Matte Replacements | Update v1.31.1

Breathe Life into Your Worlds! Transform your game

This mod replaces the 2D scenery with 3D landscapes, giving your worlds depth, dimension, and a more open feel.

Base Game & Seasons Compatible

Installation: 

• Extract the file into your Mods folder (REMOVE OLDER VERSIONS)

Highly Recommended Mods:

• Graphics Mod by Simp4Sims (avoids distance clipping)!

• Matte Tree Replacements (Replaces the 2D trees)

v1.31.1

• Fixed a DX11 Texture Issue

• Other minor fixes

v1.31

• Added replacements for Enchanted By Nature

v1.30.1

• Fixed an issue where 3 squares would be visible near a lot in Moonwood Mill

• Now the files for the clouds will be a separated optional file, so you can use custom cloud replacements without issues

v1.30

• A Visual Overhaul, Updating the majority of the backdrops and giving them a refreshed look!

v1.29

• Added replacements for the Businesses & Hobbies

v1.28.1.1

• Fixed an issue where the roads in the matteSO_Backdrop_01 replacement were flashing red (thanks to Boldenbeau on Patreon for letting me know about this issue!)

v1.28.1

• Fixed an issue where the matteGCW_Backdrop_Hills_01 replacement would be floating above the world when loading into a lot in Willow Creek or Newcrest

• Overhauled visuals for EP04_Island_01_matteCoastal_01 & EP04_Coastal_01_matte_02

• Lowered Polygons on some backdrops

• Changes to the matteEP03_Fashion_01 replacement

• Minor changes to the matte_ep07_resortIsland_01 replacement

v1.28

• Added Replacements for Ravenwood

• Removed placeholder meshes on a Base Game backdrop replacement

• Lowered polygon count on some replacements for improved performance

v1.27.3

• Updated visuals for EP04_Island_01_matteCoastal

• Updated matteSO_Backdrop

• Lowered polygon count on some replacements for improved performance

v1.27.2

• Updates to replacements EP04_Island_01_matteCoastal, matte_GP11_Mountain_Inland & MatteGP11_mountainCoastal

• Fixed a Dx11 Texture issue and minor changes to Matte_EP08

• Updated Model for matte_EP08_Backdrop_Valley & matte_EP06_HollywoodHills

• Lowered polygon count on some replacements for improved performance

v1.27.1

• Updated the mesh of the matteEP16_CityHills

• Visual Updates to the matteGCW_Backdrop_Hills & matteSO_Backdrop replacements

• Updated water texture for matteEP02_oldTown replacement

v1.27

• Added Replacements for Ciudad Enamorada

v1.26.2

• This update fixes an issue where there would be red flashes on some backdrops

• Lowered polygon count on some replacements for improved performance

• Updated Models and textures for some backdrops on different worlds

v1.26.1

• Fixed an issue where textures for the Base Game & City Living backdrop buildings would appear missing (aka purple with question marks) on DirectX11

• Lowered polygon count on some replacements for improved performance

• Updated Models and textures for some backdrops on different worlds

v1.26

• This update adds even more trees on majority of the backdrops, from Pines, to Maple trees, the update makes the existing replacements feel more rich in vegetation than older versions!

• Lowered polygon count on some replacements for improved performance

• Updated Model for the matte_EP11_hills replacement

v1.25.5

• Fixed an issue where the tree textures wouldn't show up on the matte_EP11_hills_01 replacement

• New model and textures for the matte_ep07_naturalIsland_01 replacement, fixing an alpha issue with the previous replacement

• Lowered polygon count on some replacements for improved performance

• Visual enhancements for the matteGCW_Backdrop_City_01 replacement

v1.25.4

• Updated models and textures for:

  • matteGP01_Backdrop_Hills_01

  • matteGP01_Backdrop_Hills_02

  • matteGP01_Backdrop_Hills_03

v1.25.3

• Updated models and textures for:

