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{{disambig||the VR version|[[Fallout 4 VR]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Fallout 4 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Fallout 4 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|id Software}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 10, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 10, 2015}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fallout-4|84}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1508/fallout-4|87}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fallout-4|85}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, currency, Infinite spend, unlock|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=49833|title=Fallout 4 - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE|date=2020-04-22}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG, Open world, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Fallout}}
 
|steam appid  = 377160
 
|steam appid  = 377160
|steam appid side = 404090
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|steam appid side = 404090,540810
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    = 1998527297
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|gogcom id side = 1408237434
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|official site= https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/games/fallout-4
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|hltb        = 26729
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|lutris      = fallout-4
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|strategywiki = Fallout 4
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|mobygames    = 75861
 
|wikipedia    = Fallout 4
 
|wikipedia    = Fallout 4
 
|winehq      = 17171
 
|winehq      = 17171
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Series|Fallout}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
  
'''Key points'''
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|release history  =
{{--}} 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.
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-fallout-4-r188 PC Report]
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-fallout-4-r188 PC Report]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/322-pc/ Bethesda Forum for Hardware & Software Issues on PC]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/322-pc/ Bethesda Forum for Hardware & Software Issues on PC]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{GOG.com links|13109569226653|fallout_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Incomplete installer.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/3s86rj/psa_fallout_4_physical_disk_only_has_5gb_of_data/ PSA: Fallout 4 physical disk only has 5GB of data, requires 19GB download : pcgaming]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Incomplete installer.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/3s86rj/psa_fallout_4_physical_disk_only_has_5gb_of_data/|title=PSA: Fallout 4 physical disk only has 5GB of data, requires 19GB download : pcgaming|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.bethsoft.com/books-and-other-media/video-games/fallout-4.html | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2838-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2838-10|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B016E70408 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|fallout-4-goty-edition-pc|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00ZDU9EZY | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | fallout_4_game_of_the_year_edition | DRM-Free | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| D2D | 5009492 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|fallout-4-game-of-the-year|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FALLOUT4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p71mb9qcf77 | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. <br>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9p3dbptx98px| Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2838-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 377160 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|199943|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Games Republic | 4402 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B016E70408 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 122220 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FA4CSTPCDG01 | Steam |  | | Windows | Unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-4 | Steam |  | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|fallout-4-game-of-the-year-edition|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | fallout4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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}}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 377160 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Uplay | http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/pd/ThemeID.8605600/productID.320843300 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{ii}} The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for [https://apkpure.com/de/fallout-pip-boy/com.bethsoft.falloutcompanionapp Android], {{store link|MacApp|id1049061806|iOS}}, and {{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh5wz7k|Windows Phone}}. This feature can be enabled under '''Options''', '''Gameplay''', by setting '''Pip-Boy App Enabled''' to '''On'''.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|cross-game bonus      =
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|dlc                    = Additional singleplayer content.
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
{{ii}} The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bethsoft.falloutcompanionapp&hl=en Android], {{store link|MacApp|id1049061806|iOS}}, and {{store link|WinStore|9nblggh5wz7k|Windows Phone}}. Under '''Options''', '''Gameplay''', set '''Pip-Boy App Enabled''' to '''On'''.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Contains all paid DLC. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Automatron |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Wasteland Workshop |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Far Harbor |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Contraptions Workshop |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Vault-Tec Workshop |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Nuka World |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| High Resolution Texture Pack | (Free) Optional, higher-quality textures for high-end machines.  Requires an additional 58 GB of space. 8 GB of RAM and VRAM are recommended.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://bethesda.net/en/article/52I2HyPCAowWG2ye8MKGU2/fallout-4-free-updates-high-resolution-texture-pack-and-ps4-pro-support|title=Fallout 4 Free Updates – High Resolution Texture Pack & PS4 Pro Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>. Many of the textures are just stretched original textures without any improvements in quality. Use [[#Best of Ultra DLC Pack|Best of Ultra DLC Pack]] for only improved textures. | Windows }}
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}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
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|cosmetic            = New outfits, mounts, pets, decorations, and material skins can be purchased with '''Creation Club Credits'''.<ref name="creation club"/>
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|currency            = '''Creation Club Credits''' are a real money purchase that can be exchanged for exclusive content created by Bethesda and outside development partners.<ref name="creation club">{{Refurl|url=https://creationclub.bethesda.net/en|title=Creation Club {{!}} Summer 2017|date=2020-04-22}}</ref><ref name="creation club steam">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/598110|title=Fallout 4 - Creation Club on Steam|date=2020-04-22}}</ref> '''Creation Club Credits''' can also be spent on content for [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://creationclub.bethesda.net/en|title=Creation Club {{!}} Summer 2017|date=2020-04-22|snippet=Creation Club is available via in-game digital marketplaces in both Fallout 4 and Skyrim and purchased with Credits. Credits are available for purchase on PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam. Your Credits are transferable and can be used in both games on the same platform for Steam and Xbox Live.}}</ref>
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      = '''Creation Club Credits''' can be purchased repeatedly without a practical limit.<ref name="creation club steam"/>
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                =
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              = New types of gameplay (like survival mode), abilities, locations, enemies, companions, and items can be purchased with '''Creation Club Credits'''.<ref name="creation club"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Custom.ini|ref=<ref name="afkfo4ini">{{Refurl|url=https://afkmods.iguanadons.net/index.php?/topic/4316-fallout-4-useful-ini-settings|title=<nowiki>AFK Mods - [Fallout 4]</nowiki> - Knowledge Base - Useful INI Settings|date=2017-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
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# Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist.
# Add the following lines.
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# Add or modify the following lines under <code>[General]</code>:
 
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
[General]
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sIntroSequence=
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fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0
 
