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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, GFWL | Launcher uses {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check, run with {{file|Fallout3.exe}} to bypass.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, GFWL | Launcher uses {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check, run with {{file|Fallout3.exe}} to bypass.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/Fallout3_4.html|title=Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> <br /><br /> Some other copies use {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.85}}. <br /> Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | fallout-3-game-of-the-year-edition | DRM-free | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable. Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | fallout-3-game-of-the-year-edition | DRM-free | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable. Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-3 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|fallout-3-game-of-the-year-edition|Game of the Year Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-3 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|fallout-3-game-of-the-year-edition|Game of the Year Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit Field of view (FOV)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit Field of view (FOV)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/Fallout3_8.html|title=TweaksGuides.com Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout3\FALLOUT.ini}} | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout3\FALLOUT.ini}} | ||
# Find the section: <code>[Display]</code> | # Find the section: <code>[Display]</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>[http://nukacolafanclub.blog86.fc2.com/blog-entry-23.html 1.1.0.35パッチに異常なマウス加速の問題 Fallout3 - Nuka-Cola Fan Club]</ref><ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>[http://nukacolafanclub.blog86.fc2.com/blog-entry-23.html 1.1.0.35パッチに異常なマウス加速の問題 Fallout3 - Nuka-Cola Fan Club]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1125275-mouse-acceleration-in-new-patch-makes-game-unplayable|title=Mouse acceleration in new patch makes game unplayable - Bethesda Softworks Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini}} | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini}} | ||
# Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code> | # Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code> | ||
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|separate volume notes = Music, footsteps, voice, effects and radio. | |separate volume notes = Music, footsteps, voice, effects and radio. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = In-game Audio, up to 7.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = In-game Audio, up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> Cutscene Audio is 2.0. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Shows one subtitle at a time. | |subtitles notes = Shows one subtitle at a time. | ||
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===Game crashes randomly=== | ===Game crashes randomly=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Multiple Core CPU Fix|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Multiple Core CPU Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/20199-fallout-3-windows-7-w-quad-core.html|title=Fallout 3 on Windows 7 w/quad core - Windows 7 Help Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg/iOEsWghCX50 Fallout 3 lreeze-ups with Quad (or Triple) core processors... a solution. | comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg]</ref>|fix= |
{{++}} The '''most common fix''' required for this game. | {{++}} The '''most common fix''' required for this game. | ||
{{ii}} Not required for the GOG.com version<ref name="GOG.com employee response">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/release_fallout_3_game_of_the_year_edition_66479/post10 - GOG.com employee response]</ref> or the latest Steam version. | {{ii}} Not required for the GOG.com version<ref name="GOG.com employee response">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/release_fallout_3_game_of_the_year_edition_66479/post10 - GOG.com employee response]</ref> or the latest Steam version. | ||
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===Crash when starting new game or loading save=== | ===Crash when starting new game or loading save=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=unsupported IGPs and Windows 10 AU: use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/17209/ graphics bypass]|ref=<ref>[http://forums.techgage.com/showthread.php?t=5052 How to Play Fallout 3 On Intel - Techgage.com]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=unsupported IGPs and Windows 10 AU: use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/17209/ graphics bypass]|ref=<ref>[http://forums.techgage.com/showthread.php?t=5052 How to Play Fallout 3 On Intel - Techgage.com]</ref>}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Reset codecs|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reset codecs|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/897990-codec-investigation-project/|title=Codec Investigation Project - Fallout 3 PC Issues - Bethesda Softworks Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Check if renaming {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Music}} or {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Video}} solves the issue. | # Check if renaming {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Music}} or {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Video}} solves the issue. | ||
# If so, [[Microsoft Windows#Codec hell|fix codecs]]. | # If so, [[Microsoft Windows#Codec hell|fix codecs]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|IndirectSound]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2017-10-19|comment=Tested under Windows 10 version 1709}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|IndirectSound]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2017-10-19|comment=Tested under Windows 10 version 1709}}</ref>}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable MP3 decoding in LAV Splitter Configuration|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable MP3 decoding in LAV Splitter Configuration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://wiki.tesnexus.com/index.php/Radio_stutter_fix|title=Radio stutter fix - Nexus Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Might work with similar codec packs, for example ffdshow. | {{ii}} Might work with similar codec packs, for example ffdshow. | ||
# Open ''LAV Splitter Configuration'' program by finding the shortcut in the Start Menu. | # Open ''LAV Splitter Configuration'' program by finding the shortcut in the Start Menu. |
Revision as of 23:03, 9 May 2023
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo (TES Engine) | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 91 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
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 | |
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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 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Fallout 3 is a singleplayer first-person open world RPG shooter developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game marks the shift of the series from isometric 2D graphics and turn-based combat to full-3D graphics and real-time combat.
