OCB MicroSplat Terrain Shader (V2.X)

⭐ ⭐ (268 endorsements) 📥 15,151 downloads 📌 v1.0.2 📅 4/26/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By ocbMaurice · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/28/2026 📅 Created: 4/26/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #12 of 19 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Replacing vanilla terrain MicroSplat shader with an improved version.

Main improvement is anti-tiling plugin which reduces repeating patterns.

Another is geometry tessellation interpolating geometries close to camera.

In order to use this mod, and any mod depending on it, EAC must be disabled.

It is still the same base MicroSplat shader, but I've added e.g.

the anti-tiling module for better visual fidelity. It will also

allow me to open up the shader to use 32 textures instead of 24.

Currently 3 different performance/quality settings are included,

which are automatically switched with the in-game terrain quality.

Basic mod will give you the advanced vanilla MicoSplat shader.

It comes with a few advanced features that vanilla shader doesn't

support (e.g. advanced tri-planar texture sampling). This is mostly

visible in how distant terrain is rendered to avoid texture repetition.

Another is geometry tessellation that will improve geometry details

for terrain that is close to the camera (making terrain more round).

The improved shader will tax you GPU a bit more on ultra settings.

All is still very fresh, so feel free to report extreme fps regressions.

Incompatible with anything using distant legacy terrain mod!

This includes also a few overhauls, e.g. Darkness Falls.

Safe to add or remove at any point to/from existing worlds.

Note on Tessellation (new with version 0. 7. 0)

Tessellation feature will interpolate geometry, e.g. invent additional

triangles on the fly to make terrain look more smooth. While it does

provide IMO very nice visual results, it is a pretty expensive operation.

You may need to reduce your terrain quality below medium level to

reduce GPU strain if you struggle with FPS, or reduce overall resolution.

It should still give better or same visual results than vanilla.

Advanced MicroSplat features for other modders

Since version 0. 5. 0, all advanced features are included in the mod.

This allows other modders to add their own biomes, extend existing

biomes and/or change existing MicroSplat textures. Also allowing to

add custom ores or other distinct block/voxel terrain textures.

Check xml config and unity projects for these demo mods:

- https://github.com/OCB7D2D/OcbMicroSplatOreVoxels (Custom Ores)

- https://github.com/OCB7D2D/OcbMicroSplatTestBiomes (Custom Biomes)

- https://github.com/OCB7D2D/OcbMicroSplatSnow (Extend existing Biome)

- https://github.com/OCB7D2D/OcbMicroSplatRoads (Replace Textures)

Note: Test Biomes Demo not yet available for V2. 0 (coming soon)

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

OCB MicroSplat Terrain Shader (V2.X) is a visual enhancement mod that replaces the vanilla terrain MicroSplat shader with an improved version. It enables modders to add new ores and biomes, but requires EAC to be disabled. The mod has 268 endorsements and 15,151 downloads.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the vanilla terrain MicroSplat shader with an improved version.
Enables modders to add new ores and biomes.
Requires EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) to be disabled.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • 268 endorsements indicate community approval.
  • 15,151 downloads show moderate popularity.
  • Enables modding capabilities for new ores and biomes.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires EAC to be disabled, which may prevent online play.
  • Limited to terrain shader improvements; may not affect other visuals.
  • No explicit dependencies mentioned, but modding knowledge may be needed.
🎯 Is This For You?
This mod is for modders and players who want to enhance terrain visuals and expand gameplay with new ores and biomes. It is not for those who play on EAC-protected servers or prefer vanilla visuals.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Disable EAC before launching the game to avoid crashes.
  • Back up your save files before installing mods.
  • Check mod compatibility with other terrain mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
7 Days To Die Mods
Author
ocbMaurice
Version
1.0.2
Downloads
15,151
Endorsements
268
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
4/26/2023
Updated
1/28/2026

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