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0
 
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0
uMainMenuMusicAttnmB=0
 
uMainMenuMusicFadeTimeMS=0
 
fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0
 
SIntroSequence=0
 
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Shadow Boost===
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===Utilities===
{{ii}} Dynamically sets the shadow distance, depending on the framerate. Results may vary, framerate may not improve in all cases.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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====[http://f4se.silverlock.org/ Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)]====
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|}}
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{{ii}} Required by many mods for them to work correctly.
# Download the following [http://www.dev-c.com/fallout4/shadowboost/ archive] and open it.
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{{++}} Expands the scripting capabilities of the game.
# Open the '''Bin''' folder, then extract every file in the main installation folder.
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# Open {{File|ShadowBoost.ini}} with a text editor.
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67 BethINI]====
# Find the following lines and set them to these values.
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{{ii}} BethINI is a .ini optimizer that also works as a configuration utility. It has well-tested and optimized presets that could improve performance and fidelity.
<pre>
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{{Fixbox|description=Download BethINI|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67|title=BethINI at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community|date=2017-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
fTargetFramerate=59.0
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# Download BethINI.
fShadowDrawDistMax=12000.0
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# Extract the contents and run {{file|BethINI.exe}}.
</pre>  
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# In the Setup tab make sure Fallout 4 is selected as Game.
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# In the Basic tab choose either Vanilla or BethINI presets and choose one of the available presets. BethINI presets are optimized and trimmed versions of Vanilla presets.
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# Modify settings in each tab as desired.
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# After finished click Save and Exit in the Basic tab, BethINI will sort your .ini files alphabetically and merge already existing tweaks in your previous .ini files.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} It also supports other Bethesda titles such as [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]], [[Fallout 3]], and [[Fallout: New Vegas]].
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}}
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===Patches===
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/4598 Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch]====
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{{ii}} A comprehensive bug fixing mod that aims to eventually fix every bug with Fallout 4 not officially resolved by the developers.
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===Mods===
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/28143/ Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator]====
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{{++}} Adjusts shadow distance and volumetric lighting and godrays quality dynamically to achieve targeted frame rate.
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{{++}} Disables frame capping during loading screen to accelerate loading speed.
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{{Fixbox|description=Installation and configuration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/28143|title=Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator. at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download the archived file and extract {{file|dxgi.dll}}, {{file|dynaperf.ini}} and the corresponding {{file|fallout4-addresses-x.x.x.x.ini}} file depending on your game version to game directory.
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# If no corresponding {{file|fallout4-addresses-x.x.x.x.ini}} file is available for your game version either read the mod description page to create a new memory configuration file for your game version or download one that has been already created for your game version by the community. (e.g. [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/33632 Configuration Files For Dynamic Performance Tuner And Load Accelerator] mod)
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# Open {{file|dynaperf.ini}} with a text editor and modify the following key settings:
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:* <code>fTargetFPS=[60]</code> - Target FPS is the highest FPS that the game will be allowed to run at, and is also the baseline for 100% load.
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:* <code>fShadowDirDistanceMin=[2500]</code> - Minimum possible shadow distance. (e.g. <code>3000</code> from the Low quality preset)
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:* <code>fShadowDirDistanceMax=[12000]</code> - Maximum possible shadow distance. (e.g. <code>20000</code> from the Ultra quality preset)
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:* <code>bLoadCapping=[0/1]</code> - Setting it to <code>1</code> enables frame capping during loading screens which disables the loading speed acceleration.
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'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Since the values are changed dynamically by modifying the values in-memory, the mod is version-dependent and each update in the game executable requires a new memory mapping.
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{{ii}} To use it with [[ReShade]] graphics mod rename ReShade's {{file|dxgi.dll}} to {{file|dxgi_linked.dll}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?showtopic=6182558/#entry55512208|title=Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator. - Page 2 - File topics - The Nexus Forums|date=2019-01-16}}</ref>
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}}
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====[http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm ENBoost]====
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{{++}} Fixes stuttering issues when there is no more available video memory, occurs when using high-resolution texture mods.
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{{++}} Can force V-sync, includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing and Configuring ENBoost|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# [http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm Download] the latest version of ENBoost for Fallout 4.
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# Unzip all files from the {{file|Patch|folder}} folder in the archive into the installation folder.''
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# Open {{file|enblocal.ini}} with text editor, modify the following values:
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:* <code>ApplyStabilityPatch=[false/true]</code> - Stability fixes, the effectiveness varies from user to user. If this worsens the performance, set to <code>false</code>.
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:* <code>UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=[false/true]</code> - Recommended to enable for maximum performance.
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:* <code>ForceVideoMemorySize=[false/true]</code> - Allocates more video memory from RAM and the pagefile.
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::* <code>VideoMemorySizeMb=[RAM + VRAM - 300MB for SSDs, '''''or''''' the [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest] result - 300MB for HDDs]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' Forces video memory available in Mebibytes.
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:* <code>ForceVSync=[false/true]</code> - Different than the game's default Vsync, and helps prevent stuttering and screen tearing.
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::* <code>VSyncSkipNumFrames=[0, 1, 2, or 3]</code> - Mainly for users with high refresh rate monitors (>60Hz) and should be set to '0' for other users.
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:* <code>EnableFPSLimit=[false/true]</code> - Caps the frame rate to assigned value. This will solve the physics issues relating to high frame rates, may also solve screen tearing.
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::* <code>FPSLimit=[61.0]</code> -  The frame rate you wish to cap the game at.
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:* <code>DisableFakeLights=[false/true]</code> - Disables rim lights for all characters. Has a small performance impact.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} If you use [[ReShade]] or any other tool that uses the <code>d3d11.dll</code> file, rename that tool's DLL file to {{file|dxgi.dll}}.
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{{ii}} If the game is installed on an SSD, do not use the VRamSizeTest utility, as it also allocates some HDD space, which can affect your SSD's life.
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{{ii}} Use the [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest] utility if the game is installed on an HDD to correctly determine the amount of memory that can be allocated to the game.
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{{ii}} Some users report that using the borderless window setting with a frame limit increases FPS stability in the game.
 
}}
 
}}
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====[https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881136898870103/ Special K]====
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{{++}} Improves frame pacing, introduces texture caching system to reduce VRAM consumption, eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks and prevent memory fragmentation.
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{{ii}} It is recommended to use an up-to-date version of Special K, since most of the settings described in the guide were added as core elements of it.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881136898870103/?ctp=92#c4803603197595401149</ref>
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/46403/ Previsibines Repair Pack (PRP) ]====
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{{++}} Rebuilds precombines and occlusion information for the entire game, leading to less draw calls and more FPS in CPU-bound situations depending on location.
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{{ii}} Requires Unoffical Fallout 4 Patch and All DLC's.
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{{ii}} A lightweight, mutually exclusive version designed for players using a large amount of worldspace-changing mods [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/64405 is available].
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/44798 High FPS Physics Fix]====
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{{++}} This mod allows you to play Fallout 4 above 60 FPS with normal animation speed and without physics bugs.
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{{++}} Offers the ability to turn off vertical sync on loading screens to speed up game loading.
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/56353 Modern minimal HUD]====
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{{++}} Designed to reduce visual pollution on screen and have a tactical modern touch to it, it increases the immersive feeling while still maintaining useful features like mission markers and ammo.
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====[http://www.skyrim-beautification-project.com/fallout4/mods/xboudlc/index.htm Best of Ultra DLC Pack]====
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{{++}} This mod is a replacement for Bethesda's official 58GB Ultra High Resolution DLC. It contains only the best HD textures, and leaves out the rest. You will get the same image quality with this 6GB mod as well as better performance, due to cutting out textures which were only stretched from original resolution to 4K without any improvements.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings.}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout4\}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout4\Saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes        = Stores up to 1 GB<!-- Not GB. 1 GB = 1000 MB = 953.674 MB. --> of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                = false
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher settings.png|Launcher settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher settings.png|Launcher settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher advanced settings.png|Launcher advanced settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher advanced settings.png|Launcher advanced settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - graphics settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - graphics settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  =  
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fallout-4/en
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Supports 16:9 and 16:10 only.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Supports 16:9 and 16:10 only.
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Some UI elements are cut off.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=162036#p162036 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref>
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
|ultrawidescreen            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/24630/ TruBy9].
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]].
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
|fov                        = Hackable
+
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
+
|fov notes                  = 80° horizontal. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            = Missing resolutions. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
|windowed notes            = Missing widescreen resolutions. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
|borderless windowed notes  = Missing resolutions. See [[#Borderless windowed|Borderless windowed]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]].
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and [[TAA]] in launcher. Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/68586 Fallout 4 Upscaler] mod for [[DLAA]].
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = hackable
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default.  
+
|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2.5.1, FSR 2.1, XeSS 1.0
 +
|upscaling notes            = Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/68586 Fallout 4 Upscaler]{{Note|DLSS and FSR versions are not directly set. The mod offers to choose and download DLLs separately. Confirmed to work with DLSS 2.5.1 and FSR 2.1.}}
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = If Vsync is disabled, [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]].
+
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = true
+
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Uncapped, affected by some major physics issues at higher framerates.  
+
|120 fps notes              = Higher framerates require disabling internal Vsync. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].<br>
 +
Going above 120 will cause some major physics issues at higher frame rates. See [[#High FPS Physics Fix|High FPS Physics Fix]].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Ultra-widescreen===
+
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{ii}} Partial fixes for [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/274/? 2560x1080] and [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/990 3440x1440].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini|ref=<ref name="jp171117">{{Refcheck|user=JPulowski|date=2017-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
 
