Game Version number: 1.3.0.32, 1.2.1.173
Modded?: No
Issue Description:
The automatic exposure system excessively reduces scene brightness, causing the image to appear overly dim and gloomy, even in the brightest conditions.
Dimmer picture reduces visual fidelity and realism of sunny scenes and negatively affects overall user experience, making bright environments feel less natural.
Expected Result:
The exposure should balance the brightness, maintaining a vibrant and natural look that reflects the sunny environment.
Actual Result:
The exposure system dims the scene excessively, making the environment appear dull and overcast, even in bright sunlight.
Examples:
This issue might not be immediately noticeable at first glance, as the scene may still appear balanced in terms of exposure. However, upon closer inspection or comparison with expected brightness levels for a sunny day, it becomes clear that the image lacks vibrancy and appears unnaturally subdued. This subtle overcorrection can make diagnosing the issue challenging, particularly without a direct point of reference.
Some examples of how the game could look like and how it currently looks. Provided screenshots were taken under the brightest possible conditions: summer, midday, no clouds. Despite these optimal lighting conditions, the images still appear unnaturally dim.
Brighter images is edited. Dimmer is original ingame images.