In 2023, Bethesda released their game without native HDR settings, which has surprised many gamers. What’s even more disappointing is that, unlike the Gamepass version, the Steam version doesn’t activate Windows 11 Auto HDR, and using SpecialK results in the game crashing when starting a new game. However, a Reddit user named May1stBurst has found a fix shortly after the game’s release.
How to Enable Auto HDR
- Open the Starfield installation folder.
- Make a copy of the game’s .exe file and rename it to “farcry5.exe.”
- Go to Starfield’s properties in Steam.
- Change the launch options to include the installation location in quotes and “%command%” at the end.
For example:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Starfield\farcry5.exe" %command%
Ensure that you have a borderless fullscreen mode on or use the default in-game settings.
When you open the ‘farcry5.exe’ file in the game’s folder, Steam will launch Starfield, and Auto HDR should activate. Enjoy your improved gaming experience!
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There are a few extra steps after this required…
Launch starfield, When game launches after recreating shaders hold windows G
click on settings in windows game bar (cog icon in top bar)
Click gaming features on window that pops up
Ensure hdr options are are enabled.
This is the CRUCIAL step to make it work click adjust hdr intensity and turn it up to %100
now the gray washed out image is fixed.