Open the ReShade 5.1.0 setup. If you already have an older version, select "Modify" . Select the API: For The Sims 4, you must select DirectX 9 .
For depth-based effects to work, you must disable Edge Smoothing in the Sims 4 in-game graphics settings. 3. Recommended Presets Reshade 5.1.0 (for TS4)
Open the ReShade menu in-game (usually the Home key), go to the MXAO shader settings, and click "Edit global preprocessor definitions." Ensure ReShade_Depth_Input_Is_Reversed is set to 0 . Open the ReShade 5
You may see a warning about an Add-ons system when opening 5.1.0; this version includes features that can be used for cheating in multiplayer games, but it is safe for the single-player Sims 4. For depth-based effects to work, you must disable
If your game performance drops, try disabling Ambient Light or Bloom effects in the ReShade menu; these are often the heaviest on your system.