The startup-loading.vtf file is specifically called by the game client during the initial loading phase—when you see the spinning logo in the bottom corner. Replacing this texture allows you to change your loading screen completely.
As the .vtf file moved into the materials/console folder, the air in the room seemed to shift. Elias hit "Launch." The screen didn't stay black this time. Instead of the standard blurry image of a test chamber or a Combine citadel, the screen cleared to reveal a photo—not a render—of a real city street. In the center of the frame stood a man in a lab coat, looking directly at the camera, his hand raised as if reaching through the glass. The loading bar reached 100%. The music didn't start. startup-loading.vtf download
: The file must be named exactly startup-loading.vtf (or sometimes background01.vtf depending on the game) to be recognized. 🔨 Create Your Own startup-loading.vtf The startup-loading