  • matteEP02_oldTown_01

  • matteEP02_rural_01_Mountain_01

  • matteEP02_Island_04

  • matteEP02_MountainRange_01

  • matteEP02_Island_01

  • matteEP02_Island_02

  • matte_ep07_resortIsland_01

v1.25.2

• Lowered Polygons on some backdrops for better performance

• Visual improvements on the matteEP02_oldTown replacement

v1.25.1

• Lowered Polygons on some backdrops for better performance

• Visual improvements on some City Living replacements

• Improved snow texture for the matte_EP09_InnerCity replacement

v1.25

• Added Replacements for Jungle Adventure

• Replaced the EP04_Coastal_01_matte_01 backdrop

• Updated the matte_EP12hillsTileable_01 backdrop replacements to have more trees

• Minor changes to the matteGCW_Backdrop_Hills_01 such as extra trees & additive lights

v1.24

• Added Replacements for Tomarang

• Updated model & textures for the EP04_Coastal_01_matte replacement

v1.23

• Added Replacements for Evergreen Harbor

v1.22.1

• Added Replacements for Copperdale

• New Mountain Meshes for select backdrops

• Added Additive Lights to the matte_EP06_CelebrityBlvd_01 replacement, now the simlish Hollywood sign will be visible during the night!

• Lowered mod size by around 200MB

• Replaced a base game backdrop (matteGDGW_shellBackdrop)

v1.21

• Added Replacements for Henford-on-Bagley

• Updated model for matte_EP06_HollywoodHills_01

v1.20

• Added replacements for San Sequoia

• Added extra details on some replacements

• Minor changes on the Discover University replacements

v1.19

• Added Replacements for Britechester

• Fixed a texture issue where the replacement for matteEP03_ArtsQuarter_01_panorama_01 would look messed up during Winter & Fall Seasons

• Clouds in Sulani will now be visible (This wasn't being caused by the mod, just decided to fix it)

v1.18

• Added Replacements for Chestnut Ridge.

• Fixed an issue where one of the backdrops in Evergreen Harbor would be completely black.

v1.17

• Added replacements for Snowy Escape

• New models & textures for matteGCW_Backdrop_Hills_01 & matteSO_Backdrop_01

• Lowered mod size by 90MB

v1.16

• Added Replacements for Moonwood Mill

• Lowered Mod file size

v1.15

• Added replacements for StrangerVille

• Minor changes to the mountains in Windenburg

• Minor changes to the Backdrop mountains in Oasis Springs

v1.14

• Added replacements for Tartosa

• Replaced Windenburg's old replacements with completely new ones

v1.13.1

• This update adresses some issues in the 1.13 [City Living Update]

• Fixed an issue where there would be a texture & mesh bug in the Uptown and MyShuno Meadows areas

• Minor changes in the Fashion District backdrop

• Improved textures and bigger size for the 3D Uptown backdrop in the MyShuno Meadows area

v1.13

• Added Replacements for San Myshuno

• Updated Model for Bedrock Strait

v1.12

• Added Replacements for Sixam & FutureSim Labs

v1.11

• Added a 3D replacement for the Base Game 2D Rocks

• Lowered polygon count in some models

v1.10

• New Meshes for Base Game & Outdoor Retreat

• Added replacements for the rest of Del Sol Valley

• Very minor changes to Brindleton Bay' replacements

v1.09

• Added replacements for Brindleton Bay

v1.08

• Added Replacements for Sulani

v1.07

• Added a replacement for Windslar in Windenburg

• Minor changes on the city skyline mesh

v1.06

• Lowered the amount of vertices in some models

v1.05

• Added a Replacement for Olde Platz In Windenburg (Get Together)

• Updated model for the Buildings Skyline

• Very Minor changes

v1.04

• Updated models & Textures for Bedrock Strait in Oasis Springs

• Altered more cloud meshes, so that they won't clip through the backdrops

v1.03

• Improved Texture & model for the Buildings skyline

• Altered cloud mesh, so the clouds won't clip through the Backdrops

v1.02

• Updated Model & textures for "The Pinnacles"

• Added Replacements for Granite Falls

• Some extra minor additions for Willow Creek & Newcrest

v1.01

• Updated for Get Famous

• Improved Model for Oasis Springs