If you were linked to this list directly without reading the install instructions, please go back and read them here! There are several critical setup and general best-practice steps you need to be aware of before beginning the install process. The instructions for how this list is installed are located on that page, not this build!

IMPORTANT: PC Version Notes & Fixes

KOTOR 2 has an update on Steam and GoG which adds native controller and widescreen support. While this is helpful, it's unfortunately caused several other problems: lightsaber hilt texture mods don't function with the new version, some effects like fog have been removed, save games are sometimes lost temporarily, it can cause or exacerbate issues with in-game dialogue skipping, and rarely users experience extreme and irreparable stuttering and screen tear.

Most of these problems are fixable, or at least have workarounds. For example, to ensure saves aren't lost, disable cloud saves; to fix skipping dialogue, simply restart the game whenever it begins happening. With that said, there is no workaround for using lightsaber hilt textures that doesn't break the game, and none at all for the rare irreparable stuttering, without reverting the patch.

I actively recommend against reverting the patch until you test to identify if you experience any errors; a few minutes in Peragus will tell you whether you have any of the bad ones, and you should check before you begin modding. Even if you have some minor problems, unless you have major stuttering/screen tear and are on a 1920x1080 or 1680x1050 display (the only display resolutions which are supported for manual widescreen patching) I would recommend against reversion, as the widescreen support will probably more than compensate for any other issues. Nevertheless, should you choose to do so anyway, the reversion itself is easy. For Steam, simply navigate to KOTOR 2 in your Steam library, right-click and select properties, go to Betas and opt in to the "legacypc" beta; for GoG, you must be using the GoG Galaxy launcher, go to the game's options in GOG Galaxy, then Manage Installation, then Configure, and you can switch to the old version. This step will need to be completed before you begin modding. After the reversion is completed, provided you are playing in 1920x1080 or 1680x1050 you can manually restore widescreen functionality via UniWS—there will be a link to a video guide for doing so at the end of this build.

Zeroing Step

Unless you have freshly installed the game or have never installed KOTOR 2 previously, please blank-slate your setup: uninstall the game, delete the full contents of your game's directory (the entire folder where the executable file previously was located; this does NOT always happen automatically when the game is uninstalled), and reinstall the game. The majority of troubleshooting support we offer is due to users who encounter problems resulting from leftover game files or file corruption from a game which was installed many years ago. Performing this zeroing step helps to ensure your local copy is fresh, uncorrupted, and free of any old mod data.

Once you have your freshly-installed copy of the game, please attempt to set your main game directory and all subfolders as not read-only. This is because executable mods will need to modify the files therein directly to install properly. Some operating systems (particularly Windows OS 8+) will lock the settings on these folders depending on their locations, so for many systems it will not be possible to actually pull them out of their read-only state, but it is important to at at least attempt to change the folders, as on some operating systems it is possible, and therefore necessary for a functional install.

TSLPatcher Installation Requirements

Do not, under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, run a TSLPatcher or HoloPatcher executable from within a file archive. You must extract all archives before installing mod content, or running an executable. Failure to extract before installing will break your game. Also, ensure you don't extract all the mods to the exact same folder. If, for example, you extract every single mod to a folder called "KOTOR Mods" and run the executable each time, each time you extract you'll be overwriting critical data from the previous mods. Make sure each installer-based mod is extracted to its own folder before running the installer.

Please also bear in mind: if you are asked to direct a TSLPatcher or Holopatcher executable to a folder to begin install, that folder should ALWAYS be the main game folder, where your game's .exe file is located (or the symlink to that folder created in the optional Quicker TSLPatching step, discussed further below). For mods that are NOT installed with the TSLPatcher or Holopatcher, unless otherwise noted their loose-file contents are most often placed directly in the Override directory. Unless you are following specific instructions (the mod author's or my own) that state otherwise, you should not be placing files in the game's main directory or Modules folder. You should never have any subfolders inside the Modules or Override folders.

As a final note, be aware that the TSLPatcher executable utilized in the installation process of many of these mods (frustratingly) does not function on multi-monitor setups. If you have more than one monitor, you will need to disable your second while installing the mods, but you can re-enable it once the installation process is complete.

Single Install

It is critical to ensure that you only have ONE installation of KOTOR on your device before beginning the installation process. If you have multiple installations, or even just two game executables in different locations, mod installers which are set up to auto-detect your game's installation directory will misidentify which one is correct and install the mods wherever they please, probably spiking your whole install in the process. If you want to make a backup of your vanilla gamestate, make sure to compress the entire game into an archive (.rar, .zip, .7z, etc.) before starting the install process.

Known Bugs

• Although all instances of this error should now be fixed, some textures may still have a partial transparency effect applied to them (you will be able to faintly see through them, or part of them, as if they were a slightly more opaque hologram). If you encounter any instances of such textures please report them so I can fix any leftover cases.
• Sometimes the game will crash on load when trying to enter a new area due to a data overflow. This is uncommon and most users should never encounter it, but it is unfortunately virtually impossible to fully account for. Fortunately, it is easy to fix when it happens: simply temporarily disable the 'Frame Buffer Effects' and shadows settings in your advanced graphics options, proceed through the load screen, then re-enable the setting once on the other side.

Linux Players

For anyone attempting to install these builds on a Linux distro, I strongly recommend installing on a case-insensitive file system (I have had VFAT recommended as an option by other users). Otherwise you will need to go through the headache of renaming a huge number of files, and it's really not worth it.

Updating from a Prior Build

If you currently have a prior mod build version installed and would like to update to the current Revision, due to the importance of install order to the mod builds' function, there is unfortunately no way to do so without resetting to a fresh install and reinstalling the new build iteration on top. To do this, just perform the zeroing step listed above: uninstall your game, delete all remaining contents in the game directory (remember, frequently, especially on the Steam release of the game, mod content will not be uninstalled as part of the application's uninstallation), and then reinstall the game before applying the new build version.

Runtime Errors

For some insane reason which I cannot even begin to fathom, on certain Nvidia cards (as far as we can tell, primarily in the RTX series and mostly 20xx and up), as well as on certain AMD cards presently of unknown version, runtime errors are beginning to generate on module transitions (anytime a load screen is proc'd), typically when cutscenes are queued to play after the load. I am still not entirely sure why this is happening, but the problem only exists on a small percentage of the affected cards, so it isn't an issue with the builds themselves. As far as we've been able to diagnose to this point, there are four ways to attempt fix this. The first involves disabling all software overlays interacting with the game: Discord overlay, Steam overlay, etc. Sometimes this can fix the problem outright. If that doesn't resolve it, if your card is Nvidia, you can go into Nvidia control panel, open program control, and set low latency mode to on/ultra. This reduces the render queue and also seems to bypass the issue entirely on some setups. If neither of those options work, you will need to resort to workarounds each time you experience runtime error crashing (don't worry--these issues seem to be rare even for those users who experience them). The first of these workarounds is to put the game into windowed mode during the problem load screen—you can do this by going into your game folder, opening the .ini file with a text editor of your choice, and editing the line "Fullscreen=1" to =0, and adding the line "AllowWindowedMode=1" somewhere under the Graphics Options heading. The second workaround option is to rename the movies folder (don't delete it, just rename it to something like "movies1"), relaunch the game, and attempt the load again. If successful, simply rename the movies folder back when you've finished the load.

Total Filesize on Disk

For your reference, the total filesize of all mods before extraction, excluding movies, is approximately 6.5GB. The total size of the install when extracted, including basegame files but excluding upscaled movies, is approximately 14GB. The total size of the install when extracted (plus HD movies in 1920x1080 resolution) is approximately 37GB. Please bear this in mind if you intend to keep backups and/or are operating on a system with limited available memory.

