# Map lightning/bloom discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Hitman: World of Assassination\ **Created:** [February 23, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224 "2021-02-23T18:21:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/82 "2021-02-24T23:24:26Z")
> [@Jason\_Portman](#): > > Everything got downgraded. Its a mix of lower LOD, lower texture quality, removed vegetation and changed trees aswell as partical effects being toned down / removed, destructibility… Yeesh… And I initially thought they came up with some groundbreaking compression method that would allow to retain quality while reducing file size. Oh well… > [@Jason\_Portman](#): > > You have to please the 500gb console players somehow if you dont want to make your game 200gb big, right? Damn peasants… 😆 (kidding oc; I´m actually happy for the size reduction - if that persists - but wouldn´t mind sacrificing the disk space cause, you know, it´s Hitman 🤷‍♂️ ) > [@Generickillz](#): > > Maybe but they’ve changed it before back in both 2018 and 2019 because everyone thought it looked bad. Which one was the removal of that initial horrendous filter/tint: still 2018 or 2019? Back on Sapienza - I didn´t manage to play it enough before the patch, but was it this bad in some of the interiors??? (upper pic is H3 now, lower is H2) ![caruso2](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/0/0b279b21994229fe72c109ab23bccceeddc29b97.jpeg) ![caruso2a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/7/7ae7dd44c10df8f5ef22f422608e1a78cb5f54c0.jpeg) I mean sure, it´s their game, but wtf? I know interior lighting in this mission has been a long-time issue, but this is a whole new level. Or am I missing something in the settings? ---
**Author:** ![Murdock103](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/murdock103/32/657_2.png) [@Murdock103](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Murdock103)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/83 "2021-02-24T23:31:30Z")
Strangely enough I literally just played Sapienza and did the therapist method. It’s horrendous inside that room. ---
**Author:** ![Generickillz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/generickillz/32/496_2.png) [@Generickillz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Generickillz)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/84 "2021-02-24T23:34:48Z")
Removal of the tint was 2019. ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/85 "2021-02-24T23:36:09Z")
Ah, cool, for a moment I thought my memory was failing me. ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/86 "2021-02-25T05:21:01Z")
> [@Generickillz](#): > > Bangkok and Hokkaido never looked better After poking a bit around Hokkaido, I have to say I have slightly mixed feelings. It´s a tad bit darker than in H2 (as are probably all the H1 maps), and occasionally feels a bit blurry/foggy, though I suppose that´s mainly due to the lowered textures and LOD. Some things feel a little better, some a little worse. The volcano in particular took quite a hit in that regard… Trees are more rich though and water looks nicer. H2 ![hokkaido1](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/c/c44a895c098ac7db9c5967442fa34f8b346bec92.jpeg) H3 ![hokkaido1a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/c/c2327e81f62f2e92be5bbd84eda504e14c823853.jpeg) H2 ![hokkaido2](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/2/29bcdbfd8c94a4b239f49755164f543516566d9b.jpeg) H3 ![hokkaido2a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/4/46b8d7089453ac3a9822c0409d984c736fed1993.jpeg) H2 ![hokkaido3](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/7/74e1a665c9afde63a04fa966cd14f8c8b23981a7.jpeg) H3 ![hokkaido3a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/e/e2fd89b5040bbff4141d208f6598bc969d83ccef.jpeg) H2 ![hokkaido4](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/0/0a21abf15e927ad119286347170942875cb5da33.jpeg) H3 ![hokkaido4a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/f/f42efefcbf7b85b56da84357215e6da40217bb47.jpeg) H2 ![hokkaido5](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/d/d5843de20ad036600fb03b905140f79ce4dd56a5.jpeg) H3 ![hokkaido5a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/0/00dbe91eca4cd7d4166a86fd117ead13cb9ff638.jpeg) H2 ![hokkaido6](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/e/e0742051ac0cb9f7bad25fa2b630a9430860e2c3.jpeg) H3 ![hokkaido6a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/d/d95d4b6215f75eea4ca00d3bdaf0b19d07c5d7d7.jpeg) H2 ![hokkaido7](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/f/faf1177f9d59c82ab054e988c54b3da853edae44.jpeg) H3 ![hokkaido7a](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/b/be73a7b06cefba19503f86ce86462880caf859f7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/stingingvelvet/32/7457_2.png) [@StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/StingingVelvet)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 5:41am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/87 "2021-02-25T05:41:13Z")
