Custom HD Textures for Half-Life
HD Textures
These files are not originally mine; I have gathered them from various sources and compiled them into a single pack. I will update this pack with new releases and updates as they become available. This modification significantly enhances the original Half-Life, providing an impressive new look and feel while retaining the classic Half-Life engine. However, please note that maps using custom WAD files will not feature these HD textures, as they rely on their own assets./p>
- Download Half-Life HD Textures: This was last updated 12th July 2024.
Step 1: Back Up Your Original Textures
Start by backing up your original files to revert to them if needed. Locate the Half-Life Directory: Navigate to your Half-Life installation directory. For the Steam version, it’s typically found at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life.
Back Up your HD Folders: In the Half-Life directory, find the valve_hd folder. This contains the high-definition models/sprites for Half-Life and its expansions. Rename these folders to something like valve_hd_backup respectively. This will effectively back up your original hd folder.
Step 2: Copy New Textures to the Half-Life Folder
Obtain the New Textures: Ensure you have the new texture files ready by downloading from the link above. Copy the new texture files into the appropriate directory, if it does not already exist, create a valve_hd folder.
Step 3: Enable Detail Textures in Half-Life
Locate userconfig.cfg:Navigate to the valve folder within your Half-Life directory. Find the userconfig.cfg file. If it doesn’t exist, create a new text file and rename it to userconfig.cfg. Type the following commands into the console to enable detail textures:
r_detailtextures "1"
r_detailtexturessupported "1"
Save and close the file and then Lanch the game. Before you join a server or create your own, click on the Options menu and then click on the Content tab. There you should see two tick boxes, uncheck "Enable Original Models", this will ensure that the HD files are selected and your game should load with the new HD textures.
Examples
References
The Half-Life WAD files that comes with pack I believe was uploaded by Dr. Freeman - https://gamebanana.com/mods/6738 / The detailed texture pack that is being used was uplaoded by rabworc https://gamebanana.com/mods/6737