Because of the way KOTOR mods install, it's virtually impossible to have a true mod manager/installer hybrid like those you may be familiar with for other games, like MO2 or FOMM. The best we can really get are tools to accelerate installations, of which one is supported for the mod builds.

Quicker TSLPatching

Quicker TSLPatching is a system workaround (specifically a registry edit) which makes it easier to install mods. This script will not work on Mac operating systems (neither Linux, I believe) not running Windows on a partition, but there are some comments in the Posts section of the download page that might offer alternatives that allow it to function properly.

This mod features no level of automation, and only serves to speed up the install process of mods installed via the TSLPatcher executable. Mods will frequently use the TSLPatcher to install, and the TSLPatcher often requires you to manually point the installer at your game's base installation directory. Sometimes the patchers do this automatically, but sometimes they fail, which is where this script comes in; it'll create a symlink to your KOTOR and KOTOR 2 install directories direct to your desktop, where the TSLPatcher defaults to pointing, so you only need to scroll down and click the folder to install without navigating through your system's file structure to find the game folder. The script is confirmed safe and once your install is complete you can delete the desktop folders with no problems. To install, you only need to run the script and follow the instructions it presents, choosing your KOTOR directory in the first popup window and your KOTOR 2 directory in the second. If the script does not function for you, check the Posts section of the mod download page to see some alternate suggestions for manually forcing the functionality of the script.

TSLRCM

Name: The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod

Author: zbyl2, DarthStoney, Hassat Hunter & VarsityPuppet

Description: The whole reason why you would mod KOTOR 2, the legendary mod that includes bugfixes, restored content, and altered scenes to return the game to what it was meant to be. This mod isn't just essential—it's mandatory.

Category & Tier: Bugfix, Immersion, Mechanics Change & Restored Content / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES, but you must install the version of TSLRCM which corresponds to your language of choice.

Installation Method: Executable

Compatibility Warning: Recall that M4-78 is incompatible with this build; do not use it alongside TSLRCM! Remember also that the Workshop version of this or any other mod is NOT to be used!

TSLRCM Tweak Pack

Name: TSLRCM Tweak Pack

Author: Pavijan (update by Fair Strides)

Description: Reverts and otherwise modifies certain TSLRCM settings to make the game more sensible and internally consistent (mostly unrestoring content which was likely intentionally cut by Obsidian). This includes removing Jedi Padawan Kaevee.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Patch / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: PARTIAL - All components can be installed except for Trayus Mandalore Conversation.

Installation Method: Multi-Run TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: Don't use the complete installer, instead selecting the individual component installer—this is critical for compatibility, not just to choose specific options. The installer for this mod will need to be run 7 times, once to install each of the options we'll be using: Kaevee Removal Parts 1 & 2, Saedhe's Head, Atton at the End, Kreia-Atris Dialogue Tweak, Trayus Mandalore Conversation, and Trayus Sith Lord Masks.

Silent Sion

Name: Silent Sion Restoration

Author: Emperor Devon

Description: Another TSLRCM change I am not personally thrilled with--when Sion encounters the Exile for the first time in TSLRCM on the Harbinger, he speaks to them a line of warning. That engagement takes so much tension out of the scene, and this mod reverts it to the vanilla standard: when Sion appears at the end of the hall he only slowly walks towards the party, threatening and menacing.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File

Installation Instructions: Move just 153sion.dlg to the override.

Thematic KOTOR 2 Companions

Name: Thematic KOTOR 2 Companions

Author: Sniggles & JCarter426

Description: In the original KOTOR, BioWare did a few wacky things with character progression. Obsidian, not wanting to be outdone, decided to be even worse by just straight-up copying the statlines of several KOTOR companions for KOTOR 2 companions!

As part of the Thematic series of mods by JC and myself, Thematic KOTOR 2 Companions is a rework of companion starting attributes, skills, feats and powers to lock all companions into having the exact amount of bonuses they should for their level, as well as retuning several of their setups to more closely match the characters' behaviors and backstories. The goal is to ensure that companions' statlines are not only thematically consistent, but also broadly mechanically balanced, to better-incentivize the use of under-utilized party members.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: If you would like to have Visas's class as Sith Assassin, install the "Standard + Sith Assassin Visas" option. Otherwise, simply install "Standard."

Saving Throw Fixes

Name: Prestige Class Saving Throw Fixes

Author: Rovan

Description: For some reason, some prestige classes in KOTOR 2 have worse saving throws than their predecessor class. This mod fixes this, ensuring that the more advanced classes always have slightly better throws.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: I advise users to only install the Jedi Master/Sith Lord fixes.

Robes with Shadows

Name: Robes with Shadows for TSL

Author: PapaZinos

Description: What use, I ask you, is the Soft Shadows setting ingame if your shadows are still 10 polygons? This mod gives all robes proper shadows that match their models more directly, for that extra touch of realism.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Extract the mod. Ignore the included subfolders, and move just the files in the base folder to your override. Overwrite when prompted.

K2CP

Name: K2 Community Patch

Author: Multiple; A Future Pilot, JCarter426 Curates

Description: A community bugfix and general improvement patch for KOTOR 2 meant to be a supplement to TSLRCM, fixing bugs that TSLRCM didn't catch or viewed too minor to address; highly recommended.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Bugfix / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Remember, warnings during an installation are normal—errors are not.

Remote Tells Influence

Name: Remote Tells Influence and PATCH

Author: tk102, patch by Leilukin

Description: This is going to require a bit of an explanation. I personally believe this mod breaks immersion—so why add it? The bottom-line is that KOTOR 2's influence system is asinine, and major plot points are locked behind very high—or very low—influence with several companions. Your influence with companions is also extremely obfuscated, only really discernible by their LS/DS alignment relative to your alignment, but this is a very buggy system which breaks with high Charisma values on the player, or with certain feats. There is no other way ingame to tell what your influence is without this mod. I mark it as optional because it does break immersion, but for many players I think having a system to determine influence will be extremely important for enjoyment of the story.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod & Patch

Ultimate HR Textures

Name: Ultimate High Resolution Texture Pack

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: In addition to fully upscaling all of the NPCs and equipment in the game, ShiningRed has also produced a series of mods using the same techniques that update all the planet textures. This mod upscales the two prologue worlds, as well as some interior modules.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete TEL_rock.tpc through TEL_rock07.tpc and TEL_wl05.tpc before moving the files to your override folder.

Ultimate Character Overhaul

Name: Ultimate Character Overhaul

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: Ultimate Character Overhaul is a comprehensive AI-upscale of every character and piece of equipment in the game. Unlike previous AI upscales, the Ultimate series has no transparency problems while still retaining reflections on character textures, all without any additional steps required. This is an incredibly high-quality mod, and ShiningRed has even gone through the trouble to make compatibility patches for the mod builds, upscaling some of the later textures we use!

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: For now, ignore all patches (those will be installed later). Just download the main package, either Full or Lite based on your quality preferences (I recommend the 2x version, as the graphical differences are minimal). Just MAKE SURE they are in .tpc file format! Delete N_OndSoldMH1.tpc, PMHC03.tpc, PMHC03D1.tpc, PMHC03D2.tpc, and PMBJ02.tpc before moving to override.

Ultimate Nar Shaddaa

Name: Ultimate Nar Shaddaa High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the steel jungle of Nar Shaddaa.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete NAR_wl07.tpc, NAR_fl01.tpc, and NAR_Met4.tpc before moving to your Override.

Ultimate Dantooine

Name: Ultimate Dantooine High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the ravaged agrarian world of Dantooine.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete DAN_wall03.tpc, DAN_NEW1.tpc and DAN_MWFl.tpc before moving to your Override.

Ultimate Dxun

Name: Ultimate Dxun High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the mysterious jungles of Dxun, the heart of the Mandalorian crusade.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete DXN_BWa1 through DXN_BWa8.tpc before moving the files to your override folder.

