Tried to recreate the look of 1.0 with ReShade

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Tried to recreate the look of 1.0 with ReShade

I recently got interested in post-processing after looking at screenshots from FFXIV 1.0. Even though the graphics are technically outdated, I couldn't help wondering — why do they look so good?

So I tried to recreate that kind of look.

Here's my approach:

  • Reduced pure blacks and whites to soften the overall contrast
  • Added a deliberately exaggerated red-tinted bloom for a warmer, softer glow
  • Applied a slight blur to soften edges

I used my Miqo'te and a trailer-style Warrior of Light as subjects for some test shots.

(Photos: Miqo'te after/before, WoL close-up after/before)

I really like this level of glow — it feels atmospheric in a way I wasn't expecting. I've never actually played 1.0, so I'm curious what it really felt like back then.

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