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
===4K Ultra HD===
+
# Open {{file|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}.
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Under <code>[Display]</code> modify the following parameters:
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# Open {{File|Fallout4Prefs.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
 
# Find the following lines, and set them to the desired values.
 
 
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
iSize W=YourWidth
+
iSize W=XXXX
iSize H=YourHeight
+
iSize H=XXXX
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=FOV Slider and Player Height|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
+
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/36768 FOV Slider and Player Height].
# Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
+
# Adjust FOVs/PlayerScale with sliders without messing up the Terminal Display and Pipboy with ingame menu. Use it with [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/21497 Mod Configuration Menu] and [http://f4se.silverlock.org/ F4SE].
# Add the following lines, and set them to the desired values.
+
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The Mod Configuration Menu is a settings page for mods! It provides a central location for mod configuration, accessible via the Pause menu. ModSettings are stored in per-mod INI files under Data\MCM\Settings, making it easy to backup and restore settings and even change them outside the game if so desired should the mod support it.
 +
}}
  
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-02-26|comment=Flawless Widescreen has a minor bug when pausing/unpausing the game with the Pip-Boy active}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Custom.ini|ref=<ref name="afkfo4ini" />|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist.
 +
# Under <code>[Display]</code> add or modify the following parameters:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
[Display]
+
fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX
fDefaultWorldFOV=YourWeaponFOV
+
fDefaultWorldFOV=XX
fDefault1stPersonFOV=YourCameraFOV
 
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Change the text beginning with '''Your''' with the desired values.
+
{{ii}} <code>fDefault1stPersonFOV</code> controls first person camera and PipBoy, <code>fDefaultWorldFOV</code> controls third person camera.
{{ii}} Setting '''fDefaultWorldFOV''' to values higher than 80 will cause certain objects, such as the Pip-Boy to be overly distant.
+
{{--}} Modifying <code>fDefault1stPersonFOV</code> will also modify PipBoy's field of view which might be an undesirable side effect for some users. In that case consider using [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini|ref=<ref name="jp171117" />|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}.
 +
# Under <code>[Display]</code> change <code>iPresentInterval</code> to <code>0</code>.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Disabling vertical sync will cause frame rate to exceed 60 FPS which may cause physics issues and make the game unstable. See [[#High FPS Physics Fix|High FPS Physics Fix]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Depth of field===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-02-26}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}.
 +
# Change <code>bDoDepthOfField=1</code> to <code>bDoDepthOfField=0</code>.
 +
# Change <code>bScreenSpaceBokeh=1</code> to <code>bScreenSpaceBokeh=0</code>.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Will cause underwater effects to disappear.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - controls.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - controls.png|Input settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = Settlement menus ignore remapping.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1544180-keypad-bindingrage/|title=keypad binding....RAGE! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors. See [[#Vertical Sensitivity|Vertical Sensitivity]].
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors. See [[#Vertical sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]].
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
Line 187: Line 363:
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = false
+
|full controller          = true
|full controller notes    = The launcher and some in-game input fields require mouse and keyboard input.
+
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
Line 195: Line 371:
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|button prompts           = xbox
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|controller hotplug        = false
+
|xbox prompts              = true
|controller hotplug notes  =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use the [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/395 Playstation 4 Buttons (Ps3 and Ps4) Mod].
 +
|light bar support        = true
 +
|light bar support notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anonymous|date=2015-12-01}}</ref>
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  = Added in Patch 1.7
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = true
+
|simultaneous input        = hackable
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3538 Keyboard and Gamepad Simultaneously Mod]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3538|title=Keyboard and Gamepad Simultaneously|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = true
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical Sensitivity]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors.
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
 
# Add the following lines.
 
  
<pre>
+
===[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/27019?tab=description RAW INPUT - The Ultimate Mouse Sensitivity Fix]===
[Controls]
+
{{ii}} Disabled Mouse Acceleration, Horizontal/Vertical Parity, Scalable ADS Multiplier, Normalized Sensitivity
fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1
+
This is an "all in one" fix for mouse sensitivity.
fPitchSpeedRatio=1
+
This is not just a dummy esp to load an ini. The esp is necessary and contains multiple edits to normalize mouse movement.
</pre>
+
This mod has nothing to do with vsync, fps limits or game performance in general, but if you want to read and try out my findings, head down to the optional performance section.
}}
+
{{ii}} - Optional files - ADS Sensitivity options of 100%, 50% and 25%. "Immersive Gameplay" & "Horizon" Versions Available.
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
{{--}} Most languages are region locked by default.
 
