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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Capped at 60 FPS with the V-Sync mode. Uncapped when V-Sync is disabled, higher framerates will cause the physics to behave oddly.
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{{--}} Capped at 60 FPS through the default Vsync mode. Uncapped when Vsync is disabled, higher framerates will cause the physics and game speed to behave oddly, the lockpicking and hacking minigames may behave incorrectly as such.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
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{{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}}. The Pip-Boy App Enabled setting must be enabled under Gameplay settings in-game.
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{{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}}. This feature can be enabled under '''Options''', '''Gameplay''', and by setting '''Pip-Boy App Enabled''' to '''On'''.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Automatic access to any DLC released for the game when available. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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uMainMenuMusicAttnmB=0
 
uMainMenuMusicAttnmB=0
 
uMainMenuMusicFadeTimeMS=0
 
uMainMenuMusicFadeTimeMS=0
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SIntroSequence=1
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fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0
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SIntroSequence=0
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Utilities===
 
===Utilities===
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====Configuration Tool====
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====Fallout 4 Configuration Tool====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Download the Fallout 4 Configuration Tool|ref=<ref>[http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/102/?]</ref>}}
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# Download [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/102/? here.]
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#Download Bilago's Fallout 4 Configuration tool [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/102/? here.]
 
#Change settings to your hearts content.
 
#Change settings to your hearts content.
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} This tool allows you to change First/Third Person FOV, mouse sensitivity, resolution, and gamepad sensitivity. It also allows you to toggle mouse acceleration, framerate lock, gamepad support, the intro video, windowed borderless mode, and gore. You can also set ini files to read only to prevent settings reversion.
 
{{ii}} This tool allows you to change First/Third Person FOV, mouse sensitivity, resolution, and gamepad sensitivity. It also allows you to toggle mouse acceleration, framerate lock, gamepad support, the intro video, windowed borderless mode, and gore. You can also set ini files to read only to prevent settings reversion.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{cleanup|Messy looking<!-- Weion - Not that I think it looks messy considering. The only way I could see fixing this is removing the variables and just leaving a link to the readme, but I wouldn't recommend that -->, create a better setup guide for the ENB modification <!-- Weion - Not sure how this is possible without omitting information about the variables which was taken from the readme -->, configuration tool has been reported to break stuff<!-- Weion - I didn't write this originally, the only issue I have seen is that it doesn't always accept borderless windowed mode -->}}
  
 
===Mods===
 
===Mods===
 +
====[http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm ENBoost]====
 +
{{++}} Fixes issues such as stuttering when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
 +
{{++}} Can force V-sync and includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Installing and Configuring ENBoost|}}
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 +
# [http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm Download] the latest version of ENBoost for Fallout 4.
 +
# Unzip files and transfer all files inside the <code>Patch</code> folder into the game directory. '''''[See Notes]'''''
 +
# Open enblocal.ini with notepad and modify/note the following values:
 +
 +
:* <code>ApplyStabilityPatch=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Applies important fixes but effectiveness varies from user to user, if the performance is worse then ''disable'' this.
 +
:* <code>UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Disables Graphics Modification Code for maximal performance.
 +
:* <code>ForceVideoMemorySize=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' this to allocate more video memory from the RAM and page file (HDD).
 +
::* <code>VideoMemorySizeMb=[RAM+VRAM-300MB for SSDs, '''''or''''' [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest_Result]-300MB for HDDs]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' Forces video memory available in Mebibytes.
 +
:* <code>ForceVSync=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Disable]''''' Claims to be different compared to the games included Vsync implementation, and could possibly assist further in resolving screen tear.
 +
::* <code>VSyncSkipNumFrames=[0, 1, 2, or 3]</code> - This tells the frame buffer to ignore the back buffer 0, 1, 2, or 3 contiguous cycles before grabbing a frame. This feature is mainly for users with high refresh rate monitors (>60Hz) and should be set to '0' for most other users.
 +
:* <code>EnableFPSLimit=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Caps the framerate to an assigned value (below) this will solve the physic bugs relating to high FPS and may solve screen tearing without the input lag associated with vsync.
 +
::* <code>FPSLimit=[61.0]</code> - '''''[61.0]''''' Change this to what ever framerate you wish to cap the game at.
 +
:* <code>DisableFakeLights=[false/true]</code> - '''''[Enable]''''' Disables "invalid back lights" for all characters which caused them to glow on all sides, has a small performance impact.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} If you use ReShade or any other mod that uses the <code>d3d11.dll</code> file then rename the '''''other''''' (e.g. ReShade) DLL file to <code>dxgi.dll</code>
 +
{{ii}} '''IMPORTANT''' - If the game is installed on an SSD do not use the VRamSizeTest utility as it also allocates some HDD space which can affect SSD life '''''[RAM+VRAM]'''''.
 +
{{ii}} Use the [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest] utility if the game is installed on a HDD to correctly determine the amount of memory that can be allocated to the game '''''[RAM+VRAM+PageFile]'''''.
 +
}}
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====[http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/1822/ Shadow Boost]====
 
