: Standard procedure involves unzipping the archive and running a specific executable (e.g., darkplaces.exe ) rather than the original DOS version.
: Adds real-time shadows, bloom effects, and improved water reflections.
: Updates 3D enemy models (like Ogres and Shamblers) with higher vertex counts and smoother animations.
: Replaces 1996-era stone and metal textures with 4K Ultra HD versions.