About this mod
DragonTex 2 is a complete 2x AI-enhanced texture overhaul for Dragon Age II, covering the base game and all official DLCs. Every texture has been meticulously upscaled and optimized to preserve BioWare’s original art direction while enhancing visual fidelity across characters, environments, and effects.
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Key Features:2x Texture Upscaling
Every texture in the base game and all DLC has been upscaled to twice its original resolution using AI-enhancement and manual optimization. The result is dramatically sharper visuals that breathe new life into the game without a major performance hit.
Enhanced Normal and Specular Maps
Improved surface definition adds depth and realism. Armor gleams more naturally, surfaces feel tactile, and environmental details now stand out more vividly.
Optimized ERF Compression for Stability
Textures are packed using Dragon Age II’s v3
.erf
archive system for optimal performance.Installation:
- Extract the contents of this mod to:
C:\Users\YourWindowsUsername\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\packages\core\override
- You must patch
DragonAge2.exe
with the 4GB LAA patch to prevent memory-related crashes.
With DragonTex 2, Dragon Age II gains the visual fidelity it always deserved. The updated textures and enhanced surface details make Kirkwall and its surrounding regions more immersive than ever, while staying faithful to the game’s gritty tone and stylized art.
Whether you’re playing for the first time or returning for another run, DragonTex 2 gives DA2 a modern polish — no reshades or gimmicks required. Just pure, high-quality texture work.