====[http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/1822/ Shadow Boost]====
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{{mm}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/1822/ Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to read the readme]
 
 
{{++}} Reduces stuttering and raises framerate by dynamically lowering the distance of the Shadows until a certain FPS is achieved.
 
{{++}} Reduces stuttering and raises framerate by dynamically lowering the distance of the Shadows until a certain FPS is achieved.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing and Configuring Shadow Boost|}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Installing and Configuring Shadow Boost|}}
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<ol>
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−
<li> [http://www.dev-c.com/fallout4/shadowboost/ Download] the latest version of Shadow Boost for Fallout 4.
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# [http://www.dev-c.com/fallout4/shadowboost/ Download] the latest version of Shadow Boost for Fallout 4.
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<li> Unzip files and transfer all files inside the <code>bin</code> folder into the game directory.
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# Unzip files and transfer all files inside the <code>bin</code> folder into the game directory.
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<li> Open ShadowBoost.ini with notepad and modify/note the following values:<br>
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# Open ShadowBoost.ini with notepad and modify/note the following values:
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<ul>
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−
<li><code>fTargetFramerate=[40.0]</code> - '''''[59.0]''''' This is controls the FPS that the mod will target and decrease the shadow distance until that framerate is met</li>
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:* <code>fTargetFramerate=[40.0]</code> - '''''[59.0]''''' '''''[See Notes]''''' This is controls the FPS that the mod will target and decrease the shadow distance until that framerate is met
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{{ii}} Set this to one frame below what your capped/vsync FPS is, as Shadow Boost will not increase the shadows back to its maximum.
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:* <code>fDistChangeSpeed=[1.0]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' This controls the speed that the shadow distance changes. (Safe value range is between '''0.5 to 5.0''')
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<li><code>fShadowDrawDistMin=[2000.0]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' Controls how much the shadow distance can decrease.</li>
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:* <code>fShadowDrawDistMin=[2000.0]</code> - Controls how much the shadow distance can decrease.
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<li><code>fShadowDrawDistMax=[15000.0]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' Controls the maximum distance that is achievable when Shadow Boost isn't required.</li>
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:* <code>fShadowDrawDistMax=[15000.0]</code> - '''''[See Notes]''''' Controls the maximum distance that is achievable when Shadow Boost isn't required.
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</ul>
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−
</ol>
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Too much of a gap between the fShadowDrawDistMin and fShadowDrawDistMax values may cause stuttering, watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7DOT3B07Ns Gopher's Mod Clinic video on Shadow Boost] for more information
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{{ii}} Set the <code>fTargetFramerate</code> value to one frame below what your capped/vsync FPS is, as Shadow Boost will not increase the shadows back to its maximum.
 +
{{ii}} To achieve a less or negligible amount of stutter(See Below) that high <code>fShadowDrawDistMax</code> values may cause, try increasing the <code>fDistChangeSpeed</code> value.
 +
{{ii}} Too much of a gap between the fShadowDrawDistMin and fShadowDrawDistMax values may cause stuttering, as it will increase the time to lower the shadow distance if the fShadowDrawDistMax is set too high.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==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 files location===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\}}
 