Ultimate Onderon

Name: Ultimate Onderon High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the great city of Iziz, sole city of Onderon.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete OND_dor1.tpc & OND_dor3.tpc before moving to your Override.

Ultimate Korriban

Name: Ultimate Korriban High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the Sith world of Korriban.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete KOR_water01.tpc before moving the files to your override folder.

Ultimate Malachor

Name: Ultimate Malachor High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales Malachor, where it all begins and ends.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. For this mod only, do not overwrite if prompted!

Korriban Sith Art

Name: Korriban Sith Art HD

Author: MessesWithWolves

Description: Though this mod is for K1, I've tested it with K2 and it not only works, it looks fine even with K2's drastically different atmosphere on Korriban. It dramatically improves the aesthetics of the artistic panels on the floor of the Korriban academy and the inset murals on the doors.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download and install both files.

No Mines on Malachor

Name: No Mines on Malachor

Author: Thor110

Description: I always liked the idea of Malachor being a ruined and cracked world, with fissures that spew gas onto the surface at great risk to the player. This effect is somewhat diminished, though, when the player can SEE THE MINES that cause that gas to be produced. It makes avoiding the traps easy. This mod removes the visual mines, so the player can only guess where there are gas vents.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: HoloPatcher

Installation Instructions: Be aware that this mod is one of the very few in the builds that is installed via the HoloPatcher, a new install method. For your purposes as the enduser, it functions almost identically to the TSLPatcher.

Ritual and Water Textures

Name: Ritual and Water Textures

Author: Nehua

Description: A very nice retexture of the ritual "dome" during the party assault on Freedon Nadd's tomb. Note that the water texture from this mod is not (and cannot be) used for game stability, due to the way the mod is packaged; we will only use the ritual texture.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move only the files from the ritual folder, not the water.

PFHC06 Fix

Name: PFHC06 Fix

Author: Ferc Kast

Description: Fixes a small grey area on the head of the sixth caucasian female head.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Droid Special Weapons Fix

Name: Droid Special Weapons Fix

Author: LoneWanderer

Description: Several droid special weapons have inaccurate descriptions or plain wrong damage and effect values listed. This mod fixes all that up to make the descriptions of the items and their effects match what they actually do ingame.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Download Instructions: Use the V2 version of the mod.

Honest Merchant

Name: Honest Merchant

Author: TK-664

Description: For those gluttons for punishment among us, this mod reverts the inventory of Dendis Dobo, the honest but struggling merchant on Citadel Station, to its pre-TSLRCM state. In TSLRCM all merchants have improved inventories, but with this mod Dendis has only a pittance of poor goods, to represent the cost of his honesty and exactly how much his business is struggling compared to his brother.

Masters: TSLRCM

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

JC's Minor Fixes

Name: JC's Minor Fixes

Author: JCarter426

Description: This collection from JCarter includes many small fixes, upscaled textures, and other helpful improvements too small to warrant their own mod, but well worth it when compiled as it is here.

Category & Tier: Bugfix & Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: If you are using the K2 Community Patch, install the contents of every folder but Straight Fixes (that was already in the K2CP). Delete DXn_grassfx.tga and DXN_jungfx.tga in Aesthetic Improvements before moving files to override.

Maintenance Reskin

Name: Maintenance Officer Realistic Reskin

Author: Malkior

Description: The poor maintenance officer on Peragus makes it very clear that he was shot several times before he died. This reskin gives him the burn wounds from the mining droid lasers.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD Sign Placeable

Name: PLC_Sign

Author: Dark Hope

Description: If you used the KOTOR build, you may remember some of the following mods. They're all made for the first game, but work just fine when ported into the second; there'll be many mods like this throughout the build. This specific mod dramatically improves the sign placeables found throughout the game. There's no side-by-side but trust me, this looks worlds better.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD Kiosk

Name: Kiosk HD and Patch

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Although again there's no side-by-side, this mod is a huge improvement over the default kiosk texture, which just looks vaguely like there's junk strewn over it.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download the "Kiosk HD 15.03.2024" version, as well as the plc_kiosk3_fixed.zip attachment in Marius Fett's comment as the patch.

HD Desk

Name: PLC_Desk

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Still no side-by-side, but I promise, it looks much better than the default.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Hires Beam Effects

Name: Hi-Res Beam Effects

Author: InSidious

Description: Improves the in-game beam and lightning effect quality.

Note: The still screenshots don't do this mod justice; the live effects are great.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Fire and Ice HD

Name: Fire And Ice HD

Author: Cinder Skye

Description: Improves the resolution and textures of fire and ice effects in the game.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Animated Energy Shields

Name: Animated Energy Shields

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Improves and adds more nuanced animations to all the energy shields in the game. Yes, despite this mod being listed for KOTOR, it works for KOTOR 2 also!

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Blaster Visual Effects

Name: Blaster Visual Effects

Author: JCarter426

Description: Improves the quality of the various blaster bolt types seen in the game (except sonic).

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move everything from the override folder to your game's override directory, unless you would like yellow/green disruptors, in which case those files should be moved from the optional folder after moving all loose files to the override first.

Head Model Fixes

Name: TSL Head Model Fixes

Author: Redrob41

Description: Fixes some glitched head models present in the game.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

New Holocron Textures

Name: New Holocron Textures

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: Retextures the Sith Holocrons present in Atris's meditation chamber on Telos and gives them a pulsing animation.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Thigh-High Boots for Twi'lek

Name: Thigh-High Boots for Twi'lek

Author: DarthParametric

Description: In vanilla, Twi'lek thigh-high boots are painted on the character's texture rather than added to their equipped clothing as an item, which would give them realistic three-dimensional depth and higher resolution. This mod adds the boots as an equipped object, increasing the quality and appearance of the boot textures.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Ignore the "Player Bodies" folder. Go into the NPC Replacement folder and move all the loose files to the override directory. Ignore the optional folder.

Better Twi'lek Heads

Name: Better Twi'lek Heads

Author: Ashton Scorpius

Description: Unlike female Twi'lek, male Twi'lek are supposed to have ears. Operative word: supposed to. Their ears are barely visible at all in KOTOR, which this mod fixes using TOR ear geometry.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Choose whether to use the slim or original necks; your preference.

Darth Malak's Armor

Name: Darth Malak's Armor

Author: DarthParametric

Description: In KOTOR 2, Darth Malak's armor is an incredibly rare late-game drop not available through normal means without TSLRCM. Unfortunately, in-game the armor doesn't look like Malak's at all. This mod fixes that.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Supermodel Fix

Name: Supermodel Fix

Author: JCarter426

Description: Fixes several model errors present due to misnamed animations and misplaced weapon positions.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move the files from the override folder to your override directory. Optionally, if you prefer the aesthetic of the K1 running animation, you can also move the files from the 'K1 Style Running' folder to your override and overwrite.

Worn-Out Mando Armor

Name: Mandalorian Worn-Out Armor

Author: LordRevan999

Description: Makes in-game Mandalorian armor appear realistically worn out. It's been 10 years since the Mandalorian Wars and the last time the Mandalorians had a state, and their suits should reflect that.

Screenshots: Here

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD NPC Portraits

Name: HD NPC Portraits

Author: ndix UR

Description: An extremely high-quality series of NPC portraits done in vanilla style, perfect for those intending to play the game at higher resolutions. Cleans up a lot of problems with the low-quality vanilla versions.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD PC Portraits

Name: HD PC Portraits

Author: ndix UR

Description: Ditto the above, except this time it's ndix giving us a series of upscaled portraits for the player character.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Stylized Portraits TSL

Name: Stylized Portraits TSL

Author: Tinman888 & Sdub

Description: If you'd prefer stylized art of the KOTOR 2 party instead of the above party portraits, this mod is an alternate option to the above.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 4 - Option

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

PFHC03 Restoration

Name: PFHC03 Restoration

Author: Effix

Description: For some reason, this head is included in vanilla but not enabled due to missing Dark Side transitions. This mod adds the transitions and re-enables the head as an option.

