work across different graphics engines.

The 5.5.1 update focuses on polishing the technical backend of the software to provide a smoother, more reliable performance. Enhanced Depth Buffer Handling reshade 5.5.1

If you are unsure, select "Vulkan" or "DX10/11/12" – the installer will usually auto-detect. It uses its own shading language based on

For games where the menu fails to appear, users often edit the ReShade.ini file to manually rebind the KeyOverlay setting. For games where the menu fails to appear,

For competitive shooters ( Valorant , Apex Legends ), use only SMAA and a slight vibrancy boost. For single-player RPGs ( Witcher 3 , Elden Ring ), go all-in with MXAO and FakeHDR.

If the game has a competitive ladder or ranked mode, do not install ReShade . Even if it works today, a server-side anti-cheat update could flag you tomorrow.