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\}}
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{{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.}}
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{{Image|Fallout 4 - graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
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{{Image|Fallout 4 - graphics settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Only supports 16:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios.
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|widescreen resolution notes= Supports 16:9 and 16:10 only.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|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        = Some UI elements are cut off.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=162036#p162036 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref>
−
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = This [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/990 mod] fixes most issues. Also see the [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=162080#p162080 WSGF topic]. For 3440x1440 see also [[#Dark shadow layer over gameplay|Dark shadow layer over gameplay]].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].  
−
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd                = false
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Dark shadow layer over gameplay|Dark shadow layer over gameplay]].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]].
 
|fov                        = Hackable
 
|fov                        = Hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = .ini tweak required to run with proper resolution.
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|windowed notes            = Missing widescreen resolutions. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  = .ini tweak required to run with proper resolution.
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and [[TAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]].
−
|vsync                      = false
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|vsync                      = hackable
−
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. High frame rates exceeding 60 FPS can cause timing related issues.<ref name="vsync issue"/><ref name="framerate limitation"/> If VSync is disabled, [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]] to avoid these issues.
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|vsync notes                = Enabled by default, may cause lag input. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS through the default Vsync mode.
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate caps.<ref>[https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/613008088824741888 Bethesda Softworks on Twitter: Fallout 4 is 1080p & 30fps on Xbox One and PS4. Resolution and FPS are not limited in any way on the PC]</ref> <br/> High frame rates exceeding 60 FPS can cause timing related issues,<ref name="vsync issue"/><ref name="framerate limitation"/> [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]] to avoid these issues.
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|120 fps notes              = Affected by some major physics issues at higher framerates. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 +
{{ii}} Partial fixes for [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/274/? 2560x1080] and [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/990 3440x1440].
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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# Open {{File|Fallout4Prefs.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
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# Find the following lines, and set them to the desired values.
 +
 +
<pre>
 +
iSize W=YourWidth
 +
iSize H=YourHeight
 +
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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# Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
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# Add the following lines, and set them to the desired values.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change the Field of View variables in the configuration files}}
 
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<ol>
 
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<li> Open {{file|[[#Configuration files location|Fallout4Custom.ini]]}}.
 
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<li> Find or add the <code>[Display]</code> section.
 
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<li> Add these lines:
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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fDefaultWorldFOV=XX
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[Display]
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=YY
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fDefaultFOV=YourGlobalFOV
 +
fDefaultWorldFOV=YourThirdPersonFOV
 +
fDefault1stPersonFOV=YourFirstPersonFOV
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
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<li> Save your changes.
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−
</ol>
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} <code>XX</code> is your desired FOV in third person. <code>YY</code> is the desired FOV in first person.
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{{ii}} Setting '''fDefaultFOV''' to values higher than 80 will cause certain objects, such as the Pip-Boy to appear as overly small.
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{{ii}} Using <code>fov XX</code> in the in-game console method results in broken first-person FOV.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change the Field of View in-game|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Vetle]]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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<ol>
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# Open {{File|Fallout4Prefs.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
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<li> Open the in-game console.
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# Find the following lines, and set them to the desired values.
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<li> Write <code>fov xx yy</code>, where <code>xx</code> is the 3rd person FOV value, and <code>yy</code> is the 1st person FOV value e.g.: <code>fov 100 90</code>.
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−
</ol>
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<pre>
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'''Notes'''
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iSize W=YourWidth
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{{ii}} Writing <code>fov xx</code> will reset the 1st person FOV value to default.
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iSize H=YourHeight
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{{ii}} Exiting the game will reset the FOV to the values set in the <code>.ini</code>-files.
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</pre>
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{{ii}} Using the command <code>saveini</code> will cause the FOV settings to keep even after a restart. This doesn't appear to affect any <code>.ini</code>-files and actual location of the saved value is unknown.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Fixes for graphics problems===
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
−
{{ii}} This setting disables the volumetric lighting.
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{{--}} Major physics issues at framerates higher than 60. Some input lag is also present.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Get rid of pixely aura around characters when preset is above Low}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
−
# Open {{file|[[#Configuration files location|Fallout4Prefs.ini]]}}
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# Open {{File|Fallout4Prefs.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
−
# Under the section <code>[Display]</code>, change:
+
# Find the following line, and set it to this value.
 +
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
−
bVolumetricLightingEnable=0
+
iPresentInterval=0
−
iVolumetricLightingQuality=0
 
