Larian Studios' hit RPG Baldur's Gate 3 is about to look even more stunning thanks to an ambitious new mod. A modder named WestAard has released a colossal 27GB texture pack that uses AI upscaling to dramatically enhance the game's visuals.
AI-Powered Visual Upgrade
The new HD Texture Pack leverages a node-based AI upscaling program called chaiNNer to increase texture resolution by up to 4 times. This means 1K textures are transformed into crisp 4K versions, resulting in significantly more detailed environments and objects throughout the game world.
WestAard spent over a week processing the textures to create this comprehensive overhaul. While the mod doesn't cover armor and clothing textures, it enhances nearly every other visual element in the game.
Recommended Mod Combination
For the ultimate visual experience, the modder suggests combining their texture pack with several other mods:
- Upscaled Armour and Clothes Textures
- Vivid Landscapes (HD Ground and Terrain Textures)
- Vivid Landscapes - Roads
- Vivid Landscapes - Water
- Vivid Landscapes - Fire and Ash
System Requirements and Availability
It's worth noting that such high-resolution textures demand powerful hardware. Players with lower-end PCs may experience frame rate issues when using these texture packs, especially at higher resolutions and graphics settings.
The mod is available for download on NexusMods, where it has already garnered significant attention with over 1,300 downloads and 43 endorsements within its first day of release.
Modding Community Thrives
This texture overhaul is just one example of the thriving modding scene surrounding Baldur's Gate 3. With Larian Studios recently releasing official mod support in Patch 7, we can expect to see even more impressive community-created content in the coming months.
For players looking to enhance their Baldur's Gate 3 experience, this AI-upscaled texture pack offers a compelling way to revisit the game with a fresh perspective and newfound visual fidelity.