Category & Tier: Restored Content / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: Recommend the 'zombie-like' appearance, as it matches vanilla DS transitions.

4K Atton

Name: 4k Atton

Author: Constar

Description: An extremely high-resolution Atton texture, including his default clothing.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download the .tpc version of the mod.

Atton with Scruff

Name: Atton Rand with Scruff

Author: felixfelicitas

Description: Reskins Atton's head model to have a bit of scruff. Fits his character very nicely.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Ignore the MacOS folder, only move the .TGA files.

Dark Harbinger

Name: Dark Harbinger

Author: NiuHaka

Description: Reskins a player head to look better, as well as having a unique Dark Side transformation.

Screenshots: Here

Category & Tier: Appearance Change, Bugfix & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Choose which version of the head model you would like to use from the screenshots provided. Place the files from the corresponding folder into your override.

HD Vrook

Name: HD Vrook

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Though this is a KOTOR mod, it also works with KOTOR 2. This mod reskins Vrook to look older, more worn-down and more pale—a fitting vision of the Jedi Master after years of hiding on Dantooine, and witnessing the destruction of almost the entire Jedi Order.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD Darth Nihilus

Name: HD Darth Nihilus

Author: Darth_Sapiens

Description: This mod improves the resolution of Darth Nihilus and adds some extra color to his mask, like it appeared in the concept art.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download and install the .tpc filetype version: it is nearly lossless, much more performant due to the smaller size, and critically fixes several issues caused by the very large texture size of the original upload.

Darth Sion Remake

Name: Darth Sion Remake

Author: FF97

Description: This mod improves the resolution of Sion's base textures, as well as adding detail to his wounds and atrophied eye. The screenshots don't do it proper justice; this is a well-executed improvement.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Install the files within the Override folder.

Lore-Friendly Mandalore

Name: Lore-Friendly Mandalore Mask

Author: constantinople33

Description: In old Legends canon, Mandalore's mask looks nothing at all like what it looks like ingame. This mod is an attempt to rectify this while still keeping the majority of Mandalore's aesthetic intact. It's a well-executed attempt in my opinion, though I recommend using the all-silver version, I don't really think it works otherwise.

Category & Tier: Immersion & Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Visas Reduced Model Clipping

Name: Visas Reduced Model Clipping

Author: Feeling

Description: Visas's chin REALLY likes to atomically fuse with her weird Sith turtleneck. This mod does the best it can to separate the two.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Either option is fine, choose which you prefer based on the screenshots.

HD Visas Marr

Name: HD Visas Marr

Author: Darth_Sapiens

Description: This mod improves the resolution of Visas Marr and adds some additional detail to both her LS and DS transformations.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Only move the four .dds filetype files to your override, ignore the remainder. If installing this mod alongside either the K2CP or Ultimate Character Overhaul, P_VisasBB.tpc, P_VisasH01.tpc/.tga, P_VisasHD01.tpc/.tga, and P_VisasHD02.tpc/.tga must be deleted from the override so this mod's .dds-based files will load.

Mira Unpoofed

Name: Mira Unpoofed

Author: Ashton Scorpius

Description: Let's be honest, Mira has a Karen cut. This mod resolves her deeply internalized desire to ask for the manager.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

T3M4 HD 2K

Name: T3M4 HD 2K

Author: Darth_Sapiens

Description: A high-quality up-res of T3.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: If present in your Override, P_t3m4_01.tpc/.tga must be deleted so this mod's .dds-based files will load.

HD Astromechs

Name: Refurbished Astromech Droids

Author: Darth_Sapiens and Sith Holocron

Description: Utilizes the above reskin of T3 as a base for the appearance of all other astromech droids in the game.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

War Droid HD

Name: War Droid Mk.1

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Reskins the war droids to HD editions. Although this mod is listed for KOTOR, it also works for KOTOR 2.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD Duros

Name: Duros HD and Patch

Author: Dark Hope

Description: This mod in particular is super high-quality and one of my favorites.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Before moving the files to override, make a copy of N_Duros02.tga and paste it into the same location you extracted the mod to. On a Windows OS, this should create a file called N_Duros.tga-COPY. Rename this file to "N_Duros04.tga". Repeat this process with the file N_Duros03, creating two copies and naming them N_Duros05.tga and N_Duros06.tga. When you move all the files to the override, you should be moving eight total. Following this, download and install the patch.

HD Ithorians

Name: Ithorians HD

Author: Dark Hope

Description: This another one of Dark Hope favorites, the Ithorians look absolutely excellent ingame.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Similar to the above, make a copy of C_Ithorian03.tga and rename it to N_Chodo.tga. You should move a total of 5 files to the override.

Canonical Jedi Exile

Name: Canonical Jedi Exile

Author: michaelfung2000

Description: Reskins one of the player heads to match the canon appearance of the main character.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Reflective Lightsaber Blades

Name: New Lightsaber Blade Models

Author: Crazy34

Description: With this mod, Crazy34 walked into the community, slammed down one of the most impressive mods ever made for this game, and dared us to do better. Not only have they split the blade texture in two to allow for lightsabers with cores of a different color (currently unsupported in the build release, but hopefully coming soon), they've also added dynamic reflections to each and every lightsaber across almost every area of the game. When you're fighting a Dark Jedi, you're going to see your faces bathed in shifting colors, fading and brightening as you swing your lightsabers; when you ignite your saber in a hallway, it will reflect on the floor and walls, and will realistically increase in intensity as the blade draws nearer to the surface. This is an incredible project, and easily one of the most important—and impressive—mods ever released for KOTOR. In the next few years, it could completely change the face of lightsaber modding.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change, Immersion & Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: The mod builds are only tested with the standard install option; other options are untested for compatibility and function. Use at your own risk!

Random Panels

Name: KOTOR 2 Random Panels

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: Reskins and sharpens several ingame computer panels without losing sight of the vanilla aesthetic.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Neglected Computer Panel

Name: Neglected Computer Panel

Author: ScrierOne

Description: There's a computer panel which, for years, hasn't been involved in any various texture improvement mods. This mod closes that gap.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download only the Damaged version, it contains files for both.

Improved Peragus Asteroids

Name: Improved Peragus Asteroids

Author: VasiliiZaytsev

Description: Reskins some criminally low-res asteroids on Peragus to an acceptable resolution.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Swoop Monitor Replacement

Name: Swoop Monitor Replacement Pack

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: For being a fast-paced sport, the swoop monitors sure were lovely still-frames. This mod fixes that by animating them into a slideshow.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD Terminal Texture

Name: Terminal Texture

Author: Dark Hope

Description: This mod significantly improves and animates the computer panel texture. Although it's listed for KOTOR, it also works in KOTOR 2.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: The files in this mod need to be duplicated and those duplicates renamed. On a Windows OS you can do this by copying the two files within and pasting them into the same folder which you copied them from. This should create duplicates of the original files with a slightly different filename (such as PLC_CompPnl-COPY). Take the two copied files and rename them to PLC_CompPnl_b. Make sure you have one .tga filetype and one .txi filetype. When the files are moved to the override, you should be moving four files: PLC_CompPnl.tga, PLC_CompPnl.txi, PLC_CompPnl_b.tga, and PLC_CompPnl_b.txi

Animated Computer Panel

Name: Animated Computer Panel

Author: ebmar

Description: Switches the computer panels on Citadel Station to be animated, as well as (optionally) having a transparent hologram display. This gives them a unique appearance compared to the textures impacted by the above mod.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Recommend solid options. Do NOT use experimental install options!

