{"id":148122,"date":"2024-07-15T11:07:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hifivem.com\/?p=148122"},"modified":"2026-06-24T17:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:40:36","slug":"volumetric-clouds-in-fivem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/volumetric-clouds-in-fivem\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: Use Volumetric Clouds in FiveM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volumetric clouds can significantly enhance the visual experience in FiveM, offering more dynamic and realistic scenes. This guide will walk you through the steps to implement volumetric clouds effectively in your FiveM setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tutorial references a comprehensive YouTube video by Abou Malik ensuring a precise setup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.21% 0 0 0;position:relative\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Text-Tutorial (Easy!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Download Necessary Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before starting the installation, download all the necessary files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NaturalVision Evolved (NVE)<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/naturalvision\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/naturalvision\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to download Naturalvision<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reshade Shaders Pack<\/strong>: Available on <a href=\"https:\/\/reshade.me\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/reshade.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reshade&#8217;s official website.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Install NaturalVision Evolved (NVE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Locate the 5M Application Data Folder<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your desktop, right-click on the FiveM icon, and select &#8220;Open file location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unzip and Move Files<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unzip the NVE package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the &#8216;main package&#8217; folder, and drag all files into the &#8216;mods&#8217; folder within the FiveM application data directory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional Add-ons<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NVE comes with optional add-ons if you wish to further customize your visual experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stuck? Check out this video tutorial by RoboMods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Install Reshade and Shaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download and Install Reshade<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download Reshade from its official site and install it, selecting the &#8216;gta5.exe&#8217; file as the target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add the Shaders<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once installed, open the Reshade installation directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the default shaders with the volumetric clouds shader file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Adding Volumetric Clouds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Locate and Open Reshade Presets<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return to the FiveM plugins directory, open the reshade shaders folder, and place the &#8216;volumetric_clouds.fx&#8217; file in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-Game Setup<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch FiveM and join a server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Reshade menu by pressing the &#8216;Insert&#8217; key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Reshade menu, navigate to &#8216;volumetric_clouds.fx&#8217; and enable it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust settings like cloud density, speed, and quality to your preference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gta5-mods.com\/misc\/squander-lobby-s-volumetric-clouds-reshade-preset-for-nve-v-1-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volumetric Clouds Preset<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Configure Game Graphics for Optimal Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Game Settings<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to &#8216;Settings&#8217; &gt; &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/best-fivem-settings\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1231\">Graphics.&#8217; Set<\/a> the render resolution to the highest your PC can handle for better graphics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable high-quality volumetric clouds from the Reshade menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust Render Resolution<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Even if your monitor does not <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/support\/\" title=\"ondersteuning\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1222\">ondersteuning<\/a> high resolutions, upscale the game\u2019s render resolution for better clarity. Adjust based on your performance benchmarks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Done! Wasn&#8217;t hard right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Advanced Customization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cloud Quality<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low, Medium, or High: Choose based on your PC\u2019s capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can alter these settings even during gameplay for optimal performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloud Types and Speed<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the cloud types setting in the reshade menu. Types &#8216;1&#8217; and &#8216;3&#8217; offer denser clouds for a dramatic look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust speed to simulate various weather conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volumetric clouds can give your gameplay an immersive feel, making FiveM even more enjoyable. Be sure to keep experimenting with different settings and presets to find what appeals most to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Always back up your original files before making any changes. This prevents any potential loss if you need to revert to the default settings.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- fivemx-quality-enrichment-v2 -->\n<h2>Practical checklist<\/h2><p>Use this guide as a staging checklist before changing a live FiveM server. Confirm the current server artifact version, framework version, resource dependencies, database changes, and any client-side files before you apply the change.<\/p><ul><li>Back up the affected configuration files and database tables.<\/li><li>Apply the change on a test server first.<\/li><li>Watch the server console and client F8 console for errors.<\/li><li>Check whether the change affects jobs, inventory, vehicles, maps, voice, permissions, or player data.<\/li><li>Document the exact file, command, or setting you changed so it can be reverted quickly.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Testing before production<\/h2><p>After the first test, join with a normal player account and repeat the flow from the player perspective. If the topic involves performance, measure before and after with the same player count, route, and resource set. If it involves admin tools or permissions, verify both allowed and denied users.<\/p><h2>Common mistakes<\/h2><p>Most FiveM issues come from missing dependencies, stale cache, wrong folder names, framework mismatch, or configuration copied from another server. Avoid changing multiple systems at once; make one change, test it, and then continue.<\/p><h2>Related resources<\/h2><p>For production-ready assets, compare paid resources in the <a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/winkel\/\">FiveMX shop<\/a>. For free resources, browse <a href=\"https:\/\/fivemx.com\/nl\/free-fivem-scripts\/\">free FiveM scripts<\/a> and test each resource before using it publicly.<\/p>\n\n<!-- fivemx-quality-depth-v3 -->\n<h2>Production rollout notes<\/h2><p>Before using this guidance on a live FiveM server, define the exact outcome you expect from the change. For Tutorial: Use Volumetric Clouds in FiveM, that means checking which resource, setting, command, or workflow is affected and confirming that the change fits your current framework, artifact version, and server rules. Keep the rollout small enough that you can reverse it quickly if players report errors.<\/p><p>Use a staging server with the same framework, database schema, resource order, and key dependencies as production. If the topic changes gameplay, permissions, visuals, voice, vehicles, maps, inventory, or economy behavior, test with at least one admin account and one normal player account. Watch server console output, client F8 logs, and resource timing while repeating the exact player flow that will happen on the live server.<\/p><h2>Rollback checklist<\/h2><ul><li>Save the previous configuration file, resource folder, and database state before changing anything.<\/li><li>Record the resource version, commit, download page, or setting value you tested.<\/li><li>Restart only the affected resource first when possible, then restart the full server if dependencies require it.<\/li><li>If errors appear, revert the single changed resource or setting before testing another fix.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Maintenance guidance<\/h2><p>Review this setup again after FiveM artifact updates, framework updates, or major resource changes. A configuration that works today can break after dependency updates, renamed exports, changed events, or database migrations. Keep notes with your server documentation so future admins understand what was changed, why it was changed, and how to verify it again.<\/p>\n\n<!-- fivemx-quality-depth-v4 -->\n<h2>Ongoing review<\/h2><p>Recheck Tutorial: Use Volumetric Clouds in FiveM after major FiveM artifact updates, framework changes, or resource migrations. Confirm that the advice still matches current server behavior, that any linked source remains available, and that installation steps still match the files a server owner will actually download or configure.<\/p><p>For public servers, keep a short changelog beside your server documentation. Note what was tested, what changed, which accounts were used for verification, and how to roll back. This makes future maintenance faster and prevents old setup notes from becoming unclear or unsafe for players.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volumetric clouds can significantly enhance the visual experience in FiveM, offering more dynamic and realistic scenes. This guide will walk you through the steps to implement volumetric clouds effectively in your FiveM setup. Video Tutorial This tutorial references a comprehensive YouTube video by Abou Malik ensuring a precise setup Text-Tutorial (Easy!) 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