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
 
+
{{ii}} Lock the framerate at 60 FPS or higher with the [[MSI Afterburner#RivaTuner Statistics Server|RivaTuner Statistics Server]].
−
{{ii}} The setting is called '''Godrays quality''' in the launcher
 
−
{{ii}} Using the official launcher to disable god rays won't work in any other preset than Low. The launcher is bugged and doesn't set <code>bVolumetricLightingEnable</code> when turning god rays off. The setting will re-enable itself whenever options are accessed.
 
−
{{ii}} This might be a bug that manifests only on older AMD cards. <small>Happens on my 2xHD5870. Reports on the Steam forums also mention a HD6950 (includes a screenshot): http://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881121379899232/ Not that surprising as it is a feature developed by nvidia. Setting bNvGodraysEnable to 0 in Fallout4.ini doesn't seem to have any effect on this though.</small>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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{{Image|Fallout 4 - controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
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{{Image|Fallout 4 - controls.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          = Some game functions ignore remapping. The number pad cannot be remapped.<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1544180-keypad-bindingrage/ keypad binding....RAGE! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>
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|key remap notes          = Settlement menus ignore remapping. The number pad cannot be remapped.<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1544180-keypad-bindingrage/ keypad binding....RAGE! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</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 fix|Vertical sensitivity fix]].
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|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          =  
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    = Launcher requires keyboard/mouse input.
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|full controller notes    = The launcher and some in-game input fields require mouse and keyboard input.  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity fix]]===
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical Sensitivity]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Modifying the vertical mouse sensitivity}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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Edit Fallout4Custom.ini
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# Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
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<ol>
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# Add the following lines.
−
<li> Open {{file|[[#Configuration files location|Fallout4Custom.ini]]}}.
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−
<li> Find or add the <code>[Controls]</code> section.
 
−
<li> Add these lines:
 
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 +
[Controls]
 
fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1
 
fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1
 
fPitchSpeedRatio=1
 
fPitchSpeedRatio=1
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
−
<li> Save your changes.
 
−
</ol>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
−
{{cleanup|I'm working on this so uh... please wait, what the fuck is this anyway?????}}
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{{--}} 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 settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = true
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
}}
 
}}
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−
{{ii}} Limited to English only in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
 
−
{{ii}} Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish in most European countries, other than the United Kingdom.
 
−
{{ii}} Russia and Poland are limited to Russian and Polish, the English language is also available.
 
−
{{--}} Every language is region locked.
 
  
 
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==Issues unresolved==
+
{{ii}} Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish in most European countries.
−
===Crash to desktop during Hunter/Hunted===
+
{{ii}} Russia and Poland are limited to Russian and Polish, the English language is also available.
−
{{--}} 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.
+
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Pixelated aura around characters and objects===
 +
{{ii}} This setting disables the volumetric lighting, along with the god ray effect.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Teleport into building of interest to progress|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJMR0_9KPWg Fallout 4 Hunter/Hunted CRASH FIX]</ref><ref name="Tested by User:Tmplt">Tested by [[User:Tmplt]]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
−
# Open the console and enter <code>player.moveto 00064dfc</code>.
+
# Open {{File|Fallout4Prefs.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
−
# Walk around until character of interest spawns. Deal with the situation accordingly.
+
# Find the following lines, and set them to these values.
−
# When you're done with your business inside the building, open the console and enter <code>coc sanctuaryExt</code>.
+
 
