Fallout: New Vegas

Fallout: New Vegas

Developers
	Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers
	Bethesda Softworks
Engines
	Gamebryo
Release dates
Windows	October 19, 2010

Fallout

Fallout	1997
Fallout 2	1998
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel	2001
Fallout 3	2008
Fallout: New Vegas	2010
Fallout 4	2015

Key points

Shares many similarities with Fallout 3 in terms of its engine and performance.

Extensive modding community.

General information

The Vault, the Fallout wiki

Steam Community Discussions

Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
Amazon.com		Ultimate Edition is also available.
Amazon.co.uk		Ultimate Edition is also available.
Direct2Drive		Ultimate Edition is also available.
GamersGate		Ultimate Edition is also available.
Gamesplanet		Ultimate Edition is also available.
GameStop		Ultimate Edition only.
Green Man Gaming		Ultimate Edition is also available.
Humble Store		Ultimate Edition is also available.
Steam		Ultimate Edition is also available.
Uplay (US/Canada)		Ultimate Edition is also available.
Uplay (EMEA/other)		Ultimate Edition only.

All versions require Steam.

Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition is the complete edition with all DLC.

Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions

DLC may need to be manually enabled in the launcher after purchase.

Name	Notes
Caravan Pack	Pre-order bonus, now sold in Courier's Stash bundle.
Classic Pack	Pre-order bonus, now sold in Courier's Stash bundle.
Mercenary Pack	Pre-order bonus, now sold in Courier's Stash bundle.
Tribal Pack	Pre-order bonus, now sold in Courier's Stash bundle.
Gun Runners' Arsenal
Courier's Stash	Contains Caravan Pack, Classic Pack, Mercenary Pack and Tribal Pack.
Lonesome Road
Old World Blues
Honest Hearts
Dead Money

Essential improvements

Mod Hosts

• Fallout New Vegas Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout New Vegas mods.

Mod Managers

The maximum amount of enabled plugins (.esp or .esm files) is 140. Having more than 139 plugins enabled may lead to crashes on startup, missing animations, textures and sounds.

• Nexus Mod Manager - a manager that allows you to download, install, update and manage your files through an easy to use interface. It integrates with the Nexus sites.
• Mod Organizer - a tool for managing mod collections. It is specifically designed for people who like to experiment with mods and thus need an easy and reliable way to install and uninstall them. It integrates with the Nexus sites.
• Fallout Mod Manager - a fork of the original FOMM, with updates and new features.

Game data

Configuration file location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\FalloutPrefs.ini

Default settings are stored in <path-to-game>\Fallout_default.ini

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves

Autosaves and quicksaves automatically create a backup (*.bak) of the previous save when overwritten.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud		Stores up to 200 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).

Video settings

Video settings.

Graphics option	Option	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor			See Multi-monitor. Position Affects Gameplay.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)		See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed		Working using GameCompanion, also works using OneTweak. Does not work with ShiftWindow and AutoHotkey.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		Set in launcher. Up to 15 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)		Set in launcher. Up to 8x MSAA. HSAA, OGSSAA, SGSSAA, and TrSSAA can be utilized through the anti-aliasing compatibility bits 0x0000F0C1 under NVIDIA Inspector for NVIDIA graphics card.
Vertical sync (Vsync)		Always enabled even when disabled in the launcher; can be disabled but will cause issues, see Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS
120+ FPS		High FPS causes physics, timing and control problems. Run at 60 FPS to avoid any issues.

Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.

Multi-monitor

Adds support for multi-monitor set-ups.

Many fonts become blurry and terminals may become unusable.

HUD is shown on the middle/main monitor.

Multi-monitor Open Fallout_default.ini Find the following lines: iSafeZoneXWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=15

Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:

3840x1024	5040x1050
iSafeZoneXWide=610	iSafeZoneXWide=770
iSafeZoneYWide=15	iSafeZoneYWide=15
iSafeZoneX=610	iSafeZoneX=770

Field of view (FOV)

Edit Field of view (FOV) Edit %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Fallout.ini Find the following line: fDefaultFOV=75.0000

High field of view values can cause scopes not to cover the entire screen when aiming down sights.

