Stardew Valley Dynamic Shader Mod v1.0

                    
The Dynamic Shader mod dramatically improves the visual atmosphere of Stardew Valley. It does this by introducing a high-fidelity, GPU-accelerated shadow system. Instead of the default static shadows, this mod renders realistic ones that move with the sun. Consequently, shadows shift and lengthen naturally as the in-game day progresses. By simulating soft edges and proper perspective, the mod adds depth usually reserved for modern 3D games. Crucially, it achieves this while respecting the game’s beloved pixel-art style.
Key Features

Dynamic Lighting: Shadows evolve in real-time based on the time of day and weather. This makes the game world feel significantly more alive.
Authentic Shapes: The system generates shadows based on the actual shape of objects and sprites, rather than generic ovals.
Realistic Rendering: You will notice advanced touches like Gaussian blur for soft edges and gradient fading on long shadows.
Transparency Support: The engine handles semi-transparent objects like glass beautifully, ensuring light passes through them correctly.
Performance Optimized: The mod uses custom HLSL shaders and GPU acceleration. This ensures smooth framerates even on busy farms.

Additional Details

Development Status: This mod is currently in Early Access. Therefore, you might encounter minor bugs while the developer perfects the rendering layer.
Roadmap: Future updates will likely include Bloom, Volumetric Fog, Tilt-shift effects, and Water Surface Reflections.
Compatibility: The mod requires Stardew Valley 1.6 or newer. It works with most texture mods because it uses the actual sprite textures.

How to Install

First, install the latest version of SMAPI (Stardew Modding API).
Next, download the Dynamic Shader mod file.
Unzip the downloaded folder directly into your Stardew Valley/Mods directory.
Finally, launch the game using SMAPI to enjoy the new lighting effects.