−
'''Notes'''
+
<pre>
−
{{ii}} You may walk freely within the building, but exiting it will crash the game.
+
bVolumetricLightingEnable=0
 +
iVolumetricLightingQuality=0
 +
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Entering Cambridge Police Station makes the player fall through the ground<ref name="Tested by User:Tmplt">Tested by [[User:Tmplt]]</ref><ref name="Cambridge police station glitch">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881136908251257/]</ref>===
+
===Major stuttering===
−
{{--}} This issue may block the continuation of a quest-chain.
+
{{ii}} This does not solve the issue entirely (Placeholder text)
−
{{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==
 
−
===Fix Stuttering===
 
−
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in borderless windowed mode}}
+
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
−
In the launcher, check '''windowed''' and '''borderless'''
+
# Lower shadow distance to High or Medium
−
{{ii}} When you change this option, resolution will probably change automatically to something unsuitable. Check that it is at native/desired value before launching.
+
# In the launcher, check '''windowed''' and '''borderless'''
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Lower shadow distance to High or Medium}}
+
# See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Graphical issues during rainy weather===
+
===Graphical issues while raining===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{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>}}
+
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref name="Tested by User:Tmplt">Tested by [[User:Tmplt]]</ref>}}
 +
# Open the '''Fallout 4''' launcher, then under '''Options''', select '''Advanced'''.
 +
# Uncheck the '''Wetness''' checkbox.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Dark shadow layer over gameplay===
+
===Broken shadows while playing===
 
{{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>
+
<!-- Placeholder keypoint, sorry -->
−
 
+
{{--}} Ultra-widescreen and 4K Ultra HD resolutions are affected by this bug.<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>
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{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>}}
+
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|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>}}
−
# Open {{file|[[#Configuration files location|Fallout4Prefs.ini]]}}.
+
# Open {{File|Fallout4Prefs.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
−
# 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}} This issue occurs with some non-US keyboard layouts.
 
−
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use quote key|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Pridit]]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
−
Pressing {{key|'}} may trigger the console.
+
<!-- Generic Instructions - Need to be moved to the Windows section eventually, I also will need to clean them up -->
−
{{ii}} If your keyboard is in Spanish, press {{key|ñ}}.
+
# Push {{key|Win|R}} and type <code>control input.dll</code> then select '''OK'''.
−
{{ii}} If your keyboard uses Finnish/Swedish/German/Italian qwerty layout, press {{key|ö}}.
+
# Click on the '''Add a language''' button, then find the '''English''' language and {{Key|Double Click}} on it.
−
{{ii}} If your keyboard uses French azerty layout, press {{key|ù}}.
+
# Select '''English (United States)''', then push the '''Add''' button located on the bottom right side.
 +
# Push {{Key|Alt|Shift}} to switch to the '''English''' keyboard layout.
 +
# Launch the game and push {{key|~}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Excessive Screen Tearing===
+
===Major screen tearing when Windows Aero is disabled while in a borderless mode===
−
{{ii}} When using [Windowed][Borderless] in Windows 7 & 8
+
{{ii}} This is due to Aero's double buffering.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{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/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>}}
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Missing face textures===
+
===Missing face textures while using SLI or CrossFire===
 
{{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.)
 
{{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.)
 
{{ii}} Crossfire appears to work fine when the CrossfireX Application profile is set to TESV.exe (Skyrim) (big fps gain on my 2x5870)
 
{{ii}} Crossfire appears to work fine when the CrossfireX Application profile is set to TESV.exe (Skyrim) (big fps gain on my 2x5870)
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Permanent Slow-motion Bug===
+
===Permament slow-motion while playing===
−
{{ii}}This bug may occur when using Jet, or any other item that slows down time in-game.
 
−
{{ii}}You will be stuck in a slow motion state across all your saves. Reloading or waiting will not fix this.
 
−
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete the ini files in My Documents}}
+
{{Fixbox/fix|Erase every configuration file located in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
−
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\</code>
+
}}
−
# Delete all of the ini files in this folder. You do NOT need to delete your saves.
 
