Modder ‘MDSXXX1’ has released the latest version of his HD Texture Pack for Max Payne 3. This pack is almost 20GB in size, and it updates all of the game’s textures on all levels. So, let’s take a look at it.
Now contrary to most of the latest HD Texture Packs we’ve shared, this one does not use AI tools in order to upscale the original/vanilla textures. Instead, MDSXXX1 has decided to use new/custom textures. As such, these new textures may alter/change the game’s art style.
To be honest, I really don’t mind this. As said, we’ve been bombarded with AI-powered HD Texture Packs these past few months. So, it’s quite refreshing to see a new pack, based on the “old modding methods”.
Although MDSXXX1 has not shared a video to showcase the new textures, he did provide some before/after comparison screenshots. Below you can find some of them. These screenshots will give you an idea of what you can expect from this new pack. So, be sure to check them out. The vanilla screenshots are on the left whereas the modded screenshots are on the right.
You can download this new HD Texture Pack from this link. Curiously enough, NexusMods had the mod in quarantine. For those wondering, I’ve already scanned it and it does not contain any viruses or malware. Perhaps it was a false positive? Anyway, it should be safe to use.
This HD Texture Pack should be compatible with the other packs we’ve shared for Max Payne 3. So, you can use it alongside this 4K pack that upscales all the 3D models for Max Payne. Alternatively, you can use this mod to make Max Payne look like Sam Lake (the original face of Max).
From the looks of it, this is the best way to experience MP3 in 2024. After all, Remedy won’t be remaking this particular Max Payne game. Instead, the team is working on remakes of the first two MP games. And… well… I can’t wait for them.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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