LunarCry: ULTIMA is finally here!
This mod is for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (2019) Steam/PC version only!
This is a HUGE Overhaul to the previous LunarCry!
Mod is Dependent on DEMASTER, FMT, and Rebirth Flame mods (see below).
ALL Enemies, GFs, and Bosses improved! (Battle and Field Models)
Custom Artwork, AI Upscaling, and AI p...
2025-01-09 14:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThis will update the background fields for Tomb of the Unknown King with new high quality images!
As I complete each zone with new art, I will be releasing them one-by-one to my Patrons until a complete version is ready for release!
Please have Angelwing ULTIMA v1.1 and the NEW DEMASTER DDS Patch installed first!
This textures folder can be merged with the one in your DEMASTER_EXP folder. When prompted, replace all duplicate files.
Enjoy the Mod!2024-07-24 07:29:42 +0000 UTC
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BattlefieldPack - Remastered v2.0.1 (Ultima Edition) World Public Release!
This work would not be possible without your Patreon support!
Thank you so much!
This is a HUGE update to v1.3.1 for FF8-Remastered!
If you have v2.0.u, this will update a few minor bugs and a few backgrounds!
New Version Includes:<...
It's here! The latency/stutter is GONE!
The previous post announced the release, and now Maki has updated DEMASTER to allow for DDS injection of Field Backgrounds!
You MUST download the newest DEMASTER patch FIRST!
Install DEMASTER v1.3.3 and then download this patch and then drag/drop the two files into your parent FF8 directory!
2024-04-29 16:23:56 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons! It's been far too long!
There are png and dds versions of the mod, but dds will not work properly until DEMASTER v1.3.4 is stable!
As always, install DEMASTER (1.3.3 is current stable build) before installation!
Delete your old field_bg folder in it's entirety before installing!
What's different and improved over v1.0a:
- All Bug-fixes reported from v1.0a are squashed! Some may persist, so please report them!
- Various additional texture b...
2024-04-20 22:07:13 +0000 UTC View Post
These samples are all utilizing new AI methods and custom work that I manually paint into the masters.
2024-02-12 15:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! Due to some piracy issues and a Patreon clone page, I've decided to take down the old links for Angelwing, Battlefield, and HorizonPack mods, and I'll be putting up new ones in the next few days.
The new Angelwing Ultima link will include all current bugfixes and be considered v1.1, so that's exciting news!
ALSO:
I have been working incredibly hard implementing new textures into the mods!
Angelwing Ultima and the Battlefield mod are going to have new fu...
Hello Wonderful Patrons!
HorizonPack - Ultima: Remastered v1.a is HERE!
For Remastered version ONLY: for use with DEMASTER Mod Tool
- Full world textures overhaul using AI Upscaling and Custom texturing by MCINDUS
- Textures double the size from last mod! Now 8x original game textures!
- ULTIMA textures used from Angelwing and Battlefield Pack as well!
-(Vehicles, Sky, and Ocean TBA, as DEMASTER does not yet have this functionali...
BattlefieldPack - Remastered v2.0.u (Ultima Edition) Release!
This work would not be possible without your Patreon support!
Thank you so much!
This is a HUGE update to the previous battlefield mod for FF8-Remastered!
Enjoy this Early Access Release!
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IMPORTANT!!!! If you previously installed any version of this mod:
DELETE ALL .png files that begin with the filename a0stg i...
Looks like DotEmu broke the Japanese version of the game for Windows 11 users with the last patch and had to fix it. Unfortunately, this means DEMASTER must be updated again...
Maki is fully aware of the situation and is hard at work making the update. Thanks again and sorry about the delay.
As soon as Maki comes out with his update, I'll be releasing the new and improved BattlefieldPack: Ultima for early access patrons!
I'll be posting some new shots for everyone to enjoy along ...
After a very arduous move, I've finally settled in and bring with me a new update!
HUGE NEWS!