−
# Run the Fallout 4 Launcher
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} If you have made any previous changes to your ini files, you will need to redo them after you run the launcher.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Frame Rate Won't Go Higher Than 48 FPS===
+
===Framerate locked to 48 FPS===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
−
{{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>}}
+
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
−
See [[#Fallout 4 Configuration Tool|Fallout 4 Configuration Tool]].
+
# Open {{File|Fallout4Prefs.ini}} with a text editor, in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files location]].
 +
# Find the following line, and set it to this value.
 +
<pre>
 +
iPresentInterval=0
 +
</pre>
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} The framerate may be limited by external tools, such as those in your graphics card's control panel, or an external program such as [http://gaming.msi.com/features/afterburner MSI Afterburner].
+
{{ii}} Lock the framerate at 60 FPS with the [[MSI Afterburner#RivaTuner Statistics Server|RivaTuner Statistics Server]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
−
{{ii}} Used to communicate with the [[#Pip-Boy app|Pip-Boy app]].
 
 
{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 27000 <!-- listening, data -->
 
|tcp  = 27000 <!-- listening, data -->
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|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>
 
|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>
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.
  
 +
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API

Revision as of 18:28, 24 November 2015

Fallout 4
Fallout 4 cover
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Creation Engine
Release dates
Windows November 10, 2015
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Fallout 4 on Wikipedia
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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

Key points

Capped at 60 FPS through the default Vsync mode. Uncapped when Vsync is disabled, higher framerates will cause the physics and game speed to behave oddly, the lockpicking and hacking minigames may behave incorrectly as such.

General information

PC Report
Bethesda Forum for Hardware & Software Issues on PC
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 Incomplete installer.[1]
Windows
Publisher website
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Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
Amazon.co.uk
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Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Ubisoft Store
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Windows
All versions require Steam.
The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for Android, iOS, and Incorrect store name. See here for available options.. This feature can be enabled under Options, Gameplay, and by setting Pip-Boy App Enabled to On.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Utilities

Fallout 4 Configuration Tool

Instructions
This page may require cleanup to meet basic quality standards. The specific problem is: Messy looking, create a better setup guide for the ENB modification , configuration tool has been reported to break stuff. You can help by modifying the article. The discussion page may contain useful suggestions.

Mods

ENBoost

Fixes issues such as stuttering when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
Can force V-sync and includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
Instructions

Shadow Boost

Reduces stuttering and raises framerate by dynamically lowering the distance of the Shadows until a certain FPS is achieved.
Instructions

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video settings

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

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Ultra-widescreen

Partial fixes for 2560x1080 and 3440x1440.

4K Ultra HD

Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Windowed

Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Major physics issues at framerates higher than 60. Some input lag is also present.
Instructions

Input settings

Input settings.
Input settings.

Template:Input settings

Vertical Sensitivity

Instructions

Audio settings

Most languages are region locked by default.
Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Not available in Japan.[2]
Traditional Chinese
Asia only, not included in Japan.[2]
French
Europe and North America only.[2]
German
Italian
Japanese
Japan only. No other languages are included.[2]
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
South America only.[2]
Russian
Spanish
Europe and South America only.[2]
Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish in most European countries.
Russia and Poland are limited to Russian and Polish, the English language is also available.

Issues fixed

Pixelated aura around characters and objects

This setting disables the volumetric lighting, along with the god ray effect.
Instructions

Major stuttering

This does not solve the issue entirely (Placeholder text)
Instructions

Graphical issues while raining

Instructions

Broken shadows while playing

Dark layer example.
Dark layer example.
Ultra-widescreen and 4K Ultra HD resolutions are affected by this bug.[3][4]
Instructions

Console not opening when pressing the tilde key

Instructions

No in-game audio

Instructions

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

This is due to Aero's double buffering.
Instructions

Missing face textures while using SLI or CrossFire

Currently the game does not support SLI and CrossFire, which might cause missing face textures on the main character. (e.g. Black face texture, wrong skin color etc.)
Crossfire appears to work fine when the CrossfireX Application profile is set to TESV.exe (Skyrim) (big fps gain on my 2x5870)
Instructions

Permament slow-motion while playing

Instructions

Framerate locked to 48 FPS

Instructions

Network

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)[5]
TCP 27000
UDP 28000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok[6]
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

A 64-bit system is required.
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		 Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz
AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
AMD Radeon R9 290X
3GB (Nvidia), 4GB (AMD) of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 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.

References