Grit Souls 2 HD - Upscaled and Darkened (SOTFS)
⚪ Last updated 2019Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 241 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This complete texture overhaul brings new depth and challenge to Dark Souls 2 SOTFS, bringing back a similar feel from other souls titles and more. When installing this mod, I recommend just renaming the folder from the rar to tex_override
Grit Souls 2 HD is a complete texture overhaul for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, upscaling and darkening textures to give the game a grittier, more atmospheric look reminiscent of other Souls titles. With 271 endorsements and 8,883 downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking a visual refresh. The mod is easy to install by renaming the folder to tex_override.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 271 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads
- Gives the game a fresh, darker aesthetic that fits the Souls vibe
- Easy install—just rename the folder and you're good to go
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Darkened textures might make some areas too dark, hurting visibility
- Could conflict with other texture mods if not installed correctly
For Dark Souls 2 SOTFS players who want a visual overhaul that adds grit and atmosphere, especially those who enjoy the darker tone of other Souls games. If you're happy with the vanilla look or prefer brighter visuals, this might not be for you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Rename the extracted folder to 'tex_override' as the author recommends to ensure the game picks it up correctly.
- If you're using other texture mods, install this one last to avoid overwriting conflicts.
- Test the mod in a dark area first to see if the darkened textures affect visibility too much for your taste.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Darksouls2 Mods
- Author
- Save Smokey
- Version
- 1.11
- Downloads
- 8,883
- Endorsements
- 271
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/22/2019
- Updated
- 12/25/2019
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