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
  
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, voice, music, sound effects, footsteps, and radio.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, voice, music, sound effects, footsteps, and radio.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
Line 235: Line 437:
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = hackable
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         = Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#X3DAudio|X3DAudio HRTF]].
 +
|royalty free audio       = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  = Combination of original and licensed music.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{ii}} Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish in most European countries.
 +
{{ii}} Russia and Poland are limited to Russian and Polish, the English language is also available.
 +
{{ii}} The global version has all the languages available, an example is purchasing the game on Green Man Gaming which has all languages, even Japanese.
 +
 +
{{--}} Most languages are region locked by default.
 +
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Not available in Japan.<ref name="release info">[https://bethesda.net/#en/events/game/prepare-for-the-future-fallout-4-important-release-info/2015/10/08/35 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4]</ref>
+
  |notes    = Not available in Japan.
 +
|ref      = <ref name="release info">[https://bethesda.net/#en/events/game/prepare-for-the-future-fallout-4-important-release-info/2015/10/08/35 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4]</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =  Fan translation by [http://www.bn13.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=112830 «BN13»&«tianmiao(天邈) team»]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Asia only, not included in Japan.<ref name="release info"/>
+
  |notes    = Asia only, not included in Japan.Traditional Chinese version lags behind the international version, cannot use the built-in mod store, and some functions do not support Chinese fonts
 +
|ref      = <ref name="release info"/>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Europe and North America only.<ref name="release info"/>
+
  |notes    = Europe and North America only.
 +
|ref      = <ref name="release info"/>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =
+
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Japan only. No other languages are included.<ref name="release info"/>
+
  |notes    = Japan only. No other languages are included.
 +
|ref      = <ref name="release info"/>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =
+
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = South America only.<ref name="release info"/>
+
  |notes    = Central and South America only.
 +
|ref      = <ref name="release info"/>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = hackable
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =
+
  |notes    = Fan audio dub (machine translation) on [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/fallout_4/files/5724.html Zone of Games].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Europe and South America only.<ref name="release info"/>
+
  |notes    = Europe, North, Central and South America only.
 +
|ref      = <ref name="release info"/>
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Mexican Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{ii}} Limited to English only in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.  
+
==Network==
{{ii}} Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish in most European countries, other than the United Kingdom.
+
{{Network/Ports
{{ii}} Russia and Poland are limited to Russian and Polish, the English language is also available.
+
|tcp  = 27000
 +
|udp  = 28000
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
|ref  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s8red/pipboy_app_connection_no_devices_found/cwvm5zl|title=AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/11/fallout-4.html Helix Mod: Fallout 4].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx = true
 +
|vorpx modes = G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes = Excellent 3D environment. Officially supported Game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ vorpX gamelist].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Crash to desktop during Hunter/Hunted===
 +
{{--}} This issue blocks the continuation of a quest chain.
 +
{{ii}} Approaching the quest objective will result in a crash to desktop without any errors. As of current, if you wish to progress the quest-line, you will have to teleport into the related building and then teleport to an area that does not crash the game.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Teleport into building of interest to progress|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJMR0_9KPWg|title=Fallout 4 Hunter/Hunted CRASH FIX|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="refcheck Tmplt">{{Refcheck|user=Tmplt|date=2015-11-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open the console and enter <code>player.moveto 00064dfc</code>.
 +
# Walk around until character of interest spawns. Deal with the situation accordingly.
 +
# When you're done with your business inside the building, open the console and enter <code>coc sanctuaryExt</code>.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} You may walk freely within the building, but exiting it will crash the game.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Go into Steam offline mode and turn off internet connection (or block the game in firewall)
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Entering Cambridge Police Station makes the player fall through the ground===
 +
{{--}} This issue may block the continuation of a quest-chain.<ref name="refcheck Tmplt"/><ref name="Cambridge police station glitch">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881136908251257/ Cambridge police station glitch :: Fallout 4 General Discussions]</ref>
 +
{{ii}} You may speak to characters inside the building if you enable noclip: open the console and enter <code>tcl</code>.
 +
{{ii}} To exit the building afterwards, as the doors did not spawn in, you must teleport to another location, i.e. <code>coc sanctuaryExt</code>.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Pixelated aura around characters and objects===
+
===Game's physics run too fast===
{{ii}} This setting disables the volumetric lighting.
+
{{ii}} The game was designed to run at 60 FPS.
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#High FPS Physics Fix|High FPS Physics Fix]]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
# Open {{file|[[#Configuration files location|Fallout4Prefs.ini]]}}
+
}}
# Under the section <code>[Display]</code>, change:
+
 
<pre>
+
===Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)===
bVolumetricLightingEnable=0
+
{{Fixbox|description=Turn off weapon debris in the launcher<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/moar-games/35/283056/rtx-2080-and-fallout-4/2064003/|title=nvidia.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
iVolumetricLightingQuality=0
+
# Open the '''Fallout 4''' launcher, then under '''Options''', select '''Advanced'''.
</pre>
+
# Click on the '''Weapon Debris''' drop down list, select '''Off'''.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/48078 Weapon Debris Crash Fix]|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Weapon debris will have collision turned off.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Fix Stuttering===
+
===God rays performance fix and no pixelation===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration files|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Inside of {{file|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}, change '''iVolumetricLightingQuality=''' to '''iVolumetricLightingQuality=3'''. Or set god rays quality to '''Ultra''' in launcher.
 +
# Open {{file|Fallout4.ini}}.
 +
# Add '''sStartingConsoleCommand=gr grid 12;gr scale .8;gr maxcascade 1''' under '''[General]''' section
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Ultra quality god rays at same performance as low setting.
 +
{{ii}} Pixelation fix won't work at lower qualities. Value must be set to ultra.
 +
{{ii}} Launcher may not always set value to highest. Check configs to make sure isn't set at "2". Set configs to "read-only".
  
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in borderless windowed mode}}
 
In the launcher, check '''windowed''' and '''borderless'''
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Lower shadow distance to High or Medium}}
 
'''Editor Note''': Add the resolution thingy here.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Graphical issues during rainy weather===
+
===Graphical issues while raining===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Wetness in the advanced menu under options in the launcher|ref=<ref name="Tested by User:Tmplt">Tested by [[User:Tmplt]]</ref>}}
+
# Open the '''Fallout 4''' launcher, then under '''Options''', select '''Advanced'''.
 +
# Check the '''Screen Space Reflections''' checkbox as well as the '''Wetness''' checkbox.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Unchecking '''Screen Space Reflections''' while '''Wetness''' is checked, Could result to this problem, whilst raining.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Broken shadows while playing===
+
===Broken shadows===
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 dark layer issue.jpg|Dark layer example.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 dark layer issue.jpg|Dark layer example.}}
{{--}} Higher resolutions (e.g. 3440x1440, 3840x2160) may have an intrusive dark layer overlapping gameplay.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=162080#p162080 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496880503078226891/#c496880503082826510 No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions]</ref>
+
{{ii}}The default game does not support 21: 9 and 4k resolution, forcing it by modifying the game causes this problem. Even so, if you want to force 21: 9 resolutions and you don't want to have the problem with the shadows you must follow the steps described below. .<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=162080#p162080 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496880503078226891/#c496880503082826510|title=No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=162159#p162159 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://fluidicice.com/Blog/?p=606|title=Fallout 4 Widescreen lighting problem|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change the <code>bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting</code> setting|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=162159#p162159 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[http://fluidicice.com/Blog/?p=606 Fallout 4 Widescreen lighting problem]</ref>}}
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open {{file|[[#Configuration files location|Fallout4Prefs.ini]]}}.
+
# Open {{file|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}.
# Change <code>bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting=1</code> to <code>bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting=0</code>.
+
# Find the following line, and set it to this value.
# Save your changes and close the file.
+
<pre>
 +
bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting=0
 +
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Console doesn't open when pressing the tilde (console) key===
+
===Console not opening when pressing the tilde key===
{{ii}} Add an English keyboard through Windows and push {{key|Alt|Shift}} to switch. Placeholder fix.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Press {{key|Win|R}} and type <code>control input.dll</code> then select '''OK'''.
 +
# Click on the '''Add a language''' button, then find the '''English''' language and {{Key|Double Click}} on it.
 +
# Select '''English (United States)''', then push the '''Add''' button located on the bottom right side.
 +
# Press {{Key|Alt|Shift}} to switch to the '''English''' keyboard layout.
 +
# Launch the game and push {{key|~}}.
 +
 
