that made these editions so "extreme," or perhaps how to get modern mods running today?

High-resolution textures for roads, buildings, and vegetation , aiming for a 4K aesthetic long before it was standard.

One of its most defining features was the replacement of original lore-friendly cars with real-world counterparts (e.g., Ferraris, BMWs, and Lamborghinis). 100% Completion Saves:

The mod often includes early ENB Series presets to add realistic lighting, reflections, and bloom effects.