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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. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Download | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Download BethINI|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rd.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67|title=BethINI at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community|date=2017-11-17}}</ref>}} |
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− | # | + | # Extract the contents and run <code>BethINI.exe</code>. |
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− | {{ii}} | + | {{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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{{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. | {{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. | ||
{{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. | {{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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|vsync notes = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:19, 16 November 2017
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 10, 2015 |
Fallout | |
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Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
For the VR version, see Fallout 4 VR.
Key points
- Extensive modding support and community.
- Frame rates above 60 FPS will cause the game physics to behave strangely and the lockpicking/hacking mini-games to behave erratically.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Incomplete installer.[2] | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- 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, by setting Pip-Boy App Enabled to On.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | Contains all paid DLC. | |
Automatron | ||
Wasteland Workshop | ||
Far Harbor | ||
Contraptions Workshop | ||
Vault-Tec Workshop | ||
Nuka World | ||
High Resolution Texture Pack | (Free) Optional, much higher-quality textures for high-end machines. Requires an additional 58 GB of space. 8GB of RAM and VRAM are recommended.[3] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Utilities
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.
Instructions |
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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
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.
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Stores up to 1 GB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Major physics issues at frame rates higher than 60. Some input lag is also present.
Instructions |
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Disable V-Sync + No Screen Tearing (Fast-Sync Method)
Instructions |
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Disable Depth of Field
- Will cause underwater effects to disappear.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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Vertical sensitivity
Instructions |
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Audio settings
- Most languages are region locked by default.
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.[4]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Not available in Japan.[5] | |||
Traditional Chinese | Asia only, not included in Japan.[5] | |||
French | Europe and North America only.[5] | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japan only. No other languages are included.[5] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Central and South America only.[5] | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Europe, North, Central and South America only.[5] |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Fallout 4. |
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.
Instructions |
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Entering Cambridge Police Station makes the player fall through the ground
- This issue may block the continuation of a quest-chain.[6][7]
- 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
Pixelated aura around characters and objects
- This setting disables the volumetric lighting, along with the god ray effect.
Instructions |
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Major stuttering
- This does not solve the issue entirely (Placeholder text)
Instructions |
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Graphical issues while raining
Instructions |
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Broken shadows while playing
Instructions |
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Console not opening when pressing the tilde key
Instructions |
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No in-game audio
Instructions |
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Major screen tearing when Windows Aero is disabled while in a borderless mode
- This is due to Aero's double buffering.
Instructions |
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Permanent slow-motion while playing
Instructions |
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Frame rate locked to 48 FPS
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Slow Loading Screen
- GPU load at the loading screen will be higher.
Instructions |
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Network
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[10] |
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TCP | 27000 |
UDP | 28000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok, [11] NVIDIA FLEX[12] | NVIDIA FLEX used for optional weapon debris and is exclusive to NVIDIA GPUs. |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.992e |
System requirements
- A 64-bit system is required.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 AMD Radeon R9 290X 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Fallout 4 - Game Engine Speed Tied to Framerate - YouTube
- ↑ PSA: Fallout 4 physical disk only has 5GB of data, requires 19GB download : pcgaming
- ↑ Fallout 4 Free Updates – High Resolution Texture Pack & PS4 Pro Support
- ↑ http://www.subeimagenes.com/img/screenshot061-1594937.jpg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Cambridge police station glitch :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF
- ↑ No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found
- ↑ Havok's Blog Post: Congratulates all of the Award-Nominated Developers at E3 2015; Many Top Titles Utilizing Havok Tech, Congratulations to Fallout 4 and Many Others
- ↑ Fallout 4 beta patch adds Nvidia FLEX based particle debris effects | PhysXInfo.com
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