 +
Alternatively, Spanish/Latin American keyboards can open the console using {{key|Ñ}} instead, without changing any settings. For Finnish keyboards the key to use is {{key|Ö}}.
 +
}}
  
 
===No in-game audio===
 
===No in-game audio===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set audio playback to  16bit 48000 Hz|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s4xxy/no_audio_on_fallout_4_anyone_else_with_the_same/cwu3rds|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set audio playback to  16bit 48000 Hz|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s4xxy/no_audio_on_fallout_4_anyone_else_with_the_same/cwu3rds</ref>}}
 
 
# Navigate to audio playback devices (right-click on speaker icon)
 
# Navigate to audio playback devices (right-click on speaker icon)
 
# Highlight speakers (will probably be one with a green tick)  
 
# Highlight speakers (will probably be one with a green tick)  
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===Major screen tearing when Windows Aero is disabled while in a borderless mode===
 
===Major screen tearing when Windows Aero is disabled while in a borderless mode===
 
{{ii}} This is due to Aero's double buffering.
 
{{ii}} This is due to Aero's double buffering.
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Switch Theme to Windows Aero|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s9fap/borderless_window_mode_screen_tear_fix/ Borderless Window Mode Screen Tear Fix : fo4]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Switch Theme to Windows Aero|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s9fap/borderless_window_mode_screen_tear_fix/|title=Borderless Window Mode Screen Tear Fix : fo4|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Right-click on the desktop.
 
# Right-click on the desktop.
 
# Press '''Personalize'''.
 
# Press '''Personalize'''.
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}}
 
}}
  
===Missing face textures while using SLI or CrossFire===
+
===Permanent slow-motion===
{{ii}} 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.)
+
{{Fixbox|description=Erase configuration files|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
{{ii}} Crossfire appears to work fine when the CrossfireX Application profile is set to TESV.exe (Skyrim) (big fps gain on my 2x5870)
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Delete the configuration files.
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable SLI}}
 
# Open NVIDIA Control Panel
 
# Navigate to '''3D Settings > Configure Multi-GPU, Surround, PhysX'''
 
# Check '''Disable Multi-GPU mode''' under '''Multi-GPU configuration'''
 
# Apply changes.
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable CrossFire}}
 
<!-- Can an AMD user input the CrossFire-equivalent set of procedures here? -JPulowski -->
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Permament slow-motion while playing===
+
===Frame rate locked at 48 FPS===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}}The game uses a Vsync activated by default and it blocks at 60hz that is, by default it blocks at 60fps / 60hz this cappeo method is not good with the Gsync and FreeSync monitors
{{Fixbox/fix|Erase every configuration file located in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable vertical sync and cap the game on rivaturner static server |ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable G-sync (Nvidia) or FreeSync (AMD) |ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}|fix=
 +
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Frame Rate Won't Go Higher Than 48 FPS===
+
===Mouse cursor not visible in menus===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Unlock the framerate|ref=<ref name="Tested by User:Tmplt">Tested by [[User:Tmplt]]</ref><ref>[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/topic/1699-fallout-4-possible-48fps-lock-fix/ Fallout 4, possible 48fps lock fix.]</ref>}}
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# See [[#Fallout 4 Configuration Tool|Fallout 4 Configuration Tool]].
+
# Open {{file|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}.
# Lock the framerate with the [[MSI Afterburner#RivaTuner Statistics Server|RivaTuner Statistics Server]].
+
# Find the following line, and set it to this value.
 +
<pre>
 +
bGamepadEnable=0
 +
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Network==
+
===Slow loading screen===
{{Network/Ports
+
{{ii}} GPU load at the loading screen will be higher.
|tcp  = 27000 <!-- listening, data -->
+
 
|udp  = 28000 <!-- listening, discovery -->
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/10283 FO4 Load Accelerator]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
|upnp =  
+
}}
|ref = <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s8red/pipboy_app_connection_no_devices_found/cwvm5zl AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found]</ref>
+
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator|Load Accelerator Mod]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2018-01-23|comment=Loading screens are indeed tied to frame rate so this helps a lot when the game is on SSD}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Duel Bot enemy stuck in ''Restoring Order''===
 +
{{ii}} When confronting the Mechanist in ''Restoring Order'', a Duel Bot may get stuck under the ground, preventing progress
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Toggle no clip mode|ref=<ref>[https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/walkthroughs/14962-Fallout-4-PC-Console-Commands-Cheat-Codes-Guide Fallout 4: PC Console Commands - Cheat Codes Guide | Walkthroughs | The Escapist]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open the console with {{key|~}}.
 +
# Type in and enter <code>tcl</code> to toggle no clip mode.
 +
# Kill the duel bot, and use the same command to toggle no clip back off.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Bugged progression in ''Emogene Takes a Lover''===
 +
{{ii}} Brother Thomas unlocks the door to where Emogene is supposed to be, but she doesn't appear. Instead, the quest points back to Cabot House and the locked section of the house.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround #1|ref=<ref name="Emogene">[https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Emogene_Takes_a_Lover#There_is_a_way_to_restore_the_quest_normal_flow_.28PC_and_console_are_mandatory.2C_as_usual.29 Talk:Emogene Takes a Lover | Fallout Wiki | Fandom]</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} If you did not receive quest objectives from Edward yet, then it is very easy. You can do this at any game stage until you accept the rescue mission.
 +
 
 +
# Open the console ({{key|~}}).
 +
# Paste in <code>ssq ms09</code>.
 +
# Paste in <code>47ec4.ForceRefIntoAlias emogeneOld</code>.
 +
# Paste in <code>47ec4.ForceRefIntoAlias emogene</code>.
 +
# Close the console ({{key|~}}).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround #2|ref=<ref name="Keith"/><ref name="Emogene"/>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} If the quest objectives are already in your Pip-Boy Data log.
 +
 
 +
# Open the console ({{key|~}}).
 +
# Paste in <code>ssq ms09</code>.
 +
# Paste in <code>prid 47ec4</code>.
 +
# Paste in <code>ForceRefIntoAlias emogeneOld</code>.
 +
# Paste in <code>ForceRefIntoAlias emogene</code>.
 +
# Paste in <code>MoveTo 518ce</code>.
 +
# Paste in <code>enable</code>.
 +
# Close the console ({{key|~}}).
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.
 