The patch lowered the artificial sharpening post-processing I’m pretty sure, which I personally am VERY happy about, but it might be why you think it’s blurrier now. Could always add sharpening through your GPU control panel if you like. ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/88 "2021-02-25T05:52:16Z")
Problem is I didn´t start playing H1 maps in H3 until three days ago, so I have no clue what got changed by the patch in terms of visuals aside from Sapienza getting slightly tinted (which now got me supremely paranoid about the visuals in general), and can only compare with H2 😕 I´ll give the sharpening a go if I feel like I need it, thanks for the tip. I would definitely want them to revert the Sapienza change though, and that interior lighting needs fixing no matter what. ---
**Author:** ![StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/stingingvelvet/32/7457_2.png) [@StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/StingingVelvet)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/89 "2021-02-25T05:55:55Z")
> [@Rimland](#): > > Problem is I didn´t start playing H1 maps in H3 until three days ago, so I have no clue what got changed by the patch in terms of visuals aside from Sapienza getting slightly tinted (which now got me supremely paranoid about the visuals in general), and can only compare with H2 😕 What sharpening setting are you using with H2? It had a setting choice, unlike H3, which launched with what seemed like “high” on by default. Excess sharpening really looks horrible to me, so I was thrilled to load the game up post patch and see it toned down. I don’t know why they don’t just bring back the settings option though. ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 6:10am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/90 "2021-02-25T06:10:52Z")
> [@StingingVelvet](#): > > What sharpening setting are you using with H2? Moderate. I just tried different settings of it in H2, and having it off seems like what H3 has (comparing the volcano that is). ---
**Author:** ![Ingvar](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/ingvar/32/39459_2.png) [@Ingvar](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Ingvar)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/91 "2021-02-25T07:16:54Z")
It seems slight changes were made to all season one legacy maps in H3 and I think I like them all more now, like, Bangkok has less annoying orange filter, not entirely though. I don’t recall if I ever experienced it, but I want Grey Colorado back, please, god. Sapienza looked amazing at H3 launch, kinda meh after the update, why IOI? I have barely had any issues with the game since launch but that might change with future patches, hoping for the best, though. EDIT: And the new Sapienza background pic is amazing, but the actual level’s new lighting, hell no. Don’t add an on and off switch for bloom, make a slider like for gamma correction, certain levels of bloom are nice, but when you’re getting bombarded while trying to take a nice screenshot it’s not cool. ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 12:03pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/92 "2021-02-25T12:03:38Z")
> [@Ingvar](#): > > Bangkok has less annoying orange filter, not entirely though From the little I´ve played it, it seemed actually more on the purple side, with the golden-coloured areas standing out more 😅 Had a warmer feeling to it. > [@Ingvar](#): > > the actual level’s new lighting, hell no. Glad I´m not the only one who has issues with it. It was completely fine pre-patch, but I don´t know if the interiors were as bad or not. > [@Ingvar](#): > > why IOI? That is indeed the question… Wish they´d give us a quick feedback on that 😣 > [@Ingvar](#): > > Don’t add an on and off switch for bloom, make a slider like for gamma correction, certain levels of bloom are nice, but when you’re getting bombarded while trying to take a nice screenshot it’s not cool. Man, bloom toggling, and correction sliders for gamma/contrast/tint would be a godsend, not to mention having the sharpening option back. Everyone could at least adjust it to their liking… ---