Maki has worked absolute magic yet again! A new DEMASTER that is compatible with the new FF8:R patch is HERE!
Please let us know if you run into any issues with this release! It includes many new updates that were previously not in the 1.2.8a release such as:
- DDS support for Field, Battlefield, and World textures
- Improved cache for PNG texture loading
SE has Updated FF8:Remastered STEAM yesterday with a NEW PATCH!
This patch fixes the FPS issues that we've been using SpecialK to fix.
While this is GREAT NEWS, and removes the need for SpecialK, it's also not great for those of you just getting the mods now, as the new patch breaks DEMASTER's current release. Maki, the mod mastermind behind DEMASTER is currently working on updating the mod tool in order to be compatible for this latest release!
Hello Patrons!
This is the long awaited update that includes the 2013 version of AngelWing Ultima for Final Fantasy VIII: 2013 PC/Steam version! (English version is complete - other versions work, but contain minor glitches.) [non-remastered version only.]
This is the full AI/Machine Learning ESRGAN/Gigapixel/Custom Comp that was released for the Remastered version, but formatted for the PC/Steam 2013 original release.
I apologize for the late update, but this version too...
Hello! Hope your vaccines didn't hit you too hard!
Some mods are getting slight updates with the new Lunatic Pandora Remastered release getting closer to completion. Here are the first two REAL updates!
Added new Squall and Rinoa texture replacements to RebirthFlame!
Updated:
RebirthFlame: Remastered v2.0(x) (Battle Characters)
- Includes HD versions of all Battle Characters (2x Upscales of Remastered textures)
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After almost a week of the mod being out, a few issues have cropped up to the surface that some of you might be experiencing!
1. PLEASE Run your game at least ONCE before installing the DEMASTER!
*This is listed in the instructions but people blast past it often.
This issue causes a config.txt problem where your SteamID doesn't get properly applied to the folder that includes the config.txt file. To FIX, either uninstall/reinstall...
Hello wonderful Patrons!
You have waited long enough.
After over a year in the making, with thousands of hours spent on the project from AI Rendering, to 3D Modeling, to Custom Artwork, we finally bring you, the members:
Angelwing-Ultima v1.0.alpha!
Pre-Rendered Field backgrounds for Final Fantasy 8 Remastered
(2013 version will be out soon!)
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.TXT in the Mod Folder!
When y...
Hello everyone!
Finally finished with the NPC bakes for the mod in their entirety! Darziak provided new texture placements for the Dollet mission Briefing by Xu, and an entirely new Missile Base Computer Console texture set. I took it upon myself to format them for in-game use, and although it took much longer to format than I anticipated, things are looking amazing! I can't believe how excited I am for release! I can't believe I'm finally done with the Alpha!
ON THAT NOTE:
For as long as I have been modding FF8, the pre-baked NPCs in the field backgrounds have been a HUGE eyesore. I know a LOT of you feel the same way, and with the release of FF8: Remastered, I know I wasn't the only one who thought that these pre-baked NPCs ripped me right out of my gameplay experience and just brought the quality of the whole remaster down.
As of 3 weeks ago,I thought the best I could do was give you all upscaled NPC pre-bakes... but with the help of fellow modders Ka...
Hello Final Fantasy fans!!
First off, I want to apologize for taking so long to update everyone here, on the Patreon main page. I'm now living in a new place in Los Angeles with my little family. Baby took her first steps and is pretty much walking now! Her1st birthday is this weekend - time flies! I've been very busy getting everything back up and pushing through to completion on the mods, and wanted everyone here to know the progress!
If you're a member of the Discord, you've bee...
Hello! Welcome to October in one of the weirdest years in history!
I hope everyone is doing okay despite COVID - and wanted to give everyone something to look forward to. Life has hit everyone in strange ways, but I'm working hard every day on getting these mods to the public! Wade (FatedCourage) is making these Alpha layers work, and we may even get some help from Snouz of FFIX Moguri Mod fame to expedite the process!