  
 +
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 5.0
 
|shader model versions  = 5.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          = Havok<ref>[http://www.havok.com/havok-congratulates-all-of-the-award-nominated-developers-at-e3-2015-many-top-titles-utilizing-havok-tech-congratulations-to-fallout-4-uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-star-wars-battlefront-and/ 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]</ref>
+
|physics          = Havok, Nvidia FLEX
|physics notes    =
+
|physics notes    = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.havok.com/havok-congratulates-all-of-the-award-nominated-developers-at-e3-2015-many-top-titles-utilizing-havok-tech-congratulations-to-fallout-4-uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-star-wars-battlefront-and/|title=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|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[http://physxinfo.com/news/12598/fallout-4-beta-patch-adds-nvidia-flex-based-particle-debris-effects/ Fallout 4 beta patch adds Nvidia FLEX based particle debris effects | PhysXInfo.com]</ref>. Nvidia FLEX used for optional weapon debris and is exclusive to Nvidia GPUs.
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
+
|interface        = Scaleform
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = 1.992e
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Mod Manager===
 +
{{ii}} Mod Managers simplify mod installations, use one of the following.
 +
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194 Mod Organizer]====
 +
{{++}} Powerful and easy-to-use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
 +
{{++}} Features a configuration editor, the F4SE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.
 +
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1 Vortex]====
 +
{{++}} The official mod manager made by Nexus Mods.
 +
{{++}} It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7
+
|minOS    = 7, 8, 10
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz
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|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
  
|recOS    = 8, 10
+
|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290X
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290X
|recVRAM  = 3GB (Nvidia), 4GB (AMD)
+
|recVRAM  = 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD)
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 21:16, 3 March 2024

For the VR version, see Fallout 4 VR.

Fallout 4
Fallout 4 cover
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
id Software
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Creation Engine
Release dates
Windows November 10, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 84
OpenCritic 87
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Unlock[1]
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, Open world, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
Series Fallout
Fallout 4 on HowLongToBeat
Fallout 4 on IGDB
Fallout 4 guide on StrategyWiki
Fallout 4 on MobyGames
Fallout 4 on Wikipedia
Fallout
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

Fallout 4 is a singleplayer first-person and third-person ARPG, open world and shooter game in the Fallout series.

General information

PC Report
Bethesda Forum for Hardware & Software Issues on PC
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Incomplete installer.[2]
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Game of the Year Edition.
Windows
Humble Store
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Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
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Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
Bethesda.net (unavailable)
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Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. This feature can be enabled under Options, Gameplay, by setting Pip-Boy App Enabled to On.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional singleplayer content.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass Contains all paid DLC.
Windows
Automatron
Windows
Wasteland Workshop
Windows
Far Harbor
Windows
Contraptions Workshop
Windows
Vault-Tec Workshop
Windows
Nuka World
Windows
High Resolution Texture Pack (Free) Optional, higher-quality textures for high-end machines. Requires an additional 58 GB of space. 8 GB of RAM and VRAM are recommended.[3]. Many of the textures are just stretched original textures without any improvements in quality. Use Best of Ultra DLC Pack for only improved textures.
Windows

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic New outfits, mounts, pets, decorations, and material skins can be purchased with Creation Club Credits.[4]
Currency Creation Club Credits are a real money purchase that can be exchanged for exclusive content created by Bethesda and outside development partners.[4][5] Creation Club Credits can also be spent on content for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.[6]
Infinite spend Creation Club Credits can be purchased repeatedly without a practical limit.[5]
Unlock New types of gameplay (like survival mode), abilities, locations, enemies, companions, and items can be purchased with Creation Club Credits.[4]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[7]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Add or modify the following lines under [General]:
sIntroSequence=
fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0

Utilities

Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)

Required by many mods for them to work correctly.
Expands the scripting capabilities of the game.

BethINI

BethINI is a .ini optimizer that also works as a configuration utility. It has well-tested and optimized presets that could improve performance and fidelity.
Download BethINI[8]
  1. Download BethINI.
  2. Extract the contents and run BethINI.exe.
  3. In the Setup tab make sure Fallout 4 is selected as Game.
  4. In the Basic tab choose either Vanilla or BethINI presets and choose one of the available presets. BethINI presets are optimized and trimmed versions of Vanilla presets.
  5. Modify settings in each tab as desired.
  6. After finished click Save and Exit in the Basic tab, BethINI will sort your .ini files alphabetically and merge already existing tweaks in your previous .ini files.

Notes

It also supports other Bethesda titles such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas.

Patches

Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch

A comprehensive bug fixing mod that aims to eventually fix every bug with Fallout 4 not officially resolved by the developers.

Mods

Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator

Adjusts shadow distance and volumetric lighting and godrays quality dynamically to achieve targeted frame rate.
Disables frame capping during loading screen to accelerate loading speed.
Installation and configuration[9]
  1. Download the archived file and extract dxgi.dll, dynaperf.ini and the corresponding fallout4-addresses-x.x.x.x.ini file depending on your game version to game directory.
  2. If no corresponding fallout4-addresses-x.x.x.x.ini file is available for your game version either read the mod description page to create a new memory configuration file for your game version or download one that has been already created for your game version by the community. (e.g. Configuration Files For Dynamic Performance Tuner And Load Accelerator mod)
  3. Open dynaperf.ini with a text editor and modify the following key settings:
  • fTargetFPS=[60] - Target FPS is the highest FPS that the game will be allowed to run at, and is also the baseline for 100% load.
  • fShadowDirDistanceMin=[2500] - Minimum possible shadow distance. (e.g. 3000 from the Low quality preset)
  • fShadowDirDistanceMax=[12000] - Maximum possible shadow distance. (e.g. 20000 from the Ultra quality preset)
  • bLoadCapping=[0/1] - Setting it to 1 enables frame capping during loading screens which disables the loading speed acceleration.

Notes

Since the values are changed dynamically by modifying the values in-memory, the mod is version-dependent and each update in the game executable requires a new memory mapping.
To use it with ReShade graphics mod rename ReShade's dxgi.dll to dxgi_linked.dll.[10]

ENBoost

Fixes stuttering issues when there is no more available video memory, occurs when using high-resolution texture mods.
Can force V-sync, includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
Installing and Configuring ENBoost[citation needed]
  1. Download the latest version of ENBoost for Fallout 4.
  2. Unzip all files from the Patch folder in the archive into the installation folder.
  3. Open enblocal.ini with text editor, modify the following values:
  • ApplyStabilityPatch=[false/true] - Stability fixes, the effectiveness varies from user to user. If this worsens the performance, set to false.
  • UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=[false/true] - Recommended to enable for maximum performance.
  • ForceVideoMemorySize=[false/true] - Allocates more video memory from RAM and the pagefile.
  • VideoMemorySizeMb=[RAM + VRAM - 300MB for SSDs, or the VRamSizeTest result - 300MB for HDDs] - [See Notes] Forces video memory available in Mebibytes.
  • ForceVSync=[false/true] - Different than the game's default Vsync, and helps prevent stuttering and screen tearing.
  • VSyncSkipNumFrames=[0, 1, 2, or 3] - Mainly for users with high refresh rate monitors (>60Hz) and should be set to '0' for other users.
  • EnableFPSLimit=[false/true] - Caps the frame rate to assigned value. This will solve the physics issues relating to high frame rates, may also solve screen tearing.
  • FPSLimit=[61.0] - The frame rate you wish to cap the game at.
  • DisableFakeLights=[false/true] - Disables rim lights for all characters. Has a small performance impact.