**Author:** ![Murdock103](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/murdock103/32/657_2.png) [@Murdock103](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Murdock103)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/93 "2021-02-25T12:53:25Z")
Playing Sapienza… Outside, this location is gorgeous. I honestly don’t have an issue with outside lighting at all. Inside however, and this is true of Paris too, so much of it is far, far too dark. If I’m struggling to see NPCs standing around an area then that’s a problem. I’ve had to resort to using instinct mode to see people amidst the shadows, and that…is stupid. Edit- to clarify, when I say ‘the shadows’ I don’t mean intentionally dark areas where NPCs are hiding. I mean, I couldn’t see a villa caruso guard standing at the top of the stairs, just off of a well lit corridor. ---
**Author:** ![Pilz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/pilz/32/1081_2.png) [@Pilz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Pilz)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/94 "2021-02-25T13:56:55Z")
> [@Murdock103](#): > > Outside, this location is gorgeous. I honestly don’t have an issue with outside lighting at all. > > Inside however, and this is true of Paris too, so much of it is far, far too dark. IO solution: We have removed all interiors in Sapienza as there were various problems with it. 🤣😜 ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/95 "2021-02-25T14:05:40Z")
> [@Pilz](#): > > IO solution: We have removed all interiors in Sapienza as there were various problems with it. 🤣 😜 Or the entire level 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/stingingvelvet/32/7457_2.png) [@StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/StingingVelvet)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/96 "2021-02-25T15:39:26Z")
> [@Rimland](#): > > > [@StingingVelvet](#): > > > > What sharpening setting are you using with H2? > > Moderate. I just tried different settings of it in H2, and having it off seems like what H3 has (comparing the volcano that is). I think that’s a good thing because people can add sharpening in their control panel, but I can’t remove sharpening that’s forced on. Still, a settings option would be best for everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/97 "2021-02-25T15:39:44Z")
On a slightly different note: I enjoy the new reflection system as much as the next person, but does anybody else feel like there are surfaces that shouldn´t really be reflecting stuff all that much? Such as this concrete walkway in Hokkaido? (I mean yeah, I could argue it´s probably covered with some slight frost, but still…) ![reflection](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/a/a1a8d6039ca0107449ade9ca9698d9e1a761756f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/98 "2021-02-25T15:42:08Z")
> [@StingingVelvet](#): > > I think that’s a good thing because people can add sharpening in their control panel, but I can’t remove sharpening that’s forced on. Still, a settings option would be best for everyone. Fair enough and good point. I don´t really resort to modifying stuff in the control panel unless necessary to solve a particular issue, so I´d be all in for a settings option. ---
**Author:** ![StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/stingingvelvet/32/7457_2.png) [@StingingVelvet](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/StingingVelvet)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/99 "2021-02-25T15:51:52Z")
> [@Rimland](#): > > On a slightly different note: I enjoy the new reflection system as much as the next person, but does anybody else feel like there are surfaces that shouldn´t really be reflecting stuff all that much? Such as this concrete walkway in Hokkaido? They’re over done all over the place IMO. Even parking lots with old concrete floors reflect like a mirror, it’s silly. They just want to show off their tech I guess, even though SSR has been around forever now. I’m not sure ray tracing will fix it either, since it’s based on what you set the reflection level of a surface to and IOI seems to think concrete is a mirror. 🤪 ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/100 "2021-02-25T16:03:07Z")
Right?? 😅 I wish they´d reconsider it in future updates and make only the proper surfaces reflect like that… ---
**Author:** ![cake941](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/cake941/32/135807_2.png) [@cake941](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/cake941)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224/101 "2021-02-25T16:10:22Z")
> [@Rimland](#): > > this concrete walkway in Hokkaido can you check to see if the concrete “railing” (the waist-high wall on the right) also has reflections? if it doesnt have reflections, then the concrete floor being shiny is probably intentional, maybe simulating the frost a bit. [Previous page](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224.md?page=4) [Next page](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/map-lightning-bloom-discussion/7224.md?page=6)