Diablo 4 is impressively optimized for players across all platforms, with most PCs able to handle the game on high settings without any issue. Moreover, players with high-end gaming setups can even enhance the game beyond its native capabilities with the official High-Resolution Assets content pack. However, the upgrade comes at a cost - the pack increases the game's install size to a staggering 40GB, almost doubling its original size of 45GB. As such, unless players possess a top-tier system, installing the HD assets may not be worth the effort.
Diablo 4 HD Texture Pack PC Requirements
Diablo 4 is limited to a maximum resolution of 1080p and high texture levels by default. However, the game can be enhanced with the Diablo 4 4K assets pack, which unlocks 4K resolution and ultra texture settings. To achieve this upgrade, Battle.net support indicates specific system requirements for running Diablo 4 with HD assets and ultra settings.
To run Diablo 4 on High at 1080p, the system requirements are not as demanding and players with PCs built in the last five years should not encounter any issues. However, it is recommended to have a 64-bit Windows® 10 version 1909 or newer OS, an Intel® Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700X processor, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 XT graphics card, and an SSD with 90 GB available space. A broadband internet connection is also necessary.
How To Download HD 4k Textures for Diablo 4
To acquire the HD 4K assets for Diablo 4, players can begin by launching the Battle.net app. The most convenient method is to procure the HD texture pack during the initial download of Diablo 4. Once the installation menu appears, players must ensure that both "High-Resolution Assets" and the base game are selected for download. The system will then recalculate the total installation size and download both components simultaneously.
For those who have already installed Diablo 4, they can locate the settings icon on the bottom left of the screen and click on it, which will appear to the right of the Play button. From there, players can select "modify install" in the pop-up menu. If this option is greyed out, it may indicate that the game is currently updating, and players should wait for it to finish before attempting again.
Upon clicking the "Options" button in the main menu, players will be directed to a new menu that closely resembles the initial installation menu. Located at the top right corner of this pop-out box is a link labeled "modify install". If the HD asset pack has not been installed yet, players will see a notification that says "1 game package not selected" under the Game Content text box. Clicking the "modify install" link again will lead players to the final screen where they can complete the installation process.
The menu displaying the currently installed content packs for the game is where players can expect to find the Diablo 4 DLC listed in the future. At present, only two options should be visible: the Base Game and the High-Resolution Assets. To access the 4K upgrade, simply tick the relevant box and click "Confirm." The Diablo 4 HD asset pack will begin downloading, but players can still launch the game and play on regular graphics settings while waiting for the download to complete.
Diablo 4 is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S