High-Res Hair and Beards
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #77 of 297 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
High-resolution 4K or 2K Hair and Beard textures for both character and NPCS.
Original texture files were mostly 1024 resolution. I have upscaled all of them to 4K and 2K resolution.
WARNING:
Some users report their textures breaking when they copy and paste the following. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you manually type the following. Double check it is correct after doing so.
Installation:
Extract the .ba2 files to your Starfield \Data folder. ex: C:\steamapps\common\Starfield\Data
Then go to your C:\Documents\My Games\Starfield and create a StarfieldCustom.ini and add if you don't already have it
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
sResourceIndexFileList=Starfield - LODTextures.ba2, Starfield - Textures01.ba2, Starfield - Textures02.ba2, Starfield - Textures03.ba2, Starfield - Textures04.ba2, Starfield - Textures05.ba2, Starfield - Textures06.ba2, Starfield - Textures07.ba2, Starfield - Textures08.ba2, Starfield - Textures09.ba2, Starfield - Textures10.ba2, Starfield - Textures11.ba2, Starfield - TexturesPatch.ba2
and then add the following lines separated by a "," TO THE VERY END OF THE LIST
sResourceIndexFileList=4K_Hair - Textures.ba2, 4K_Beards - Textures.ba2
After you add those to the list it should look like this. It needs to look exactly like this or it will not work.
sResourceIndexFileList=Starfield - LODTextures.ba2, Starfield - Textures01.ba2, Starfield - Textures02.ba2, Starfield - Textures03.ba2, Starfield - Textures04.ba2, Starfield - Textures05.ba2, Starfield - Textures06.ba2, Starfield - Textures07.ba2, Starfield - Textures08.ba2, Starfield - Textures09.ba2, Starfield - Textures10.ba2, Starfield - Textures11.ba2, Starfield - TexturesPatch.ba2, 4K_Hair - Textures.ba2, 4K_Beards - Textures.ba2
NOTE:
Not working with gamepass version as of now. The loose files work, but it would be about 25gb of loose files that would go into your documents folder. So I won't upload those.
Usage:
These mods are not for potato PC's as your VRAM usage will go up. I recommend to have at least 10gb of VRAM. But I have not tested on older GPUs.
I will be releasing many more upscaled texture mods. There are lots of textures in the game that are so low quality that its a joke they were even shipped with the game. Obviou
High-Res Hair and Beards is a 4K retexture mod that enhances hair and beard visuals for both the player character and NPCs using AI upscaling. With over 1,000 endorsements and 59,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking sharper, more detailed hair textures.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,039 endorsements and 59,370 downloads
- Boosts visual fidelity with 4K textures
- Covers both player and NPC hair/beards for consistency
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- AI upscaling can sometimes introduce artifacts or unnatural textures
For players who want sharper, more detailed hair and beard textures without overhauling the entire game. Ideal for screenshot enthusiasts and modders who appreciate high-resolution visuals. Skip if you prefer vanilla textures or are concerned about potential AI upscaling artifacts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and manage the mod.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported compatibility issues with other texture mods.
- If you encounter visual glitches, try loading this mod after other texture overhauls to ensure it takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- CnRJay
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 59,370
- Endorsements
- 1,039
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 9/4/2023
- Updated
- 9/17/2023
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