HD Workbench

Name: RepTab HD

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Upgrades the visuals of the game's crafting benches and lab stations, and also animates the computer interface terminal they have.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Backdrop Improvements

Name: TSL Backdrop Improvements

Author: Kexikus

Description: The goal of this mod is to renovate the backdrops visible from the bridges of various ships as seen in the game, which it accomplishes with stellar results (no pun intended).

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Install the files from the included Override directory only. Delete all the files beginning with "leh_". There should be four.

Citadel Station Backdrop

Name: JC's Citadel Station Backdrop

Author: JCarter426

Description: With all of the incredible modding capabilities arrayed before us, none of the other mods actually fix the horrid Citadel Station backdrop textures. Blessedly, JC's got our backs.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HQ Skyboxes II

Name: HQ Skyboxes II

Author: Kexikus

Description: Dramatically improves the quality of every single skybox in the game—one of the more impressive graphics mods ever released.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Download Instructions: Download just the main file (HQSkyboxesII_TSL.7z or HQSkyboxesII_TSL_1k.7z), not any of the compatches. Whether you use the 1k version is your choice or not; on older systems, the 1k version will give better performance.

Installation Instructions: After this mod has finished installing, if you are using the K2CP, extract the K2CP once again—do not re-run its TSLPatcher! Open the TSLPatchdata folder and move 231teld.mdl and 231teld.mdx to your override, and overwrite when prompted.

Ebon Hawk Cockpit Upgrade I

Name: Ebon Hawk Cockpit Upgrade (LEH_Scre01)

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: Cleans up and enhances the cockpit terminal texture without making it garish or too busy.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Ebon Hawk Cockpit Upgrade II

Name: Ebon Hawk Cockpit Upgrade (LEH_Scre02)

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: Similar treatment to the above for the various other computer panels on the ship.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Recommend the version without overlays, but it's personal preference.

Spark Effect

Name: Spark Effect - Ebon Hawk

Author: PapaZinos

Description: You won't notice it until you see the side-by-side, but the vanilla spark effect is AWFUL. This mod is an incredible improvement on the base effect.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Transparent Cockpit Windows

Name: Transparent Cockpit Windows TSL

Author: WildKarrde

Description: By default the Ebon Hawk's cockpit is opaque when seen from outside the ship. This mod fixes that, letting you see into the cockpit from the outside.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Download Instructions: I recommend the reskin-friendly version; the reflectivity version is untested with the builds and may look odd.

Installation Instructions: Apply the main installation, then go into the Compatibility Patches folder and apply any of the following you use in this order: K2CP ("K2CP and_or Nar Shaddaa Landing Pad Repair by PapaZinos"), "High Quality Skyboxes II by Kexikus" (but NOT the 'M4-78 with HQ Skyboxes II' folder!), and "Spark Effect - Ebon Hawk by PapaZinos".

HD Cockpit Skyboxes

Name: HD Cockpit Skyboxes

Author: tjsase

Description: Vastly improves the quality of exterior areas as viewed from the cockpit of the Ebon Hawk.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download the version of the mod you would like based upon how detailed you want the cockpit skyboxes to appear. Keep in mind that load time into the Ebon Hawk could be significantly increased if using very large cockpit textures, and there's also a risk of save corruption when using very large texture sizes—I recommend the Medium texture option for the best balance of quality and size/performance. Whatever size you decide to use, make sure to use the .tpc format files!

Installation Instructions: Move the loose files to the override, followed by the file in the "With Nar Realistic Skybox" folder if you use HQ Skyboxes II.

FTL Loop

Name: FTL Hyperspace Loop

Author: Nym182

Description: A beautiful animated texture of traveling in hyperspace. Check out the video on the mod's download page to see it in motion.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Aleema Keto's Robe Fix

Name: Aleema Keto's Robe Description Correction

Author: milestails

Description: Aleema Keto's Robe, as described in KOTOR 2, doesn't fit with the old EU. This mod fixes the robe description to match Keto's actual backstory.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download the larger of the two files.

Hawk Downloadable Map

Name: Ebon Hawk Downloadable Map

Author: Ashton Scorpius

Description: If you fall into that group of people that gets really annoyed with all the fog on the edges of the Ebon Hawk minimap, boy howdy do I have a mod for you.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod

Kinrath Egg Crystal Drop

Name: Kinrath Egg Bash Crystal Drop Fix

Author: Hassat Hunter

Description: In KOTOR, bashing Kinrath eggs had a chance to result in red lightsaber crystals. This mod adds the same chance to KOTOR 2's Kinrath eggs.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Thorium Charge Mod

Name: Thorium Charge Mod

Author: darth_gil

Description: Thorium charges are used to blow open heavily-fortified rooms, of which there are two in the game. There are also two thorium charges in the vanilla game--however. One of them is hidden behind completing a quest and then re-checking the merchant Akkere's inventory (which you are never informed has updated), and Akkere can die during the fighting on Dantooine. I recommend using this mod, which adds a thorium charge on Dxun (where it most logically would be), just to save a little bit of hassle.

Category & Tier: Added Content / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Kill the Ithorian

Name: Kill the Ithorian

Author: Markus Ramikin

Description: This mod allows you to kill the Ithorian on Citadel Staton you were previously only able to save.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Red Floating Lightsabers

Name: Red Floating Lightsabers

Author: Crimson Knight

Description: At the end of the game, the lightsabers Kreia attacks you with are purple, and also treated ingame as organic--that is, not immune to fear, paralysis or stun. This mod makes them immune to those statuses and also makes them red--logically, red is what Kreia would've had on hand.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Mira or Hanharr

Name: Choose Mira or Hanharr

Author: Hassat Hunter

Description: This mod lets you choose whether you want to have Mira or Hanharr as your champion against Visquis in the Jekk'Jekk Tar, regardless of Dark or Light alignment. This means you can have Hanharr while LS, or vice-versa with Mira.

Category & Tier: Immersion & Mechanics Change / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Kreia's Fall Cutscene

Name: Kreia's Fall Ingame Cutscene

Author: danil-ch

Description: Improves the quality of the cutscene which reveals Kreia's casting out of the Triumvirate by rendering it in-game rather than as a low-quality movie. Even if you intend to use the High-Resolution Cutscenes mod included under the extended widescreen support section at the bottom of this list, I still recommend this mod; they function basically the same, but by using this mod the characters in the cutscene will use their new textures if any are applied, thereby making it more immersive and further increasing its quality above that of the pre-recorded cutscene, which relies on vanilla textures.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: PARTIAL - Compatibility with English, French and German

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

PartySwap

Name: PartySwap

Author: DarthTyren & Leilukin

Description: PartySwap is a legendary mod, and one of the best ever made for KOTOR 2. Through some unobtrusive scripting magic, it allows you to bring both the Disciple and Handmaiden with you as companions simultaneously, without removing another companion from the party wheel. You can experience all their content and use them both throughout the entire campaign, as was originally intended by Obsidian.

Be aware, however, that PartySwap does require some fourth wall-breaking elements, including the need to use a script and dialogue window to summon the Handmaiden in order for its party trickery to work. I don't like this any more than you probably do, but I still think having both the Handmaiden and Disciple is far superior to having only one of them, and I think it's an acceptable price for what the mod provides.

The mod gives you a stim to manage the Handmaiden and Disciple (spawning & despawning them) which you use to run the script. This stim appears in the shields quickbar at the bottom-left of the screen, however; be aware of this, since it doesn't show up in the normal stims category!

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Immersion & Mechanics Change / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Run the HoloPatcher executable. Select the default install, not M4-78. When the install is completed, go into the "Compatibility Patches" folder, enter the one for Kreia's Fall Ingame Cutscene, and install that patch as well if you've chosen to use the above mod.

