Custom Fade Animations is a Playnite plugin that replaces the default background transition with a selection of smooth, customizable animation effects. Whether you prefer subtle fades or dynamic slides, this plugin lets you tailor the experience to your liking.
Choose from a variety of transition effects:
| Animation Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Default | No custom animation. |
| Custom Fade | Same as default fade, but with adjustable duration. |
| Blur Fade | Fade with a soft blur effect. |
| Fade + Zoom | Fade combined with a gentle zoom. |
| PS5 Slide | Simple horizontal slide inspired by the PS5 UI. |
| Custom Slide | Slide animation with adjustable direction. |
| Zoom + Rotate | Zoom effect combined with rotation. |
| Wave Curl | Page-turn-like wave curl animation. |
| Smart Slide | Slide direction adapts based on navigation. |
Some animations support additional customization:
| Animation Name | Adjustable Parameters |
|---|---|
| Custom Fade | Duration |
| Blur Fade | Duration, Blur Radius |
| Fade + Zoom | Duration, Zoom Level |
| PS5 Slide | Duration, Slide Distance, Slide Speed |
| Custom Slide | Duration, Slide Distance, Slide Speed, Direction |
| Zoom + Rotate | Duration, Zoom Level, Rotation Angle |
| Wave Curl | Duration, Skew Angle |
| Smart Slide | Duration, Slide Distance, Slide Speed |
To change animation style or tweak parameters:
Playnite Menu → Addons (F9) → Generic → Custom Fade Animations
From there, you can:
- Select your preferred animation
- Adjust supported parameters like duration, zoom level, blur radius, etc.
You can see examples below:
