Modder ‘DarkoRTX’ has released a new HD Texture Pack for the RTX Remix Path Tracing Mod of Grand Theft Auto 4. So, let’s take a closer look at it.
This new HD Texture Pack brings enhanced surfaces and improved material definition. Many textures include additional PBR maps, and the modder has made manual refinements for better RTX lighting.
According to the modder, the pack includes both 2K and 4K textures. Many of these textures also come with additional maps, such as metallic, depth, and roughness. Therefore, they react more naturally to RTX Remix lighting. A large portion of buildings, roads, and pavement surfaces has already been updated, with more areas and assets scheduled for improvement over time.
Right now, the mod overhauls the South Bohan Apartment area. This is the exact same area that Warcaco’s HD Texture Pack also covers. As such, you’ll have to use only one of them. Using both of them may result in various visual glitches and issues.
You can go ahead and download the HD Texture Pack from this link. At the end of the article, you can also find some screenshots from it. These screenshots will give you a pretty good idea of what you can expect from the new textures.
To be honest, I’d love to see an HD Texture Pack that covers all of the areas. Because, right now, the game can look a bit inconsistent. Yes, you’ll get high-resolution textures that can make GTA4 look amazing in the South Bohan Apartment area. But then you’ll move to a different area, and you’ll get the default low-res textures. So, let’s hope that someone will create a more complete pack.
If you are into RTX Remix Mods, you can find similar ones for a lot of other titles. For instance, you can find such mods for Black Mesa, Star Wars Republic Commando, NFS: Underground, and Manhunt. You can also find some for BioShock, Morrowind, NFS: Underground 2, Star Wars Jedi Outcast, Max Payne, and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines.
In January 2024, we shared several RTX Remix Mods that are in the works. As such, you can take a look at screenshots and videos for Tomb Raider 2, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Manhunt, and Garfield Kart RTX Remix. Then, in February 2024, we shared videos for Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, and Midnight Club 2. Be sure to also check out some early RTX Remix videos and screenshots for Fallout: New Vegas, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, COD 2, and Half-Life.
Speaking of Path Tracing Mods for older titles, you might also want to check out the following ones. Modders released demos for their Path Tracing Mods for Deus Ex, Tomb Raider, and Call of Duty 4. Do note that the COD4 Mod is a “proof of concept” demo, and it does not look that great. Let’s also not forget the RTX Remix for COD: WoW. And then we have the RTX Remix Mods for Painkiller and Left 4 Dead 2. Unreal Tournament 2004 and Unreal Gold have also gotten the path-traced treatment. Lastly, you can download these amazing Path Tracing Mods for Doom, Doom 2, Quake, and Serious Sam.
Stay tuned for more!
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