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− | {{ii}} Runs better on Windows 7 and | + | {{ii}} Runs better on Windows 7 and later with the [[#Game_crashes_randomly|multiple core CPU fix]]. |
{{ii}} Shares many similarities with [[Fallout: New Vegas]] in terms of its engine and performance. | {{ii}} Shares many similarities with [[Fallout: New Vegas]] in terms of its engine and performance. | ||
{{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]]. | {{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]]. | ||
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− | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound#Restoring Legacy Audio Effects (DirectSound 3D)|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper audio functionality on Vista and | + | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound#Restoring Legacy Audio Effects (DirectSound 3D)|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper audio functionality on Vista and later. |
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− | {{ii}} Caused by problems with multi-core CPUs on Windows 7 and | + | {{ii}} Caused by problems with multi-core CPUs on Windows 7 and later. |
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Revision as of 08:36, 8 December 2014
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Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2008 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
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
- Runs better on Windows 7 and later with the multiple core CPU fix.
- Shares many similarities with Fallout: New Vegas in terms of its engine and performance.
- Extensive modding community.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions (Game of the Year Edition)
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- No Humans Allowed Forums for game
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam | A Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Ubisoft Store |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
Version differences
- The Game of the Year Edition includes all DLC, and is the best choice for price and modding capability.
DLC and expansion packs
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Operation Anchorage | ||
Broken Steel | ||
The Pitt | ||
Mothership Zeta | ||
Point Lookout |
Essential improvements
Mods
- Nexus Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier.
Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
- Fixes many of the bugs which official Bethesda patches never solved
- Free registration required to download.
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Improves performance for any 64-bit operating system with more than 2 GB RAM by allowing the game to access up to 4GB RAM.
- This patch may remove GFWL!
Fallout 3 Script Extender (FOSE)
- Russian and Polish DVD retail copies, Direct2Drive copies, and the unpatched game (1.0.0.12) are all unsupported.
- Disables GFWL when run.
- Used by many Fallout 3 mods to extend the scripting capabilities of Fallout 3's game engine.
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
- Games for Windows Live can be disabled as an alternative to using a local profile.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Save games missing
If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save the save files under the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves.
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If you restart the game, your saves should be detected.
Video settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Displays HUD on the middle display.
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- Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050 iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770
Field of view (FOV)
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These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV:
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000 21:9 80.0000
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
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Audio settings
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper audio functionality on Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game crashes randomly
- Caused by problems with multi-core CPUs on Windows 7 and later.
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Game keeps minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
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Crash when starting new game or loading save
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Pip-Boy radio skipping or stuttering
- Commonly caused by an issue with current MP3 codec, the format used exclusively by songs played through PipBoy radio.
- The music may not be stuttering when the game is minimized, with the song played normally.
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Game crashes on start-up
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Game hangs on closing
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Crash when leaving Rivet City Marketplace
- Happens when first entering the Rivet City marketplace to learn the history and then leaving through the door to the stairwell.
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 | Intel Core 2 Duo |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | nVidia 6800 ATi X850 256 MB of VRAM | nVidia 8800 series ATi 3800 series 512 MB 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>/22300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (22300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- Games
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