Extended Enclave

Name: Extended Enclave

Author: danil-ch & Darth Hayze

Description: Restores some additional content to the Dantooine Enclave, including more variance depending upon your influence with Kreia.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Restored Content / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: English and Russian ONLY

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Steam Notes: This mod disables the ability to unlock certain achievements! Other mods might do the same, but this one has been confirmed incompatible with at least one achievement. I recommend it regardless, but if you care about achievements over story this mod won't be for you.

PartySwap-EE Compatch

Name: PartySwap/Extended Enclave Compatch

Author: Leilukin

Description: PartySwap and Extended Enclave are both large mods that modify many of the same files, so they don't play well together natively. Thankfully, this compatch fixes all those issues and makes them completely compatible.

Masters: PartySwap + Extended Enclave

Category & Tier: Patch / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Use the 'No M4-78EP Installed' option. The 'Extended Enclave Patch' is a separate mod we don't use in this build.

Extended Korriban Arrival

Name: Extended Korriban Arrival

Author: danil-ch

Description: Slightly extends the scene which plays out immediately before the Ebon Hawk touches down on Korriban.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Restored Content / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Prologue Item Recovery

Name: Prologue Item Recovery

Author: Leilukin

Description: A mod made at my request by Leilukin, for which I'm very grateful! Originally, even if you play the short prologue on the Ebon Hawk, you're not able to keep your items from that sequence, even though none of them are overpowered or unreasonable for that stage of the game. This mod gives them back to you, so long as T3 is able to breach the door to the security room in the hanger.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Use the TSLPatcher installer method (mandatory for compatibility), not the manual install.

Balance Tweak Pack

Name: Balance Tweak Pack

Author: Pavijan

Description: Modifies an imbalanced power and removes an unused feat to prevent feat waste.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change & Patch / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Run the installers for Force Crush Balance and Disable Droid Interface Feat. The other mod options are untested with the builds and I don't personally recommend them.

No Health Regeneration

Name: No Health Regeneration

Author: offthegridmorty

Description: Having health regen by default in KOTOR 2 is bad for many reasons: it makes an already easy game easier; it negates the benefit of the health regeneration feat they added; and it makes the use & crafting of medkits and other health-restoring tools much less useful. I played with this mod and the game was still pretty easy by the end, but it was WAY more fun early on. It made me have to worry about health and especially healing items for quite a bit more time, which preserved the challenge beyond Telos.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Thematic Sith Lords

Name: Thematic Sith Lords

Author: Sniggles & JCarter426

Description: The results of my first foray into KOTOR modding. Everybody knows that the Sith Lords in KOTOR 2 are disappointing as bosses—the goal of this mod is to make them thematically unique, so that fights against them are fun and that certain character builds excel at fighting some Lords and struggle against others.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: First choose your base install option, either Standard or No Force Rating (the latter removes the inherent DS alignment bonus to saves in some modules, which also gives an equivalent malus to LS characters in those modules). After this is installed, if you would like for Visas to ambush you as a Sith Assassin (which is a very difficult fight--remember, she will have Sneak Attack, and that fight forcibly stuns you), re-run the patcher and also install that option.

Thematic Jedi Masters

Name: Thematic Jedi Masters

Author: Sniggles & JCarter426

Description: The much younger brother of Thematic Sith Lords, Thematic Jedi Masters was born of me discovering that all of the Masters except Atris have the same class (Guardian), and one doesn't even have any Force Points for your encounter! These fights were extremely half-baked, and that's where this mod comes in. Unlike Thematic Sith Lords the design philosophy was not of a rock-paper-scissors style (so you aren't going to find a tremendous glaring weakness with a Master as you might on a Lord) but rather to accentuate a given master's strengths in line with their respective natures.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Better Disciple Meditation

Name: Better Disciple Meditation

Author: offthegridmorty

Description: Let's be honest, Disciple kinda sucks. This mod makes him suck marginally less by making his meditation ability actually useful, so you might have some incentive to take him around with you at least some of the time, or bring him out to re-apply his meditation bonus.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Bao-Dur & Heavy Armor

Name: Bao-Dur Can Wear Heavy Armor

Author: Effix

Description: Bao-Dur gets more than a little screwed. He can't wear robes because they never made a model for them with his mechanical arm cutout, and he can't wear heavy armor because they didn't make a model for that, either. Especially with his stat distribution in mind, that makes him kind of garbage. This mod restores the ability to give him heavy armor, at least, which gives him at least a bit better utility.

Category & Tier: Bugfix & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

JC's Crystal Attunement

Name: JC's Crystal Attunement

Author: JCarter426

Description: For being a crystal which is specifically attuned to the player, your little pet rock wasn't very malleable. This mod adds a ton of different alignment levels for your player crystal based upon your alignment and class, fixes several bugs with the crystal, and also allows the player to attune the crystal at workbenches when Kreia isn't available.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change, Bugfix & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: Practically speaking there are only two relevant install options: "Class-Based Properties + Workbench Attunement", which is the full package, or "Bug Fixes Only". If you don't like the mod's changes but would like to have its bugfixes, install the latter; otherwise, install the former.

Kreia's Longsword

Name: Kreia's Lightsaber/Longsword

Author: bead-v

Description: This mod fixes the sequence where Kreia is confronted with Sion on the Harbinger so that Kreia doesn't just pull a vibroblade out of nowhere. Instead, she reaches down and picks up a longsword from the nearby corpse of a Republic soldier, more sensibly.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: The lightsaber version of this mod is broken when used alongside the mod builds, so please ensure to use specifically the longsword version.

Harbinger Performance Fix

Name: Harbinger Arrival Performance Enhancement

Author: PapaZinos

Description: The Harbinger cutscene sequence is absolutely the most ambitious cutscene the game ever attempts. With multiple module loads, split .bik movie cutscenes, panning and circling cameras, the arrival of the Harbinger is one of the most impressive visual sequences in the entire game, at least from a technical perspective. But my god, the engine does not like it. This mod tightens everything to do with the sequence up and makes the entire thing much more stable, less prone to crashes or forced minimizations on modern hardware.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Use the installer version.

Visas VO Tweak

Name: Visas Voiceover Tweak

Author: danil-ch

Description: Replaces lower-quality in-game dialogue in the initial Ravager scene between Nihilus and Visas with versions from one of the game's pre-rendered cutscenes.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Sion and a Male Exile

Name: Darth Sion and the Male Exile

Author: Leilukin

Description: I find that Sion's character comes off completely one-dimensional, ruining both his own interesting character arc and his relationship with Kreia, unless he can express a feeling of sentimentality for the Exile. Unfortunately this is conveyed via a romantic obsession between Sion and the player, and by default this is locked to a female Exile. In the interests of presenting Sion at his best as a character, this mod causes Sion to become obsessed with the player regardless of their gender.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod

Assassins with Lightsabers

Name: Sith Assassins with Lightsabers

Author: Lewok2007

Description: Replaces the Sith Assassins' default weaponry with lightsabers. It makes more sense that they would hunt the last of the Jedi with weapons meant to face them.

Be ready for a hard slog through the Harbinger if you choose to use this mod.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Multi-Run HoloPatcher

Installation Instructions: Run the installer once for the first part of the install, then again to apply the second half.

Peragus Medical Bay Enhancement

Name: Peragus Medical Bay Enhancement

Author: WildKarrde

Description: A really neat mod which makes the Peragus medical bay a little bit more coherent--you and the miners are no longer expected to breathe bacta gel, for instance. A small mod on balance, but one of my favorites.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: When installing, for best internal consistency choose install options 1 or 2 (not underwear). Option 2 is technically the most consistent but the visual differentiation is very slight and likely would not be noticeable. When the install is completed, if you would like the miners to have burned skin (as they realistically would have had) move the files from the "OPTION - Burned Skin Textures" folder (or the upscaled textures therein) to your override.