The Microsoft Windows version of game was released physically at retail stores and digitally on Steam on October 28, 2008. A total of five DLC expansions were released for the game (Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout and Mothership Zeta), and on October 12, 2009, the base game along with all five expansions were bundled and released as Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition on all platforms.[1] On June 2, 2017, a DRM-free version of the the Game of the Year Edition was released on GOG.com.[2]
The Steam version of the game out-of-the-box is not optimized for Windows 8 and above, however, many of these issues can be alleviated by installing various stability and compatibility mods. The GOG release features three such modifications pre-applied to the game: Games For Windows – LIVE Disabler, Large Address Aware and Multi-Core CPU Fix.
The modding community for Fallout 3 is extensive; with the officially-provided Garden of Eden Creation Kit, players have produced a variety of mods. The largest repository of Fallout 3 mods is available at Nexus Mods
As of 2021, bug-fix and stability mods are still strongly recommended, be it either the Steam or GOG release. See Modifications section for more information.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Game of the Year Edition)
- Steam Community Discussions
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for Fallout 3 mods.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Launcher uses SecuROM 7 DRM disc check, run with Fallout3.exe to bypass.[3] Some other copies use SafeDisc v4.85 DRM[Note 1]. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. |
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Epic Games Store | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable. Game of the Year Edition. | |||
GamersGate | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Game of the Year Edition | ||||
GOG.com | Game of the Year Edition, multi-core issues are fixed.[6] | |||
Green Man Gaming | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Humble Store | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Does not require Xbox Live log-in.[7] Game of the Year Edition. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
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Steam | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Bethesda.net (unavailable) | Game of the Year Edition | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [8] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The retail version requires Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 2], see Modifications.
- Games for Windows - LIVE DRM was removed for GOG, Microsoft Store and Steam (v1.7.0.4) versions.
Version differences
- The Game of the Year Edition includes the base game bundled with all five DLC expansion packs.
- The German version only includes the German language and features censoring of blood/gore, however, the German GOG.com release is uncensored.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Operation: Anchorage | ||
The Pitt | ||
Broken Steel | ||
Point Lookout | ||
Mothership Zeta |
Essential improvements
Official Patches
- The latest patch versions are shown below. For retail installs, the latest patch for all regions can be downloaded from Bethesda or from PCGamingWiki.
- Retail/GOG - 1.7.0.3
- Steam - 1.7.0.4
(The retail Game of the Year Edition will apply the 1.7.0.3 patch during the DLC-disc installation.)
General
Large Address Aware Enabler
- Enables the game to more utilize more RAM than the initial pre-allotted amount. Improves stability on systems with at least 3 GB of RAM.
- Pre-patched on GOG.com version. However, FOSE.exe will still need to be patched with this.
- GNU/Linux users running the game on wine can export WINE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE=1 as a paramater instead.
Ogg Vorbis Libraries
- Released for Fallout: New Vegas, but also works on Fallout 3.
- Updated sound libraries that optimize the game's audio decoding, fixes an audio memory leak, sound-related stuttering and boosts performance while reducing CPU strain.
Miscellaneous
Skip intro videos
File removal[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\*.ini |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Multi-monitor. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Install OneTweak followed by FOSE and enable the windowed mode in the launcher. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in launcher. Up to 15 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Set in launcher. Up to 8x MSAA. SGSSAA can be achieved on Nvidia systems with flag 0x000010C1 . |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Toggle in launcher is broken. Set iPresentInterval=0 in fallout.ini to disable. |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. |
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Displays HUD on the middle display.
Multi-monitor[citation needed] |
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- Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050 iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770
Field of view (FOV)
Edit Field of view (FOV)[9] |
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The second line affects the FOV of the gun, so a lower value is recommended to avoid clipping. For example 66 |
These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV:
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000 21:9 80.0000
Enabling HBAO+ for Nvidia graphics cards
- Note: Using Nvidia HBAO+ can break compatibility with ENB Series.
- Use the Ambient Occlusion flag
0x00000005
withQuality
orHigh Quality
.
Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000005 [10]
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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 | Partial support | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For DualShock use the Playstation 4 Controller mod. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[11][12] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, footsteps, voice, effects and radio. | |
Surround sound | In-game Audio, up to 7.1 output[13] Cutscene Audio is 2.0. | |
Subtitles | Shows one subtitle at a time. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use DSOAL to enable true binaural sound. Does not require a sound card.[14] | |
Royalty free audio | Combination of original and licensed music. |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper audio functionality on Vista and later (Included in HRTF mod).
Localizations
- The German version only includes the German language.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Fan translation by «BN13». | |||
Czech | Retail only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only, only the base game is dubbed. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Improved translation is available here. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Fallout 3 for better 3D support. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Drop button & functionality stops working
when using a controller the drop button dissappears from the inventory preventing the player from dropping items[15],[16] |
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Microsoft Store game download is unusually big
The download will attempt to install the English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish single-language versions at the same time, resulting in a 43 GB download.[17] |
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Issues fixed
Epic Games game download is unusually big
Exclude other languages with legendary |
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Game crashes randomly
Multiple Core CPU Fix[18][19] |
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Game crashes on start-up
Make sure you can log in GFWL[citation needed]
In case of any problems, run Fallout 3 in compatibility mode - Windows XP SP3, and GFWL installer in Windows 7 copatibility mode. If update to 1.7.0.4 make sure game and Launcher are useing your dgpu not the igpu because it crashes with the igpu a fix for this bug is set force GPU by Nvidia control panel. |
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Disable Other Monitors[20][citation needed] |
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Change FalloutPrefs.ini to match the current GPU[citation needed]
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Crash when starting new game or loading save
unsupported IGPs and Windows 10 AU: use graphics bypass[21] |
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Reset codecs[22] |
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Run as administrator[citation needed] |
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Game keeps minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
Disable Visual Themes and Desktop Composition[citation needed] |
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Certain non-conversation voices, such as museum exhibits and random speech, are too quiet
Editing the config file[23][citation needed] |
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Pip-Boy radio skipping or stuttering
- Commonly caused by an issue with the current MP3 codec, the format used exclusively by songs played through Pip-Boy radio.
- The music may not be stuttering when the game is minimized, with the song played normally.
Use DSOAL[citation needed] |
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Fix for Creative X-Fi soundcards[24][citation needed] |
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Use IndirectSound[25] |
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Disable MP3 decoding in LAV Splitter Configuration[26] |
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Set LAV Audio as preferred DirectShow MP3 decoder |
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Crash when leaving Rivet City marketplace
Use UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch version 1.3 or greater[citation needed] |
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Use fixed Broken Steel patch[citation needed] |
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Game hangs on closing
Disable threaded audio[citation needed] |
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Game hangs a few seconds after loading
Disable Creative Alchemy if no Creative soundcard present[citation needed] |
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Game becomes unresponsive after Alt+Tab ↹
Enable borderless fullscreen |
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Save games missing
- If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save in the Games for Windows LIVE folder corresponding to the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves.[citation needed]
Retrieve Missing Saves[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | DirectSound | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.7d |
Modifications
Mods for Fallout 3 can be found at Fallout 3 Nexus.
- See Essential improvements for modifications that fix bugs and improve performance.
Recommended mods
- Several useful modding guides are listed below.
- A comprehensive tweak guide can be found here.
- A first playthrough friendly modding guide can be found here.
- A more extensive guide that covers all kind of mods can be found here.
Mod Manager
- Mod managers simplify mod installation, among various additional features and are optional.
Fallout Mod Manager (FOMM)
- Basic mod manager with a simple user-interface, suitable for beginners.
Vortex
- Official mod manager made by Nexus Mods.
- Designed to make modding games as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced users.
Mod Organizer
- Powerful mod manager with mod virtualization, keeping the game-installation folder vanilla. Suitable for more experienced users.
- Features a configuration editor.
- To launch the game through Mod Organizer 2 from Steam while keeping the Steam Overlay and other features:
Edit Steam Launch Options |
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Utilities
Fallout 3 Script Extender (FOSE)
- Automatically disables Games for Windows - LIVE (GFWL).
- Extends the scripting capabilities of Fallout 3's game engine (required by many mods)
- Normal Russian and Polish DVD retail copies, Direct2Drive copies, and the unpatched game (1.0.0.12) are all unsupported.
- The Epic Games and Microsoft Store versions are identical, and neither version is compatible with FOSE by default. You must use the Fallout Anniversary Patcher to make it compatible.
- The latest version available on Steam (v1.7.0.4) is not compatible with Fallout 3 Script Extender (FOSE) and needs to be downgraded to 1.7.0.3 to be compatible.