Notes

If you use ReShade or any other tool that uses the d3d11.dll file, rename that tool's DLL file to dxgi.dll.
If the game is installed on an SSD, do not use the VRamSizeTest utility, as it also allocates some HDD space, which can affect your SSD's life.
Use the VRamSizeTest utility if the game is installed on an HDD to correctly determine the amount of memory that can be allocated to the game.
Some users report that using the borderless window setting with a frame limit increases FPS stability in the game.

Special K

Improves frame pacing, introduces texture caching system to reduce VRAM consumption, eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks and prevent memory fragmentation.
It is recommended to use an up-to-date version of Special K, since most of the settings described in the guide were added as core elements of it.[11]

Previsibines Repair Pack (PRP)

Rebuilds precombines and occlusion information for the entire game, leading to less draw calls and more FPS in CPU-bound situations depending on location.
Requires Unoffical Fallout 4 Patch and All DLC's.
A lightweight, mutually exclusive version designed for players using a large amount of worldspace-changing mods is available.

High FPS Physics Fix

This mod allows you to play Fallout 4 above 60 FPS with normal animation speed and without physics bugs.
Offers the ability to turn off vertical sync on loading screens to speed up game loading.

Modern minimal HUD

Designed to reduce visual pollution on screen and have a tactical modern touch to it, it increases the immersive feeling while still maintaining useful features like mission markers and ammo.

Best of Ultra DLC Pack

This mod is a replacement for Bethesda's official 58GB Ultra High Resolution DLC. It contains only the best HD textures, and leaves out the rest. You will get the same image quality with this 6GB mod as well as better performance, due to cutting out textures which were only stretched from original resolution to 4K without any improvements.

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Saves\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Stores up to 1 GB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).
Xbox Cloud

Video

Launcher settings.
Launcher settings.
Launcher advanced settings.
Launcher advanced settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Supports 16:9 and 16:10 only.
Multi-monitor
Use Flawless Widescreen.
Ultra-widescreen
Use Flawless Widescreen or TruBy9.
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
80° horizontal. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Missing widescreen resolutions. See Widescreen resolution.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA and TAA in launcher. Download Fallout 4 Upscaler mod for DLAA.
High-fidelity upscaling
DLSS 2.5, FSR 2.1, XeSS 1.0
Download Fallout 4 Upscaler[Note 2]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Higher framerates require disabling internal Vsync. See Vertical sync (Vsync).
Going above 120 will cause some major physics issues at higher frame rates. See High FPS Physics Fix.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[12]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Under [Display] modify the following parameters:
iSize W=XXXX
iSize H=XXXX

Field of view (FOV)

FOV Slider and Player Height
  1. Download FOV Slider and Player Height.
  2. Adjust FOVs/PlayerScale with sliders without messing up the Terminal Display and Pipboy with ingame menu. Use it with Mod Configuration Menu and F4SE.

Notes

The Mod Configuration Menu is a settings page for mods! It provides a central location for mod configuration, accessible via the Pause menu. ModSettings are stored in per-mod INI files under Data\MCM\Settings, making it easy to backup and restore settings and even change them outside the game if so desired should the mod support it.
Use Flawless Widescreen[13]
Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[7]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Under [Display] add or modify the following parameters:
fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX
fDefaultWorldFOV=XX

Notes

fDefault1stPersonFOV controls first person camera and PipBoy, fDefaultWorldFOV controls third person camera.
Modifying fDefault1stPersonFOV will also modify PipBoy's field of view which might be an undesirable side effect for some users. In that case consider using Flawless Widescreen.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[12]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Under [Display] change iPresentInterval to 0.

Notes

Disabling vertical sync will cause frame rate to exceed 60 FPS which may cause physics issues and make the game unstable. See High FPS Physics Fix.

Depth of field

Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[14]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Change bDoDepthOfField=1 to bDoDepthOfField=0.
  4. Change bScreenSpaceBokeh=1 to bScreenSpaceBokeh=0.

Notes

Will cause underwater effects to disappear.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Vertical sensitivity

Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors.

RAW INPUT - The Ultimate Mouse Sensitivity Fix

Disabled Mouse Acceleration, Horizontal/Vertical Parity, Scalable ADS Multiplier, Normalized Sensitivity

This is an "all in one" fix for mouse sensitivity. This is not just a dummy esp to load an ini. The esp is necessary and contains multiple edits to normalize mouse movement. This mod has nothing to do with vsync, fps limits or game performance in general, but if you want to read and try out my findings, head down to the optional performance section.

- Optional files - ADS Sensitivity options of 100%, 50% and 25%. "Immersive Gameplay" & "Horizon" Versions Available.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, voice, music, sound effects, footsteps, and radio.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output.[18]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Use X3DAudio HRTF.
Royalty free audio
Combination of original and licensed music.

Localizations

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.
The global version has all the languages available, an example is purchasing the game on Green Man Gaming which has all languages, even Japanese.
Most languages are region locked by default.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Not available in Japan.[19]
Simplified Chinese
Fan translation by «BN13»&«tianmiao(天邈) team»
Traditional Chinese
Asia only, not included in Japan.Traditional Chinese version lags behind the international version, cannot use the built-in mod store, and some functions do not support Chinese fonts[19]
French
Europe and North America only.[19]
German
Italian
Japanese
Japan only. No other languages are included.[19]
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Central and South America only.[19]
Russian
Fan audio dub (machine translation) on Zone of Games.
Spanish
Europe, North, Central and South America only.[19]
Latin American Spanish

Network

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)[20]
TCP 27000
UDP 28000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Fallout 4.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Excellent 3D environment. Officially supported Game, see vorpX gamelist.

Issues unresolved

Crash to desktop during Hunter/Hunted

This issue blocks the continuation of a quest chain.
Approaching the quest objective will result in a crash to desktop without any errors. As of current, if you wish to progress the quest-line, you will have to teleport into the related building and then teleport to an area that does not crash the game.
Teleport into building of interest to progress[21][22]
  1. Open the console and enter player.moveto 00064dfc.
  2. Walk around until character of interest spawns. Deal with the situation accordingly.
  3. When you're done with your business inside the building, open the console and enter coc sanctuaryExt.

Notes

You may walk freely within the building, but exiting it will crash the game.
Go into Steam offline mode and turn off internet connection (or block the game in firewall)

Entering Cambridge Police Station makes the player fall through the ground

This issue may block the continuation of a quest-chain.[22][23]
You may speak to characters inside the building if you enable noclip: open the console and enter tcl.
To exit the building afterwards, as the doors did not spawn in, you must teleport to another location, i.e. coc sanctuaryExt.

