Resized 4K Textures of Playable Characters to 2K
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #27 of 36 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Because this mod changes textures size and compression to save VRAM, you likely need to clear shader cache that were saved against the original 4K texture. In order to do so go into graphic setting, reset shader cache, restart the game, shader will be reset and build again. You might also need to clear your directX cache.
Cleaning your GPU Driver Cache is possibly needed as well before resetting shader cache:
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[]NVIDIA Users: Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\NVIDIA\DXCache and delete all files inside. (Skip any that say "In Use").
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]AMD Users: Open AMD Software, go to Gaming > Graphics > Advanced, and click Reset Shader Cache.This mod resizes playable characters textures from 4K down to 2K to reduce VRAM usage.
It is intended for users with GPU limited to 4GB VRAM to reduce VRAM usage and that plays at 1080p, this mod won't help if you have a GPU with less than 4gb VRAM.
No matter the GPU, this will saves VRAM, possibly reducing stutters, it won't help you gain fps.
The following textures folders and filetype were not processed because I forgot them:
-MatOverride
-HDR texture
-2DArray textures
Resizes playable character textures from 4K to 2K to cut VRAM usage, aimed at GPUs with 4GB VRAM. Requires resetting shader cache. Minimal traction with 2 endorsements and 115 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses VRAM limitations for 4GB GPUs
- Simple concept: lower res textures for better performance
- Lightweight mod with low download count (115) but niche utility
⚠️ Cons
- Only 2 endorsements — very few users have tested it
- Last updated January 2026 — may not be compatible with future patches
For players with 4GB VRAM GPUs struggling with performance in games using 4K character textures. Skip if you have ample VRAM or prefer visual fidelity over performance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- After installing, reset your shader cache in the game's settings or launcher to avoid visual glitches.
- Check your GPU's VRAM usage in-game before and after to see the actual improvement.
- If you notice texture pop-in, consider using a mod manager to revert easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mortalkombat Mods
- Author
- UltraMegaMagnus
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 115
- Endorsements
- 2
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 1/3/2026
- Updated
- 1/4/2026
🔧 How to Install Mortal Kombat 1 Mods
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