- Extract the contents of the folder inside the zip to Fallout 3's game directory
- Right-click
fose_loader.exe
> Properties > Compatibility > and tick Run this program as administrator ON.
ArchiveInvalidation Invalidated
- Eliminates the need for ArchiveInvalidation.txt.
- Download "program version" from Nexus.
- Place extracted .exe in game directory and run once.
FO3Edit
- FO3Edit is an advanced graphical module viewer/editor and conflict detector.
- Can be used to view, detect conflicts, and edit module files.
BOSS
- Allows for one click sorting of your mods. Not updated Since 2016, but perfectly fine for adding essential patches and fixes.
Load Order Optimisation Tool (LOOT)
- Still actively developed and maintained.
- Once all mods have been installed, run this program a single time to ensure the optimal load order.
- Load orders might not be as accurate as BOSS.
- Mod load-order optimizer for Fallout 3 and other games.
- Provides thousands of plugin-specific messages, including usage notes, Bash Tag suggestions, requirements, incompatibilities, bug warnings and installation mistake notifications. Supports the sorting of plugins ghosted by the Wrye Bash utility, is highly customizable, and has been translated into multiple languages.
BethINI
- Optimizes the game's INI files for increased graphical fidelity and performance.
- Recommended to configure graphic settings from this program instead of the original game's launcher.
- Must disable Vsync in order to not conflict with the multi-core mod mentioned in Essential Improvements section.
Fallout Anniversary Patcher
- A patcher / downgrader tool that downgrades the game (Steam version) from 1.7.0.4 to 1.7.0.3, which is widely supported by mods, most notably Fallout 3 Script Extender (FOSE).
- Supports latest Steam, Epic and GOG versions of the game, both GOTY and regular editions.
- Automatically removes Games for Windows Live, makes the game large address aware and fixes a file handle limit and mod limit bug.
- Automatically loads Fallout 3 Script Extender (FOSE) when using
Fallout3.exe
to start the game (if FOSE is installed).
Games for Windows - LIVE Disabler
- Removes login delay for the now-defunct GFWL service, reducing startup time.
- Requires game version v1.1 or higher.
- GFWL comes pre-removed on GOG, Microsoft Store and Steam.
- Ensure that the latest version of the Games for Windows - LIVE software is installed.
- Launch the game once to allow the necessary config files to be created.
- Download and run the Games for Windows LIVE Disabler.
- To retrieve save games, move files from:
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\<user-id>\
to%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\
- Use the 'Move DLC's' button to get DLC working again. Steam version of Game of the Year Edition owners do not need to move DLC.
Unofficial Patches
Updated Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
- Fixes hundreds of bugs not covered by the official patches. Constantly updated and maintained (as of 2022).
- If any of the 5 DLCs aren't present, an older bugged version will be installed.
CivisRomanus Unofficial Fallout 3 Fixes
- Fixes additional bugs not covered by the Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch.
Water Edges Fix
- Fixes transparency and flickering glitches with the game's water.
Female Pip-Boy Fix
- Fixes Pip-Boy arm-clipping on female characters.
Enable Multi-Core Threading
- The vanilla game is only optimized for two physical cores. This mod enables additional cores to be utilized.
- Allows for smoother gameplay, faster loading times and better stability.
- Extract fallout_default.ini from zip to game directory and overwrite.
- If you experience a fast cursor, apply this fix.
Fallout 3 Heap Replacer
- Replaces in-game heap with a better-optimized version.
- Decreases load-times, alleviates stutter and slightly improves frame rate.
Script Extender Plugins
- The following mods require Fallout 3 Script Extender.
New Vegas Anti-Crash (NVAC)
- Released for Fallout: New Vegas, but also works for Fallout 3.
- Implements structured exception handling and sanity-checking to reduce frequency of game crashes.
Combat Lag Fix
- Fixes an engine bug that lowers frame rate during combat.
Fallout 3 Tick Fix
- Alleviates the game's micro-stuttering.
Mod Limit Fix
- Raises the game's 120 plugin limit to 255.
- Can also cause an increase in FPS, remove game stutter, and allow for faster loading times (especially when using a large number of mods).
Out-of-Memory Fix
- Decreases overall RAM usage and eliminates errors occurring when using large textures.
Command Extender
- Fixes various engine bugs.
IStewieAI's Tweaks
- An esp-less collection of Quality-of-Life improvements in one file with INI settings to enable tweaks.
