Editing DefaultEngineUDK to allow 4096x4096 texture compression
This is a method for enabling UDK to use textures larger than its default limit. Conventional wisdom says that game textures should be highly optimized, but large resolution artwork is always enticing for many designers, and computers are getting better all the time. Performance issues aside, it's a good goal to push the graphic envelope and larger textures allow detail to hold up better on close inspection.
Getting ready
We've provided one really large texture that is 4096x4096 that you may find convenient, intended for use as a Skydome. If you are going to use a large texture it would most likely be on a very important model like a key character always close to the camera or else of a very large model which is always visible, such as a Skydome, or Skybox. A simple tutorial for making a Skybox is at http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/UDK/UDK-how-add-skybox.php but this recipe assumes the use of a provided one.