HQ Blasters

Name: High Quality Blasters

Author: Sithspecter

Description: Massively improves the appearance of almost all blaster weapons in-game without grossly altering their original design.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: PARTIAL - Some text will be blank or in English

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Quarterstaff Replacements

Name: Quarterstaff Replacement Pack

Author: DeadMan

Description: Replaces or retextures every quarterstaff in KOTOR 2, including the Guidon Beacon, restored in TSLRCM.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Upscaled Icon Overhaul

Name: AI Upscaled Icon Overhaul

Author: Pramod Marlon

Description: This mod uses AI upscaling to increase the resolution and quality of all of the over one thousand icons in the game, from Force powers to Feats to gear and lightsaber crystals. It does a wonderful job of it, and I only have one complaint—very small icons, such as when selecting items, can look a little pixelated because the resolution of the new icons is actually too large for downscaling to display them properly. In most of the normal situation where you would be seeing an icon, though, you won't notice that.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Delete if_finesse01.tga, if_finesse02.tga, iw_dblsbr_010.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_001.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_002.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_003.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_004.tga,iw_Lghtsbr_011.tga, iw_qtrstaff_001.tga, iw_qtrstaff_002.tga, and iw_qtrstaff_003.tga before moving the files to the override and overwriting any conflicts.

Rescaled Trandoshans

Name: Rescaled Trandoshans

Author: Schizo

Description: Canonically Trandoshans are huge, almost as tall as a Wookiee. This mod rescales them to the proper height.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Luxa Fix

Name: Luxa Hair Fix

Author: redrob41

Description: There's just no way around it: Luxa's model is all kinds of fucked up. This mod accomplishes a herculean task in getting her to look not just normal, but excellent.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher & Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Run the TSLPatcher for the Head Fix, then enter the Body Model folder and use the screenshots included with the mod to select either option 1 or 2 (I recommend 2) and run the requisite patcher. Then use the screenshots to determine whether you should utilize the alternate texture located in the Body Options folder (recommended).

Visually Repair HK

Name: Visually Repair HK-47

Author: Kexikus

Description: This mod brings to KOTOR 2 the same concept that the original game had with repairing HK. In addition to moderately increasing HK's stats over the course of the repairs (a much-welcome improvement, as droids in KOTOR 2 tend to underperform anyway), this mod also allows you to visually see HK become his old self again as the HK-50 components are gradually integrated, fixed and painted-over. The mod even includes some excellent reskins of the HK-50s and -51s! AND it's fully-voiced in a seamless way using original game dialogue! You'll have to forgive me, this is like a wet dream for me, seriously.

Category & Tier: Added Content, Appearance Change & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Select between one of the two TSLRCM-compatible install options.

Handmaiden Fit Model

Name: Handmaiden - Fit and Athletic and Patch

Author: Fair Strides, patch by JCarter426

Description: The Handmaiden has an inhumanly thin waist and scrawny arms by default. This mod fixes both as best it can, leaving her appearing more realistic and giving her at least some indication of upper arm strength.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod & Loose-File Patch

Installation Instructions: Ignore all the loose files in the folder; use the TSLPatcher to install the mod. Then copy the two files from the patch into override.

JC's Handmaiden Sisters

Name: JC's Handmaiden Sisters

Author: JCarter426

Description: By default, KOTOR 2 has all the handmaidens look exactly the same, except for Brianna herself. This mod restores the original intended appearance of the other sisters, so it actually makes sense when they say that Brianna honors the face of her mother.

Category & Tier: Restored Content & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Install the TSLRCM option.

Replacement Loadscreens

Name: Replacement Loading Screens and Part 2 and Part 3

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: This mod replaces all the rendered loading screens with in-game shots at higher resolution and graphical quality, improving all the transitions without altering their angles or design.

Category & Tier: Graphical Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move all the files but load_301NARa (in Part 2) to the override.

Peragus Monitor Adjust

Name: Peragus Large Monitor Adjustment

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: A hi-res reskin of Peragus's main monitor.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Use the files in the "Alternate Textures" folder.

Replacement Peragus II

Name: Replacement Peragus II Artwork

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: Replaces the image of Peragus on the Administration Level with a piece of high-quality artwork for the planet.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move the files from the Original folder to the override, as well as the file from the "One Replacement Screen" folder if using Peragus Large Monitor Adjustment.

TSL Galaxymap Fixpack

Name: TSL Galaxy Map Fix Pack

Author: bead-v, Kexikus, and Sith Holocron

Description: Moves the planets of KOTOR 2 to their old canon galactic positions and animates the Ebon Hawk's galaxy map.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Install the Vanilla/TSLRCM option.

Fixed Hologram Models

Name: Fixed Hologram Models & Admiralty Redux

Author: DarthParametric

Description: By default the hologram models in TSL are essentially just character models with a transparency effect, which means you can see their models' eye sockets and other internal features through the hologram filter. This mod fixes all these model errors that it can, while also bringing back the Admiralty mod of yore, which reskins Carth and Cede to properly wear Republic officer uniforms in their holograms and in-game appearances.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Bugfix & Graphics Improvement & Appearance Change / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Download Instructions: Download just the main file, not the robes patch.

Player & Party Underwear

Name: Player & Party Underwear

Author: redrob41

Description: I'm not a sex-pervert, I swear. We use this mod because of the improvements it makes to the base character models, and also for its fixes to some texture mapping, such as the male player's default underwear model.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Multiple TSLPatchers & Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Male and female PCs, Mira, the Disciple and Atton are the only changes that can be used from this pack. Use the linked pictures on deadlystream to decide which packages of those you would like to use, then (for the male and female PCs) move the files to the override or (for Mira, the Disciple and Atton) run the TSLPatcher to install for each version. Note that for female PCs, one of the four underwear replacers can be chosen in addition to the "Dancer Muscles" fix, which changes the PC's model specifically for that one outfit.

Companion Clothes

Name: Companion Starting Armors

Author: Ol' Cappy

Description: Giving companions a unique version of their default clothes so they can keep their 'standard' look throughout the entire game while still having mechanically powerful equipment is a very common mod type. I typically don't like these mods, not because I disagree with the premise but because I tend to balk at +10 WIS modifiers on starting gear. Ol' Cappy, in my opinion, does it right here—these are unique clothes for most of the human companions which don't give insane bonuses, but instead small, rational, and most importantly balanced, lore-friendly and internally-consistent bonuses. These items are never going to be the best your team can get, but they are flavorful additions which will let you keep them in their default get a bit longer, if you so choose.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Ultimate Character Overhaul Patches

Name: Ultimate Character Overhaul Patches

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This is the point at which we're going to install all the various patches produced for the Ultimate Character Overhaul for any of the other texture mods which you've installed.

Masters: Ultimate Character Overhaul & Various Texture Mods

Category & Tier: Patch & Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Scroll down to the "optional files" section of the mod page. In order, install the compatches for TSLRCM, the K2CP, JC's Minor Fixes, and then all remaining content that matches content you chose to use from the builds, following the below instructions:

• K2CP: Delete C_DrdAstro01.tga, C_DrdAstro02.tga, C_DrdAstro03.tga, C_Hutt03.tga, C_Kinrath01, C_Kinrath02, C_Kinrath03, C_Kinrath04, C_SenBall01D.tga, p_hk47_01.tga, C_hk50.tga, and C_hk51.tga before moving to override. If utilizing Sapiens' HD Visas mod, also delete P_VisasH01.tga, P_VisasHD01.tga and P_VisasHD02.tga.

• Player and Party Underwear: Only use the build-compatible choices (Atton, Disciple, Mira)

Bao-Dur/Darth Maul

Name: Bao-Dur/Darth Maul

Author: Nimduril

Description: Reskins Bao-Dur to have a different default appearance, but also to have a complete Dark Side transformation.