Current work being completed for Lunatic Pandora releases:
Pr...
Here's the download link for everyone of the proper tier (Lunatics and Higher) to access Lunatic Pandora v1.0!
If it asks for a decryption key, use this:
bbi1KSY69t69AV8i15RKiiv_waJvV5oVgQqaOUPFVlA
HERE: http://bit.ly/LPv1-0-Patreon Direct: https://mega.nz/file/WxwiBSST#bbi1KSY69t69AV8i15R...
Hello!
I know I haven't been very visible with updates for this past month, but things have been crazy! With a 7 month old (almost 8 months), a move from one state to another, and settling into a new setup while we wait for our new place to be ready has been a LOT.
Having said that, I haven't stopped working on mods, and I've been diligently working to finish Project Angelwing: Ultima!
Here are shots Fated Courage took of them workin...
New work to showcase!
Notes: New fence for Galbadia Stadium provided by Ark/Manakaiser, and custom Deling skies provided by myself!
Hello Everyone! As many of you have noticed by now, the framerates dropped significantly with the new Windows 10 #2004 update! If this happened to you, I've discovered a workaround! You can limit your FPS to 60 via your GPU settings and see if that corrects the issue!
If not, you can use SpecialK, and enable the "Sleepless Window Thread" option in the settings. You may also need to make sure SpecialK is set to Disable all other renderers other than OpenGL if you're going t...
This is the Battlefield Pack for the 2013 PC/Steam version of Final Fantasy VIII!
Textures are 4x (1024x1024px) and have been either upscaled using ESRGAN or custom created. Check the readme for more information.
These textures match the textures used in the current HorizonPack release!
The only current known issues are the seams in the sky textures, and some missing animations. Please let me know what you find! In the next patch, I will have a full fix!
(These are...
I've ported my font from SeedReborn 4.1 to the Remastered version. There was an issue where the font widths were not the same as the 2013 version, so I had to make manual adjustments to the lettering to match the current release.
This can be installed with either zzz dearchiver/extractors or with Maki's DEMASTER tool! Simply merge the textures folder with your main.fs/textures folder or your /DEMASTER_EXP/textures folder!
This should work for all international versions (...
Hello Patrons! I hope your week is treating you well.
I know I haven't mentioned this mod much, but here it is!
This mod is for use with FF8-Remastered and Maki's DEMASTER modding tool.
While I'm working on churning out those new Project Angelwing - Ultima textures, I've decided to release an upscale to ALL Field Model Textures! This includes all character field models, all field monsters, objects, vehicles, and more!
These are all VANILLA Remastered textures Upscaled! In ...
Lunatic Pandora Modpack v2 (LPMv2) will be called:
"Lunatic Pandora - Ultima" and will be available for ALL language releases!
This information is all regarding the 2013 PC release of FF8! The Remastered version, "Lunatic Pandora - Ultima:R" will be very different and is TBA
There will be Vanilla Theme + Ultima Theme options!
Maki's UV Fix will be included by default
Hello everyone! Just dropping an alpha test pack for the backgrounds that I created for the Remastered version, ported to Tonberry!
Simply drag/drop the textures and tonberry folders from the BattlefieldPack folder into your /FINAL FANTASY VIII/ folder and copy/replace/merge the files when prompted! Requires Tonberry v2.04 (Included in Lunatic Pandora Mods Pack).
FatedCourage is going to be working on any bugs and straggler hashmaps, so please report any issues below!
2020-07-01 08:56:53 +0000 UTC
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A few updates!
I am very aware of some loading/paging lag when some of the mods load.
The first 'fix' that is recommended is to put your game on an SSD instead of an HDD due to the nature of PNG loading/decoding. This will fix most of the lag, but some of you do not have access to an SSD!
I wanted a better fix, so I approached TrueOdin of FFNx acclaim for help in being able to implement DDS files rather than PNG files. DDS files load straight from the ...