# Illuminate

> Change settings and color of various light sources.

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [ToniMacaroni](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/tonimacaroni). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tonimacaroni/illuminate

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.0.3 (released 2024-03-15)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Multiplayer:** not stated
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 12,894 (as of 2026-09-30)
- **Followers:** 3
- **First published:** 2023-11-24
- **Last release:** 2024-03-15

## Install

1. Install RedLoader, the Sons of the Forest mod loader (RedManager can do it for you).
2. Download the mod and put it in the `_RedLoader/Mods` folder inside the game directory.
3. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

Download 1.0.3: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tonimacaroni/illuminate/download/1.0.3
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

untested on the current patch.
Details and field reports: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tonimacaroni/illuminate#compatibility

## Description

### ILLUMINATE[#](#md-illuminate)

#### FEATURES[#](#md-features)

- Change the rendering distance of various lights (light bulbs, torches, spotlights).
- Change the intensity of various lights (lighter, flashlight, lightbulbs, torches, spotlights)
- Change the color of lights (lighter, flashlight, torches)
- Change the color of each individual light bulb (gets saved into your save game)

#### LIGHT BULB COLOR[#](#md-light-bulb-color)

To change the color of the light bulbs go into the settings of the mod, scroll to the bottom and under `ColorSwatch` add the color strings of the colors you want to cycle through (You can use the google color picker for example to copy the strings [https://g.co/kgs/BfM2vm](https://g.co/kgs/BfM2vm)). Then go up to a light bulb, switch it on and cycle through the colors using your **mouse wheel**.

## Changelog 1.0.3 (2024-03-15)

Fixed for SOTF 1.0

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tonimacaroni/illuminate/versions

## FAQ

### Does Illuminate work in multiplayer?

The author has not stated multiplayer support yet. Check the comments and the field reports of other players.

### How do I install Illuminate?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Illuminate 1.0.3 from this page and put it in the \_RedLoader/Mods folder inside your game directory. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

### What does Illuminate need?

Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies.

### Does Illuminate work on the current game patch?

There are no compatibility reports yet. If you try it, add a field report.

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Source: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tonimacaroni/illuminate · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.