The patch makes the game run fast and smooth at the expense of bright nights and the Alb region being unplayable at night due to the screen going almost all white. Meanwhile, PB is plinking away at Elex 3, a game I will more than likely never buy, considering I can't play this other game I paid for.

Did you try this mod?

See this - https://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/114?tab=description