If you use the console command "fov ##" achievements will be disabled for the current session of the game, edit the files mentioned above for a permanent fix.

The change will take effect after the start of a new game. To change the FOV for the current game, add the line fDefaultWorldFOV, sample:

fDefaultFOV=80.0000
fDefaultWorldFOV=80.0000

Suggested FOV values (with the assumption of default being good for 5:4):

Aspect Ratio	FOV Value
4:3	79.9000
16:9	105.3000
15:9	99.0000
16:10	95.2000
21:9	80.0000

Windowed

Resolution options can be set in the splash screen.

However, windowed mode cannot be set to native resolution, it will always be limited to a size smaller than native.

Edit windowed resolution Open FalloutPrefs.ini Change the lines: iSize W=1366 iSize H=768 where W= is width and H= is height.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

VSync is enabled at all times, even if the Vertical Sync box is unticked. This setting can be forced in the Fallout_default.ini file.

Force Disable VSync Open Fallout_default.ini Change iPresentInterval=1 to iPresentInterval=0

Input settings

input settings.

Keyboard and mouse	Native	Notes
Remapping		Some menu keys are hardcoded.
Mouse acceleration		Enabled by default; see Mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		Native XInput controller support.
Full controller support		Player name must be entered at the beginning but default name can be chosen with controller.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback

Mouse acceleration

Disable mouse acceleration Go to the installation folder. Open Fallout_default.ini Find the section: [Controls] Add these lines: fForegroundMouseAccelBase=0 fForegroundMouseAccelTop=0 fForegroundMouseBase=0 fForegroundMouseMult=0 If this fix doesn't work, load the Fallout: New Vegas launcher and then add the lines to Fallout.ini. However, you will have to add those lines every time you play Fallout. You can also make Fallout.ini read only, which will prevent mouse acceleration from being reset.

Audio settings

Audio settings.

Audio options	Native	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music, footsteps, voice, effects and radio.
Surround sound		Up to 7.1 output
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper audio functionality on Windows Vista and later.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	CC	Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Turkish				Fan translation, see Turkish.

Turkish

A Turkish fan patch is available here. Separate patches are also available for the following DLCs:

• Dead Money
• Honest Hearts

VR support

3D modes	Native	GG3D	Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision			Use Helix Mod: Fallout New Vegas New Patch.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
Devices	Native	Notes
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Characters "Throwing Up"

This is caused by conflicting character mods, this can usually be fixed with a compatibility patch or by using BOSS to fix the load order.

Game Crashes Randomly

Random Crashes Random Crashes that tell you FalloutNV.exe has stopped working. Download the following mods: NV Stutter Remover, CASM, Fake Fullscreen Mode Windowed. For assistance on downloading these mods: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0E5E8CA384409B11

FalloutNV.exe has stopped working

This usually occurs when trying to quit the game.

Mumble The VOIP program Mumble has known compatibility issues with Fallout: New Vegas. Close Mumble before launch and then open it again once the game has loaded.

Game Stuck On Loading Screen

Perpetual loading screen.

Sometimes attempting to 'load' a save game does not work.

Generate New Autosave Start a new game and playing it to the point where Doc Mitchell tells you to go to the Vigor Tester machine. At this point the game will autosave, and loading your previous save should work now.

Load a different save first Load an older save (or different save). At this point the engine and game are fully loaded, loading your previous save should work now. This is faster than having to skip cutscenes and wait for an autosave, but requires having other saves on your hard drive.

Unable To Level

Caused by using adlevel console command.

rewardxp console command Can be fixed by adding enough XP to level once again. Use the console command rewardxp (e.g. rewardxp 5000 to award 5000xp) and add enough XP to level once again.

Some Sounds Don't Work

Voice acting and Pip-Boy sounds (and possibly others) can not be heard, while the radio and movement can.

Windows Sound Options Can be fixed by correcting the number of sound channels in the configuration of your playback device in Windows.

Application load error P:0000065434

This happens when you start the launcher.