Overhauls
Tale of Two Wastelands
- Total conversion of Fallout 3 and its DLC to the Fallout: New Vegas engine, allowing both games to be played on a single save file. along with the improvements New Vegas' engine brings in regards to stability and modding.
- Said to include "more than 40,000" bug fixes to both games.
- Does not feature the "green tint" found throughout Fallout 3's original graphics, straying away from the intended art direction.
- Requires Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition and Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition. The mod is currently in beta and is generally considered stable. Installation guide by GamerPoets.
- Due to the mod utilizing New Vegas' engine, mods made for Fallout 3 are inherently incompatible. Modders must make TTW-specific versions of their mods for them to be compatible and list them as such.
Fugacity - Vanilla-Plus Balance and Difficulty Overhaul
- A lightweight, vanilla-plus difficulty and balance mod that provides a comprehensive set of balance tweaks to make the game subtly harder, but preserves the spirit of the vanilla game.
User Interface
Vanilla UI Plus (VUI+)
- Overhauls the user-interface without compromising the original style.
- Supports high-resolution scaling for mods that upscale the game's HUD elements.
Consistent Pip-Boy Icons
- Remasters around 3,600 of the vanilla icons for higher resolutions.
- Fixes consistency issues of the original icons in regards to transparency, sizes etc.
- Released for Fallout: New Vegas, but also works for Fallout 3.
- Requires a UI mod that supports scaling, such as Vanilla UI Plus.
- The version on the original mod page can only be installed with Mod Organizer and includes non-vanilla icons.
Vanilla HUD Cleaned
- Remasters text and other vanilla HUD elements.
- Requires Vanilla UI Plus.
PlayStation Button Icons
- Replaces the Xbox controller button-prompts with their DualShock equivalents.
- Utilizes official icons ripped from the PlayStation 3 version of the game.
Texture Packs
Crisp Main Menu and Loading Screens
- Remasters the game's loading-screen and main menu artwork.
HD DLC Loading Screens
- Remasters DLC loading-screens (not covered in mod above)
Pip-Boy 3000 HD Retexture
- Remasters the texture of the Pip-Boy 3000 without compromising original's style.
- Aims to be as close to the original as possible; various fine details have been preserved.
- Includes a version for PlayStation 3 controller (L1-R1 instead of LT-RT)
Miscellaneous
Personal Achievements Log
- Adds in-game achievements (the same ones found on the PS3/Xbox 360 versions and the now-defunct GFWL service).
- You will receive notifications upon unlocking them and can view them in the Pip-Boy.
- If installed in the middle of a playthrough, a holotape will be placed outside of Vault 101, which upon picking up, unlocks any achievements you have already met the requirements for.
CASM
- Periodically saves the game in rotating slots, but not at dangerous times. Recommended over vanilla game's autosaves, which are prone to corruption.
- Configured through its own INI file.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X850 Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3800 Nvidia GeForce 8800 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
- Fallout 3 is not optimized for Windows 7 and later.
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[5]
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/22300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (22300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Fallout 3 GOTY edition, PS3 DLC dated - last accessed on 2009-09-17
- ↑ Fallout 3 GOTY, a post-apocalyptic action/RPG of ridiculous scale, is now available, DRM-free on GOG.com. - last accessed on 2017-06-06
- ↑ Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 - GOG.com employee response
- ↑ Verified by User:Mmachinecodev on 2022-04-26
- ↑ Microsoft legger ned Games for Windows-markedet - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ TweaksGuides.com Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ 1.1.0.35パッチに異常なマウス加速の問題 Fallout3 - Nuka-Cola Fan Club
- ↑ Mouse acceleration in new patch makes game unplayable - Bethesda Softworks Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ True 3D Headphone Sound for Fallout 3! (HRTF mod) - YouTube
- ↑ | Gamefaqs option to drop items gone
- ↑ | Gamefaqs I Can't Drop Any Items?
- ↑ Screenshot of Tumblr thread - last accessed on 21 August 2022
- ↑ Fallout 3 on Windows 7 w/quad core - Windows 7 Help Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fallout 3 lreeze-ups with Quad (or Triple) core processors... a solution. | comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
- ↑ How to fix fallout 3 freezing and crashing (worked for me win7 64 bit) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ How to Play Fallout 3 On Intel - Techgage.com
- ↑ Codec Investigation Project - Fallout 3 PC Issues - Bethesda Softworks Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fallout 3 GOTY Modulated Voices too quiet - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Stuttering Radio Music- Solution. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2017-10-19
- Tested under Windows 10 version 1709
- ↑ Radio stutter fix - Nexus Wiki - last accessed on May 2023