Modder Exist released an HD Texture Pack for the first The Witcher game. This mod upscales all of its textures. According to the modder, these are around 3000 textures in total. As such, if you’re planning to replay this classic The Witcher game, you should use it.
The modder used the bc1_smooth model and Kim’s PBRify_UpscalerV4 DAT2 tool to improve the game’s textures. He says this version looks cleaner and not as overly sharp or “upscaley” as the older upscale mod from 2019.
The mod has two versions: a 2X version and a 4X version. Exist recommends the 2X version as it gives the best balance between image quality and file size.
The difference in texture quality is easiest to see on objects that are close to the player. You will also get some benefits from it when playing at higher resolutions. Do note, though, that this isn’t a “game-changing” pack. However, it will help make close-up textures look better and less rough.
You can go ahead and download the mod from this link. At its NexusMods page, you can also find some comparison screenshots. These will give you an idea of what you can expect from them. As you will see, there is a visual difference, but it’s not THAT huge. Still, the 2X version is only 1.8GB in size. So, you should get it as this isn’t an HD Texture Pack that weighs over 10GB (or anything like that). It’s a relatively small mod.
Here’s another great mod I highly recommend. This one upgrades all the videos and in-game cutscenes in The Witcher to 4K. Since the game came out in 2008, the original videos are pretty low quality. Thanks to AI tools, this mod makes the old cutscenes look much better and more detailed. If you’re planning to replay The Witcher, this is a must-have mod. So, be sure to check it out.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
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