Launcher doesn't open Open Steam as Admin. Rightclick the game in your Steam library and select "Properties". Select the tab "Local content" and click "Verify integrity of game cache". This might be necessary several times. Steam will download the missing/corrupt files.

Launcher can't find Steam Open CMD in Admin-mode Go to your New Vegas installation directory (the same directory where NVSE resides) Create a symbolic link to Steam by typing this command in CMD: mklink "Steam.exe" "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe"

Game Crashes on Startup (NVSE installed properly)

This happens when you start the game, and have mods that utilize NVSE. (New Vegas Script Extender)

Crashes on Startup (NVSE installed properly) Rightclick nvse_loader in the Fallout New Vegas installation folder and select properties. Select the tab "Compatibility" and click "Run this program as administrator" and apply. This could also be the result of mods attempting to change the same object.

Player "Sliding"

Character will continue to move or "slide" a bit sometimes even after they have stopped moving. Note that this should not be confused for the game engine forcing characters to take a full step when moving.

Player "Sliding" Open Control Panel. Navigate to Keyboard settings (NOTE: You may have to change your view from "Category" to "Icons" in order to access Keyboard settings) Under the "Speed" tab, set Repeat Delay to Short, and set Repeat Rate to Slow. This fix does not work for some players. If you know of a solution, please add it to this section.

Data Files get auto loaded on Startup

Affected data files are enabled at all times, even if their boxes in the "Data Files" menu are unticked.

Disable data file autoloading Go to the <path-to-game>\Data\ Search for a file you want disabled with a .nam extension. Rename or delete the selected file. Repeat for any file you want disabled.

If you chose to delete the .nam files, you can recover them by verifying the game data files integrity in Steam.

Application load error 5:0000065434

Occurs when launching the game in any other way than through Steam due to an inappropriate Steam AppID being used.

Can happen when you have a Polish, Czech or Russian version of the game.

Error code P:0000065432 may also apply when the AppID is incorrect.

Installation of Fallout NV Extenders Download New Vegas Script Extender Install the New Vegas Script Extender according to the ReadMe file found in the archive you just downloaded. Download 4GB Fallout New Vegas. Install 4GB Fallout New Vegas by extracting all .dll and .exe files from the archive you just downloaded into your Fallout NV installation folder. Create a shortcut to fnv4gb.exe in your Fallout NV directory and add -SteamAppId 22490 as a launch parameter. The shortcut should now resemble: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout New Vegas enplczru\fnv4gb.exe" -SteamAppId 22490 Use this shortcut command line as an example. It can be used to launch the game through Nexus Mod Manager, Mod Organizer and possibly other launchers. Notes This method only applies to PL/CZ/RU versions of the game. If it fails, try one of the methods below. This method involves installing two extensions. While being mods, they are considered essential.

Match shortcut target AppID with actual Steam AppID Download New Vegas Script Extender Install the New Vegas Script Extender according to the ReadMe file found in the archive you just downloaded. Download 4GB Fallout New Vegas. Install 4GB Fallout New Vegas by extracting all .dll and .exe files from the archive you just downloaded into your Fallout NV installation folder. Find the correct Steam AppID for your version of the game. The easiest way to do this is as follows: Right click the game within Steam, then select "Create Desktop Shortcut." Right click the newly created shortcut on your desktop and select properties. The URL address should be in the form of steam://rungameid/22380, with the last number being the real Steam AppID. Create a shortcut to fnv4gb.exe in your Fallout NV directory and add -SteamAppId xxxxx as a launch parameter. Replace "xxxxx" with your real AppID. Shortcut should now resemble: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout New Vegas\fnv4gb.exe" -SteamAppId 22490 Use this shortcut command line as an example. It can be used to launch the game through Nexus Mod Manager, Mod Organizer and possibly other launchers. Notes This method applies whenever the AppID being launched does not match your Steam installation, such as any localized version of the game or a special edition of the game. As above, this method involves installing two extensions. While being mods, they are considered essential.