Issues fixed

Game's physics run too fast

The game was designed to run at 60 FPS.
See High FPS Physics Fix[citation needed]

Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)

Turn off weapon debris in the launcher[24]
  1. Open the Fallout 4 launcher, then under Options, select Advanced.
  2. Click on the Weapon Debris drop down list, select Off.

Notes

Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled.
Use Weapon Debris Crash Fix

Notes

Weapon debris will have collision turned off.

God rays performance fix and no pixelation

Modify configuration files
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Inside of Fallout4Prefs.ini, change iVolumetricLightingQuality= to iVolumetricLightingQuality=3. Or set god rays quality to Ultra in launcher.
  3. Open Fallout4.ini.
  4. Add sStartingConsoleCommand=gr grid 12;gr scale .8;gr maxcascade 1 under [General] section

Notes

Ultra quality god rays at same performance as low setting.
Pixelation fix won't work at lower qualities. Value must be set to ultra.
Launcher may not always set value to highest. Check configs to make sure isn't set at "2". Set configs to "read-only".

Graphical issues while raining

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Open the Fallout 4 launcher, then under Options, select Advanced.
  2. Check the Screen Space Reflections checkbox as well as the Wetness checkbox.

Notes

Unchecking Screen Space Reflections while Wetness is checked, Could result to this problem, whilst raining.

Broken shadows

Dark layer example.
Dark layer example.
The default game does not support 21: 9 and 4k resolution, forcing it by modifying the game causes this problem. Even so, if you want to force 21: 9 resolutions and you don't want to have the problem with the shadows you must follow the steps described below. .[25][26]
Instructions[27][28]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Find the following line, and set it to this value.
bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting=0

Console not opening when pressing the tilde key

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Press Win+R and type control input.dll then select OK.
  2. Click on the Add a language button, then find the English language and Double Click on it.
  3. Select English (United States), then push the Add button located on the bottom right side.
  4. Press Alt+ Shift to switch to the English keyboard layout.
  5. Launch the game and push ~.

Alternatively, Spanish/Latin American keyboards can open the console using Ñ instead, without changing any settings. For Finnish keyboards the key to use is Ö.

No in-game audio

Set audio playback to 16bit 48000 Hz[29]
  1. Navigate to audio playback devices (right-click on speaker icon)
  2. Highlight speakers (will probably be one with a green tick)
  3. Click "properties" and select advanced tab
  4. Change the "default format" to 16bit 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)

Major screen tearing when Windows Aero is disabled while in a borderless mode

This is due to Aero's double buffering.
Switch Theme to Windows Aero[30]
  1. Right-click on the desktop.
  2. Press Personalize.
  3. Choose a Windows Aero theme.
  4. Press Window Color.
  5. Save changes.

Permanent slow-motion

Erase configuration files[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Delete the configuration files.

Frame rate locked at 48 FPS

The game uses a Vsync activated by default and it blocks at 60hz that is, by default it blocks at 60fps / 60hz this cappeo method is not good with the Gsync and FreeSync monitors
Disable vertical sync and cap the game on rivaturner static server[citation needed]
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
Disable G-sync (Nvidia) or FreeSync (AMD)[citation needed]

Mouse cursor not visible in menus

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Find the following line, and set it to this value.
bGamepadEnable=0

Slow loading screen

GPU load at the loading screen will be higher.
Use FO4 Load Accelerator[14]
Use Load Accelerator Mod[31]

Duel Bot enemy stuck in Restoring Order

When confronting the Mechanist in Restoring Order, a Duel Bot may get stuck under the ground, preventing progress
Toggle no clip mode[32]
  1. Open the console with ~.
  2. Type in and enter tcl to toggle no clip mode.
  3. Kill the duel bot, and use the same command to toggle no clip back off.

Bugged progression in Emogene Takes a Lover

Brother Thomas unlocks the door to where Emogene is supposed to be, but she doesn't appear. Instead, the quest points back to Cabot House and the locked section of the house.
Workaround #1[33]
If you did not receive quest objectives from Edward yet, then it is very easy. You can do this at any game stage until you accept the rescue mission.
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Paste in ssq ms09.
  3. Paste in 47ec4.ForceRefIntoAlias emogeneOld.
  4. Paste in 47ec4.ForceRefIntoAlias emogene.
  5. Close the console (~).
Workaround #2[14][33]
If the quest objectives are already in your Pip-Boy Data log.
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Paste in ssq ms09.
  3. Paste in prid 47ec4.
  4. Paste in ForceRefIntoAlias emogeneOld.
  5. Paste in ForceRefIntoAlias emogene.
  6. Paste in MoveTo 518ce.
  7. Paste in enable.
  8. Close the console (~).

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok, Nvidia FLEX [34][35]. Nvidia FLEX used for optional weapon debris and is exclusive to Nvidia GPUs.
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.992e

Mod Manager

Mod Managers simplify mod installations, use one of the following.

Mod Organizer

Powerful and easy-to-use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
Features a configuration editor, the F4SE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.

Vortex

The official mod manager made by Nexus Mods.
It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.

System requirements

Windows
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
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
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/377160/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (377160) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  2. DLSS and FSR versions are not directly set. The mod offers to choose and download DLLs separately. Confirmed to work with DLSS 2.5.1 and FSR 2.1.

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  2. PSA: Fallout 4 physical disk only has 5GB of data, requires 19GB download : pcgaming - last accessed on May 2023
  3. Fallout 4 Free Updates – High Resolution Texture Pack & PS4 Pro Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
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  5. 5.0 5.1 Fallout 4 - Creation Club on Steam - last accessed on 2020-04-22
  6. Creation Club | Summer 2017 - last accessed on 2020-04-22
    "Creation Club is available via in-game digital marketplaces in both Fallout 4 and Skyrim and purchased with Credits. Credits are available for purchase on PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam. Your Credits are transferable and can be used in both games on the same platform for Steam and Xbox Live."
  7. 7.0 7.1 AFK Mods - [Fallout 4] - Knowledge Base - Useful INI Settings - last accessed on 2017-11-17
  8. BethINI at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community - last accessed on 2017-11-17
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  10. Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator. - Page 2 - File topics - The Nexus Forums - last accessed on 2019-01-16
  11. https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881136898870103/?ctp=92#c4803603197595401149
  12. 12.0 12.1 Verified by User:JPulowski on 2017-11-17
  13. Verified by User:Keith on 2020-02-26
    Flawless Widescreen has a minor bug when pausing/unpausing the game with the Pip-Boy active
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 Verified by User:Keith on 2020-02-26
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  30. Borderless Window Mode Screen Tear Fix : fo4 - last accessed on May 2023
  31. Verified by User:Blackbird on 2018-01-23
    Loading screens are indeed tied to frame rate so this helps a lot when the game is on SSD
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