Forgotten Retex Project 4K-2K - Upscaled Textures
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #213 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Justin (AKA JDAnchor) made it through what we believe and hope to be his last surgery. He is exhausted and adjusting to some huge changes that will contribute to a new normal for him. While he focuses on recovery, he could use our help with funds to help him afford basic essentials like food and pay bills since he has been out of work for a while and needs a few months of recovery. If you can help, every little bit goes a long way right now. If you have the means to do so please rally for JDAnchor HERE
I am releasing this mod to help bring attention to JDAnchor's urgent need for financial support. Yes, he will be receiving Donation Points from this mod, but he needs lots of money now to pay for this surgery, not small amounts 4 months from now. Please donate to the fundraiser if you can, and share the link with others! Together we can help JDAnchor enjoy many more years of life.
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Original texture files were a mix of 512, 1K and 2K. I have upscaled them all by 4x, to a maximum resolution of 4K in BC7 compression and generated full mipmaps. I cleaned and upscaled them using Cupscale/ESRGAN and then finalized with NVIDIA Texture Tools and Octagon.
Installation
Requires the original mod
My Cleaned & Upscaled Texture Mods:
(many are also available for Oldrim here)
CoverKhajiits 4K
CoverEyes 1K
Animals and Creatures
Bellyaches 4K Animal and Creature Pack
Bellyaches 16K-8K Dragon Replacer Pack
Bellyaches New Dragon Species 16K-8K
4K Enderal Donkey
Intricate Spider Webs and Egg Sacs 4K-2K
Ruins Clutter Improved 4K
Saerileth's White Phial Replacer 4K-2K
Book Covers Skyrim 4K
Book Covers Skyrim - Lost Letters 4K
Better Books and Letters
Detailed Rugs 4K
Forgotten Retex Project 4K-2K
Visible Windows 4K-2K
Weapons, Armor and Gear
Zim's Immersive Artifacts 4K
Cloaks and Capes 4K
DeserterX Faction Crossbows
Bandolier 4K - Bags and Pouches
Queering Skyrim Necklaces Upscaled
Fashions Of The Banditry 4K
Forsworn Fashions 4K
Cloaks of the Nords 4K-2K
Sigils of Skyrim 4K-2K - Banners & Shields
Bandanas and Blindfolds of Skyrim 4K Retexture
Chitin and Dwemer Goggles and Scouter 4K-2K
Tribunal Robes and Masks 4K
Magic, Weather & FX
Mysticism: A Magic Overhaul
Deadly Spell Impacts 4K
Wonders of Weather 4K
Rainbows 4K
Shooting Stars 2K
Isoku's Alternate Sun Glare 4K
Realistic Smoke and Embers 4K-2K
DLCs & Misc
Forgotten Retex Project 4K-2K is a high-resolution texture overhaul for Skyrim, focusing on often-overlooked objects. It offers cleaned and upscaled textures with performance options for low-end PCs. With 783 endorsements and 41,284 downloads, it's a popular choice for visual upgrades without major performance hits.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 783 endorsements and over 41k downloads
- Includes performance options so potato PCs can still enjoy the upgrade
- Focuses on overlooked objects, making the whole world look better
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2023, so may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
- Large texture packs can be heavy on VRAM if you pick 4K without the performance options
- Potential conflicts with other texture mods that touch the same objects
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the visual detail of often-ignored objects without overhauling the entire game. Also great for those with mid-range PCs who can use the 2K or performance options. Skip if you're happy with vanilla textures or prefer a complete texture overhaul mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you have a lower-end PC, choose the 2K or performance versions to avoid FPS drops
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily switch between 4K and 2K options
- Place this mod early in your load order to let other texture mods overwrite if needed
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- JDAnchor - XilaMonstrr
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 41,284
- Endorsements
- 783
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/9/2022
- Updated
- 3/13/2023
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