Symbolic link creation Open a Command prompt using "Run as Administrator" (Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command prompt). At the prompt type, enter the complete path to the common folder inside the SteamApps folder you use. For example, CD "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\" and press ↵ Enter (if the common folder does not exist, create it). The command prompt should show the above path. If not, try the following steps. Otherwise, skip to Step 4. First, check to see if the path you entered exists. Second, if the path exists, check to see if the drive letter of the path is different than C. If so, in addition to navigating to the folder, you must also enter the drive letter and press ↵ Enter in order to see the path you entered. For example, D: Next, type mklink /d "Fallout New Vegas" "D:\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout New Vegas" and press ↵ Enter (change the example path to your Fallout New Vegas installation folder). Recreate any shortcuts using the new "proper" path (i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout New Vegas\FalloutNVLauncher.exe). Reconfigure your mod managers to also include the changed path. Notes This method creates a symbolic link between where the game is installed, and where it "thinks" it is installed. It allows using the correct path without moving the game files.

Game reinstallation Uninstall the game. Install the game, this time in the default Steam folder. This is frequently: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\ Notes This method moves all the game files to the default Steam folder. Make sure you have enough disk space before doing this.

Game crashes on intro movie on Lenovo machines

When selecting new game when playing on some Lenovo PCs/laptops, a second of the introduction movie is played then the game crashes.

This problem is caused by Lenovo's Onekey Theatre software (changes screen color and sound presets) conflicting with the game.

Stop Onekey Theatre[citation needed] Open the Task Manager. End the process for OnekeyStudio.exe and OnekeySupport.exe.

Onekey Theatre's functions and any associated hotkeys on your machine will not work until the application is started again (can be accessed through the Lenovo folder in the Start menu).

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9
Shader Model support	3
64-bit executable

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Audio	DirectSound
Cutscenes	Bink Video

Enabling HBAO+ for NVIDIA graphics cards

Use the Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000005 with Quality or High Quality.

Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000005. Download NVIDIA Inspector. Open NVIDIA Inspector and click on the crossed wrench and screw icon. Under Profiles select Fallout - New Vegas. Under Ambient Occlusion compatibility insert the flag 0x00000005. Under Ambient Occlusion usage select Enabled. Under Ambient Occlusion setting select your quality of preference, but in order to use HBAO+ you must use Quality or High Quality. Click Apply changes.

Large Address Aware

Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM, when using many heavily scripted mods

Modifications

New Vegas Script Extender

NVSE is required by many mods to work correctly.

Zan AutoPurge Crash Protector

Requires New Vegas Script Extender.

Reduces crash frequency.

Minor general performance improvements.

New Vegas Anti-Crash

Requires New Vegas Script Extender.

Reduces crash frequency.

New Vegas Stutter Remover

Requires New Vegas Script Extender.

Fixes stuttering.

Yukichigai Unofficial Patch

Concentrates only on bug fixes without game changing effects.

Compatible with all mods, as long as it loads directly after the FalloutNV and DLC .esm files.

Mission Mojave - Ultimate Edition

Incompatible with other patch mods, like Yukichigai Unofficial Patch.

Requires all DLCs to be installed in order to work.

A huge bugfix with about 27,000 fixes.

Contains a few questionable changes that are not entirely lore-friendly.

JSawyer

Requires all DLCs to be downloaded and installed in order to work.

A "general difficulty tweak and bug fix mod" by the project director and lead designer of the game, Joshua Sawyer.

New Vegas Uncut

The mod author, MoBurma, has listed content which has been cut from the game due to time constraints.

Restores content from the game in a number of individual mods.

Many mods in the series are not compatible with each other, and are not necessarily suited to use in a full playthrough.

Some mods where indicated can be buggy and not function properly.

Mods such as Freeside Uncut require higher-end computers to perform optimally.

Tale of Two Wastelands

This mod requires Fallout 3.

The mod is still in alpha and may be unstable on some configurations.

Adds all the Fallout 3 content, including the world, quests, NPCs and items, into Fallout: New Vegas, as a separate worldspace.

Can cause many conflicts with existing mods.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP	Vista, 7
Processor (CPU)	Pentium 4 2.4 GHz	Dual Core 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1 GB	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	10 GB
Video card (GPU)	256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible	NVIDIA GeForce 6 series ATI 1300XT series 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible