RStudio has just released a new update for its graphics mod for the original Crysis game, Crysis Enhanced. This mod is a must for those who are still playing the original version, and not the remaster. So, let’s see what it brings to the table.
The 2025 Update for Crysis Enhanced makes the game look much better. It improves the visuals in every level, including the lighting, textures, and shaders. Almost all surfaces in the game now have new and higher-quality textures.
Even though the graphics are much better, the mod still keeps the original look and style of the game. It’s like playing the classic Crysis, but with a fresh coat of paint. This update is perfect for players who love the original game but want it to look more modern.
The modder has also improved the game’s baked lighting and the dead body ragdolls. You can also expect some cool and improved real-time reflections. Not only that, but the mod adds Screen Space Shadows on weapons, NPCs, player’s arms. Plus, there are improvements to the shadows on water and the ocean waves.
RStudio has also put a lot of work into the FlowGraph for every level to make sure the game runs better. This means you should see fewer crashes while playing. In the original game, the last level had a big problem with crashing. But now, the game should be more stable and smoother to play. Or at least that’s what the mod’s description implies.
This mod is really cool, but I’m not sure why someone would still want to play the original version of Crysis instead of the 2020 remaster.
Yes, when Crysis Remastered first came out, it had a lot of problems. Back in 2020, I actually told people to try Crysis Enhanced instead.
But Crytek worked hard to fix those issues. In November 2020, they released a patch that made the game run 43.75% in CPU-heavy areas. Then, in February 2022, another patch made the game run 81% faster compared to its launch version.
It took about two years, but now, Crysis Remastered runs great. Oh, and the game no longer has Denuvo. In 2021, Crytek removed it. So that’s another win for PC gamers.
Anyway, if you still own the original Crysis and want to replay it, I suggest downloading and using the latest version of Crysis Enhanced. You can get it from this link. I’ve also included below a trailer from its previous version. For this latest version, there isn’t any. Still, you can find some screenshots on its ModDB page.
Have fun!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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