Screenshots: Here

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Realistic Visual Effects

Name: Realistic Visual Effects

Author: Shem

Description: Removes glowing and other similar unrealistic visual effects when using power strikes, flurries, etc.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Repair Affects Stun Droid

Name: Repair Affects Stun Droid

Author: offthegridmorty

Description: Because logically it should, right? Force abilities aren't magical... well, okay, they sort of are, but you know what I mean; their strength and finesse are dependent upon the skill and knowledge of the person using them. It makes sense that a Jedi who is very knowledgable about droids would know exactly how to disable them.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Treat Injury Affects Force Healing

Name: Treat Injury Affects Force Healing

Author: offthegridmorty

Description: Because, again, logically it should, right?

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Remove Duplicate TGA/TPC

Name: Remove Duplicate TGA/TPC OR Bash script for MacOS/Linux

Author: Flachzangen, bash version by /u/th3w1zard1

Description: This is a script written by Flachzangen which allows you to remove duplicate .TGA or .TPC files in your game directory. Files with the .TPC filetype take priority, so for several of the patches we've downloaded which are of the .tga filetype, we need to delete any .TPC duplicates in order to get them to read properly. That's what this script will do. It is CRITICAL to use this script, as, if .tpc files take priority in some instances, the game will crash.

Category & Tier: Patch / 1 - Essential

Installation Method: .bat Patcher

Installation Instructions: Place DelDuplicateTGA-TPC (or the bash script version) in your main game folder (NOT override!), run it, say that TPC should be deleted and do not manually confirm. If you are on a Mac or other device that cannot run .bat files and the bash script is not an option for you to use, a list of all the files you will need to manually delete can be found here. **MAKE SURE THIS SCRIPT RUNS PROPERLY!

On some operating systems, overzealous antivirus setups, or filepaths with particular characters in them it may fail. If the file outputs "Finished, Press any key to continue" but does not list any files it deleted, it is not working, and if it does not work it will crash your game. You can try to resolve this by moving your Override folder to a different location (I recommend a subfolder in your Documents or Downloads directories), putting the .bat file there and running it through that directory, but if that doesn't work you will need to manually go through and delete the duplicates from the link above.

TOMB

Name: Thematic Obscured Mausoleum Burial

Author: Sniggles & JCarter426

Description: The mod that took us way, way longer than it should have. In brief, this mod serves to fix many idiosyncrasies with the visions encountered in the Tomb of Ludo Kressh, as well as adding more player agency and dynamism into the final encounter with your doppelganger and the vision-Revan. For a full breakdown of all changes, please see the attached document on the mod page.

Do note--the fights here can be quite challenging depending upon your choices. Winning them is not mandatory, however, and you will still be able to continue even if you lose at some point.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher

Underwear & UCO Compatch

Name: Unofficial Player & Party Underwear + UCO Compatch

Author: Ol' Cappy

Description: The UCO patch for Player & Party Underwear to scale up the textures for that mod doesn't actually include upscaled textures for the player, which this mod aims to correct. It also adds in some improved graphics for Asian male presets.

Masters:* Player & Party Underwear and UCO and the UCO/Player & Party Underwear Patch

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Use the .tpc versions.

Installation Instructions: Use the versions which correspond with the player versions you used when installing Player & Party Underwear. Remember that females can use both the Dancer Muscles fix and an additional default. The red shoe versions are optional.

4GB Patcher

Name: 4GB Patcher

Author: Daniel Pistelli

Description: This is a program which modifies your game's executable file to be able to utilize up to 4 gigabytes of RAM, since KOTOR is a 32-bit application and by default can only utilize 2 gigabytes. This will help the game run smoothly even with the larger texture throughput this build creates, and also reduces issues caused by a memory leak which is native to the game, preventing crashes and savegame corruption.

Category & Tier: Patch / 1 - Essential

Installation Method: Executable

Installation Instructions: If you are not on Steam or GoG or have rolled your game back to the legacypc beta and intend to add widescreen support, proceed to the below section and FULLY apply your chosen widescreen resolution AND all additional widescreen support mods you choose to use BEFORE completing this step. Once you are done applying all your chosen widescreen content, you are then free to apply this patch.

If you are on Steam or GoG and DO NOT intend to downpatch and manually apply widescreen, you can apply this patch now.

If you want support for widescreen resolutions above 1280x1024 and do NOT own the game on Steam or GoG, or have rolled your Steam version back to the legacypc beta/GoG version back to the pre-patch, it's highly recommended that you follow the instructions presented in the following video. By using UniWS, you also avoid many of the issues caused by FlawlessWidescreen, including savegame corruption:

KOTOR 2 Widescreen Patch

On some operating systems setting your display scale to 100% can be avoided by right-clicking the application, going to compatibility, selecting Change High DPI Settings, and setting the override to be scaled by the application. If your OS does not allow this function, you will need desktop scaling set at 100% for widescreen to function.

Also note that, upon application of widescreen, you will need to launch the game directly from the executable from that point on. This means, for instance, not launching the game through the Steam interface. This is due to the edits made by widescreen which break the handshake between Steam and the executable.

Widescreen Bugfixes & Extended Support Mods

Following the application of basic widescreen support, if you would like additional widescreen support mods (including high-resolution cutscenes), see here for additional mods and methods which can improve widescreen.

Crash After Character Creation

This is a common issue which users tend to think is caused by the mod builds, but 99.9% of the time you don't have a mod error, and this is a basegame issue. Sometimes the game refuses to load when you have the Frame Buffer Effects setting enabled, so just disabling it in your Advanced Graphics Options ingame will allow you to load the game. This can also get you past loadscreen crashes that may rarely occur later in the game.

Character Stuck After Combat

This isn't a bug that modding can fix (or cause), it's an engine bug. It's related to the game's framerate being unsynced with your monitor's refresh rate. If you're on a 60hz monitor, you can just toggle v-sync. If you're 144hz or similar, you can either set your monitor to 60hz manually for the duration of play and also toggle v-sync, OR edit the game's .ini file to set the refresh rate setting to your monitor's refresh rate.

Odd Artifacts on Main Menu / Crashes on Game Load

This is an extremely odd vanilla issue which seems to originate from the use of certain graphics cards while running on the legacy version of the game (legacypc). The artifacts cause no problems and can be ignored (they go away once a save is loaded), but they may be an indication that you will experience the second issue, which is more troublesome. The latter issue will randomly cause the game to permanently CTD when attempting to load a save game, or sometimes even when you enter the "Load Game" menu, even with settings like Frame Buffer Effects disabled.

To resolve the latter issue, if you encounter it, you must start a new game, then load your old save from within the new game you've started—this will solve the issue. Make sure to select "Switch Character" in the save menu so you can see your other character's saves in order to load into them properly.

Swoop Racing

Although I don't recommend staying in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 long-term, as it can exacerbate loadscreen crashes, sometimes swoop racing can mess up in a way that makes it necessary. If you find your swoop bike floating several meters off the track, exit the game and launch it in compatibility mode for XP SP3. You should be able to race normally, and you can turn off the compatibility mode after the racing segment is over.

Dialogue Skipping

Dialogue skipping is when an NPC's dialogue line is registered by the game, but jumped past immediately as it's switched to—you briefly see the subtitles, then they're gone with no other indication that character was speaking. I often get asked if this is a build problem, but it's not. The builds exacerbate it in some ways by adding more data to the game (it seems to be related to a memory leak in some way), but the biggest culprit by far is the Aspyr patch on Steam, though the issue can happen on any game version. The solution is just to restart your game when it starts happening to you. If it's really annoying for you, you can roll back the Steam patch to the legacypc beta version, which reduces the frequency of the skips in almost all cases (in my most recent run I had no skips at all on the legacypc version).