Iris - Photorealistic Eyes Overhaul (Formerly Retina)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,036 endorsements) 📥 185,122 downloads 📌 v2.1.1 📅 10/28/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By UFRI · Visuals

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/9/2026 📅 Created: 10/28/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #15 of 297 Visuals mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Photorealistic eye colors

Advanced reflections, lighting, and shading

High-quality hand-made textures

Resolution options available for optimal performance in the installer

No more gray pupils, watery eyes, brightness mismatch, or weird iris shapes!

This mod changes the appearance of eyes in Starfield with realistic and gorgeous retextures and accurate reflections.

Your character and all named NPC's will get IRIS' photorealistic eyes.

This mod won't affect achievements or save files.

It is safe to install/uninstall during a playthrough.

Thank you for the endorsements and feel free to add your screenshots!

DEV NOTES

The main version now packs everything into a FOMod installer! You should use a mod manager (Vortex or MO2) to install IRIS!

Manual installation is also possible, check the INSTALLATION section below!

COMPATIBILITY

The Main version is not compatible with any mod that modify eye textures.

However; selecting the 'Lighting Enhancements Only (Compatibility)' version during installation enables the use of IRIS' enhanced shading and reflections, along with the additional fixes, with another eye texture mod.

RESOLUTION OPTIONS

  • []The UHD version is 2K (2048x2048).[/]

This version has the highest quality (Four times higher than vanilla Starfield). This is ideal for 8K displays or close-up screenshots in a 4K display. It might slightly negatively affect performance in certain situations.

  • []The default version is 1K (same as vanilla res., 1024x1024).[/]

This version (my pick) is compatible with nearly all configurations and should work well with up to 4K displays, with no positive or negative effect on performance.

  • []The performance version is 0,5K (512x512).[/]

This version might even improve performance while going pretty well with up to 2K displays. It also should go

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Iris - Photorealistic Eyes Overhaul replaces the game's eye textures with real-life accurate, photorealistic versions, featuring complete texture and reflection overhauls. Available in different resolution options, this visual mod is for players seeking enhanced realism in character appearance.

✨ Key Features

Replaces eye textures with real-life accurate, photorealistic versions.
Complete overhaul of textures and reflections.
Offers different resolution options for performance and quality.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 3,036 endorsements and 185,122 downloads.
  • Photorealistic eyes add a significant realism boost to character models.
  • Resolution options let you balance visual quality with performance.

⚠️ Cons

  • Purely cosmetic—no gameplay or lore changes.
  • May not match the art style of all character mods or vanilla textures.
  • No explicit compatibility notes for other eye or face mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want more realistic character eyes without overhauling the whole game. Great for screenshot enthusiasts and roleplayers. Skip if you prefer stylized or fantasy aesthetics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Choose the resolution option that matches your monitor's resolution for best results.
  • If you use other eye mods, install Iris last to ensure it overwrites them.
  • Check the mod's images to see how it looks with different skin textures.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
UFRI
Version
2.1.1
Downloads
185,122
Endorsements
3,036
Category
Visuals
Created
10/28/2023
Updated
2/9/2026

🔧 How to Install Starfield Mods

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