The Portraits Collection is a game mod for Wasteland 2, created by jackburns. It serves as a personal collection of portraits designed for use in character creation. The mod provides players with a broader set of visual options when customizing their characters within the game.

A personal set of portraits

One of the key changes introduced by Portraits Collection is the use of immersive backgrounds. The portraits themselves are diverse, covering a wide range of hairstyles, facial features, eye details, accessories, face paints, scars, and skin tones. To suit the preferences of the creator, the collection uses a smaller number of 3D photos, ensuring consistency in style across the available options.

Compatibility and installation

The Portraits Collection works seamlessly with another mod called the Wasteland 2 Save and Character Editor, which allows players to change their character portraits more easily. For those who prefer not to use the editor, the files can be manually installed into the Wasteland 2 folder in My Documents. In this case, the portrait PNGs are simply added to the game’s default selection and become accessible during character creation.

Availability and updates

The Portraits Collection is distributed as three separate files, giving players multiple options to choose from. It was last updated in March 2015, and no new changes or additions have been made since then. While it may not receive ongoing updates, the collection still adds lasting variety and depth to the visual customization of Wasteland 2 characters.

Lasting value for Wasteland 2 players

Although the Portraits Collection has not received any updates in years, it continues to offer players a meaningful way to diversify their character creation. With immersive backgrounds, a wide variety of portrait styles, and simple installation options, the mod remains a valuable addition for anyone seeking more visual choices in Wasteland 2.