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− | === | + | ===Utilities=== |
− | + | ====Fallout 4 Configuration Tool==== | |
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Download the Fallout 4 Configuration Tool|ref=<ref>[http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/102/?]</ref>}} |
− | # Download the | + | #Download Bilago's Fallout 4 Configuration tool [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/102/? here.] |
− | + | #Change settings to your hearts content. | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} This tool allows you to change First/Third Person FOV, mouse sensitivity, resolution, and gamepad sensitivity. It also allows you to toggle mouse acceleration, framerate lock, gamepad support, the intro video, windowed borderless mode, and gore. You can also set ini files to read only to prevent settings reversion. | |
− | < | + | }} |
− | fTargetFramerate=59.0 | + | |
− | fShadowDrawDistMax= | + | ===Mods=== |
− | </ | + | ====[http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm ENBoost]==== |
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/332/ Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to read the readme] | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes issues such as stuttering when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods. | ||
+ | {{++}} Can force V-sync and includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Installing and Configuring ENBoost|}} | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li> [http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm Download] the latest version of ENBoost for Fallout 4. | ||
+ | <li> Unzip files and transfer all files inside the <code>Patch</code> folder into the game directory. | ||
+ | <li> Open enblocal.ini with notepad and modify/note the following values:<br> | ||
+ | <ul> | ||
+ | <li><code>ApplyStabilityPatch=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Applies important fixes but effectiveness varies from user to user, if the performance is worse then ''disable'' this.</li> | ||
+ | <li><code>UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Disables Graphics Modification Code for maximal performance.</li> | ||
+ | <li><code>ForceVideoMemorySize=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' this to allocate more video memory from the RAM and page file (HDD).</li> | ||
+ | :<li><code>VideoMemorySizeMb=[RAM+VRAM-300MB for SSDs, '''''or''''' [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest_Result]-300MB for HDDs]</code> - Forces video memory available in Mebibytes.</li> | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''IMPORTANT''' If the game is installed on an SSD do not use the VRamSizeTest utility as it also allocates some HDD space which can affect SSD life '''''[RAM+VRAM]'''''. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use the [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest] utility to correctly determine the amount of memory that can be allocated to the game '''''[RAM+VRAM+PageFile]'''''. | ||
+ | <li><code>ForceVSync=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Disable]''''' Claims to be different compared to the games included Vsync implementation, and could possibly assist further in resolving screen tear.</li> | ||
+ | :<li><code>VSyncSkipNumFrames=[0, 1, 2, or 3]</code> - This tells the frame buffer to ignore the back buffer 0, 1, 2, or 3 contiguous cycles before grabbing a frame. This feature is mainly for users with high refresh rate monitors (>60Hz) and should be set to '0' for most other users.</li> | ||
+ | <li><code>EnableFPSLimit=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Caps the framerate to an assigned value (below) this will solve the physic bugs relating to high FPS and may solve screen tearing without the input lag associated with vsync.</li> | ||
+ | :<li><code>FPSLimit=[61.0]</code> - '''''[61.0]''''' Change this to what ever framerate you wish to cap the game at.</li> | ||
+ | <li><code>DisableFakeLights=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Disables "invalid back lights" for all characters which caused them to glow on all sides, has a small performance impact.</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you use ReShade or any other mod that uses the <code>d3d11.dll</code> file then rename the '''''other''''' (e.g. ReShade) DLL file to <code>dxgi.dll</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/1822/ Shadow Boost]==== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/1822/ Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to read the readme] | ||
+ | {{++}} Reduces stuttering and raises framerate by dynamically lowering the distance of the Shadows until a certain FPS is achieved. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Installing and Configuring Shadow Boost|}} | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li> [http://www.dev-c.com/fallout4/shadowboost/ Download] the latest version of Shadow Boost for Fallout 4. | ||
+ | <li> Unzip files and transfer all files inside the <code>bin</code> folder into the game directory. | ||
+ | <li> Open ShadowBoost.ini with notepad and modify/note the following values:<br> | ||
+ | <ul> | ||
+ | <li><code>fTargetFramerate=[40.0]</code> - '''''[59.0]''''' This is controls the FPS that the mod will target and decrease the shadow distance until that framerate is met</li> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Set this to one frame below what your capped/vsync FPS is, as Shadow Boost will not increase the shadows back to its maximum. | ||
+ | <li><code>fShadowDrawDistMin=[2000.0]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' Controls how much the shadow distance can decrease.</li> | ||
+ | <li><code>fShadowDrawDistMax=[15000.0]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' Controls the maximum distance that is achievable when Shadow Boost isn't required.</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Too much of a gap between the fShadowDrawDistMin and fShadowDrawDistMax values may cause stuttering, watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7DOT3B07Ns Gopher's Mod Clinic video on Shadow Boost] for more information | ||
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Revision as of 09:42, 24 November 2015
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 10, 2015 |
Fallout | |
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Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Key points
- Capped at 60 FPS with the Vsync mode. Uncapped when Vsync is disabled, higher framerates will cause the physics to behave oddly, the lockpicking and hacking minigames may behave incorrectly.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Incomplete installer.[1] | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store |
- All versions require Steam.
- The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for Android, iOS, and Incorrect store name. See here for available options.. Under Options, Gameplay, set Pip-Boy App Enabled to On.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Utilities
Fallout 4 Configuration Tool
Instructions |
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Mods
ENBoost
- Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to read the readme
- Fixes issues such as stuttering when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
- Can force V-sync and includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
Instructions |
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Shadow Boost
- Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to read the readme
- Reduces stuttering and raises framerate by dynamically lowering the distance of the Shadows until a certain FPS is achieved.
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Vertical Sensitivity
Instructions |
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Audio settings
- Most languages are region locked by default.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Not available in Japan.[2] | |||
Traditional Chinese | Asia only, not included in Japan.[2] | |||
French | Europe and North America only.[2] | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japan only. No other languages are included.[2] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | South America only.[2] | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Europe and South America only.[2] |
- Limited to English only in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
- Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish in most European countries.
- Russia and Poland are limited to Russian and Polish, the English language is also available.
Issues fixed
Pixelated aura around characters and objects
- This setting disables the volumetric lighting, along with the god ray effect.
Instructions |
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Major stuttering
- This does not solve the issue entirely (Placeholder text)
Instructions |
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Graphical issues while raining
Instructions |
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Broken shadows while playing
Instructions |
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Console not opening when pressing the tilde key
Instructions |
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No in-game audio
Instructions |
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Major screen tearing when Windows Aero is disabled while in a borderless mode
- This is due to Aero's double buffering.
Instructions |
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Missing face textures while using SLI or CrossFire
- Currently the game does not support SLI and CrossFire, which might cause missing face textures on the main character. (e.g. Black face texture, wrong skin color etc.)
- Crossfire appears to work fine when the CrossfireX Application profile is set to TESV.exe (Skyrim) (big fps gain on my 2x5870)
Instructions |
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Permament slow-motion while playing
Instructions |
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Framerate locked to 48 FPS
Instructions |
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Network
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[5] |
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TCP | 27000 |
UDP | 28000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok[6] | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
- A 64-bit system is required.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 AMD Radeon R9 290X 3GB (Nvidia), 4GB (AMD) of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/377160/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (377160) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ PSA: Fallout 4 physical disk only has 5GB of data, requires 19GB download : pcgaming
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4
- ↑ View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF
- ↑ No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found
- ↑ Havok's Blog Post: Congratulates all of the Award-Nominated Developers at E3 2015; Many Top Titles Utilizing Havok Tech, Congratulations to Fallout 4 and Many Others
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