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=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42666/? Essential Visual Enhancements]===== | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42666/? Essential Visual Enhancements]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34917/? Enhanced Blood Textures]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/52017/? Enhanced Grass]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/39856/? Wasteland Flora Overhaul]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/42180/? Project Reality]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/35998/? Nevada Skies]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53863/? HQ Dust Storm FX]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/35794/? Interior Lighting Overhaul]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/46451/? Improved LOD Noise Texture]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/38056/? The Strip Open]===== | ||
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+ | =====[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/9504/? Followers can Relax]===== | ||
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Revision as of 03:00, 24 August 2018
Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 19, 2010 |
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 |
Key points
- Shares many similarities with Fallout 3 in terms of its engine and performance.
- Extensive modding community.
- Includes the Fallout and Fallout 2 Original Soundtracks for free inside the installation folder.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Nexus mods, popular host for almost all New Vegas mods.
- S.T.E.P. Project Wiki, comprehensive modding guide.
- The Vault, Fallout franchise wiki.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Ultimate Edition is also available. | |||
Amazon.co.uk | Ultimate Edition is also available. | |||
GamersGate | Ultimate Edition is also available. | |||
Ultimate Edition is also available. | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Ultimate Edition only. | |||
GOG.com | Ultimate Edition only. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Ultimate Edition is also available. | |||
Humble Store | Ultimate Edition is also available. | |||
Steam | Ultimate Edition is also available. |
Version differences
- Ultimate Edition is the complete edition with all DLC.
DLC and expansion packs
- DLC may need to be manually enabled in the launcher after purchase.
Name | Notes | |
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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 | ||
Original Soundtrack |
Essential improvements
Official patch
- The Steam version is already patched to the latest version, 1.4.0.525.
Large Address Aware
- GOG.com version is already Large Address Aware.
FNV 4GB Patcher
- Changes Fallout: New Vegas to be Large Address Aware (LAA).
- Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM.
Modifications
- Fallout Mod Manager, Mod Organizer 2 or a similar tool is recommended for installing and managing modifications.
- New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE) is required by many mods for them to work correctly.
Collision Meshes
- Fixes collision meshes on many statics.
JIP LN NVSE Plugin
- Requires New Vegas Script Extender.
- Fixes several engine related bugs.
New Vegas Anti Crash
- Requires New Vegas Script Extender.
- Reduces crash frequency.
New Vegas Stutter Remover
- Requires New Vegas Script Extender.
- Reduces stuttering.
Unofficial Patch Plus
- Requires New Vegas Script Extender and JIP LN NVSE Plugin
- Fixes several bugs that aren't covered by JIP LN or Yukichigai Unofficial Patch.
Vanilla UI Plus
- Fixes user interface bugs and inconsistencies.
Yukichigai Unofficial Patch
- Fixes over a thousand bugs.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\FalloutPrefs.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22380/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Default settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\Fallout_default.ini
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22380/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Autosaves and quicksaves automatically create a backup (
*.bak
) of the previous save when overwritten.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Stores up to 200 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). |
Video settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
Add support for multi-monitor set-ups[citation needed] |
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iSafeZoneXWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=15 Notes
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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)[2] |
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fDefaultFOV=80.0000 fDefaultWorldFOV=80.0000 Notes
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- 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
- By default, windowed mode only supports a limited number of resolutions.
Edit windowed resolution[citation needed] |
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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[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[4] |
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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 |
Audio settings
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper audio functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Turkish
- A Turkish fan patch is available here. Separate patches are also available for the following DLCs:
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Fallout New Vegas. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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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 LOOT to fix the load order.
Rotating Heads/Floating, non-animated NPCs
Setting "Actor Fade" to the maximum value should fix this.
Game Crashes Randomly
Random Crashes[citation needed] |
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Game Stuck On Loading Screen
- Perpetual loading screen.
- Sometimes attempting to 'load' a save game does not work.
Generate New Autosave[citation needed] |
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Load a different save first[citation needed] |
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Unable To Level
- Caused by using
adlevel
console command.
rewardxp console command[5] |
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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[citation needed] |
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Application load error P:0000065434
- This happens when you start the launcher.
Launcher doesn't open[citation needed] |
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Launcher can't find Steam[citation needed] |
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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)[citation needed] |
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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"[citation needed] |
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Limiting Maximum pre-rendered frames[citation needed] |
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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[citation needed] |
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- 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[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Match shortcut target AppID with actual Steam AppID[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Symbolic link creation[6] |
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Notes
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Game reinstallation[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Tilde console key not working
- Pressing the tilde key on the keyboard does not launch the cheat console.
Disconnect gamepad[citation needed] |
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Can be fixed by disconnecting the controller. The controller can be reconnected after using the cheat console. |
Error Code 53
Delete Relevant Appmanifest files[citation needed] |
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Delete Appmanifest files from the Game Library and restart Steam. Re-install the game and Steam will find the existing files. |
Unable to trade/loot in the German game Version
Use the .exe from the international version[7] |
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Exchange the game's .exe-files with ones from the international version, available HERE. Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
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 |
Enabling HBAO+ for Nvidia graphics cards
- Use the Ambient Occlusion flag
0x00000003
withQuality
orHigh Quality
.
Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000003 [citation needed]
|
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Modifications
- See Essential improvements for modifications that fixes bugs and improve performance.
Textures, Graphics and Immersion
- Mods
NMC's Texture Pack For New Vegas
- Large amount of RAM required.
- Large Address Aware potentially necessary to avoid game crashes. See Large Address Aware
- Replaces vast majority of in-game textures with high-resolution counterparts.
- Not made specifically for DLCs.
OJO BUENO TEXTURE PACK
MGs Neat Clutter Retextures
Weapon Retexture Project
Improved Heavy Weapons Textures
Wasteland clothing Hires retexture
Fallout Character Overhaul
Ghouls Hires retexture
Improved Robots Textures
Securitron Hires retexture
Essential Visual Enhancements
Enhanced Blood Textures
Enhanced Grass
Wasteland Flora Overhaul
Project Reality
- Incompatible with Nevada Skies.
Nevada Skies
- Incompatible with Project Reality.
HQ Dust Storm FX
Interior Lighting Overhaul
Improved LOD Noise Texture
The Strip Open
Followers can Relax
JSawyer
- Requires all official DLC to be installed in order to work.
- General difficulty tweak and bug fix mod by Fallout: New Vegas' Project director and Lead designer, Joshua Sawyer.
- Contains crude editing, JSawyer Ultimate is a reconstructed version which fixes this.
New Vegas: Uncut
- One of the mod authors, MoBurma, has listed content which has been cut from the game due to time constraints.
- Restores content cut from the game in a number of individual mods.
- 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 | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 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 | ATI 1300XT series Nvidia GeForce 6 series 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/22380/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (22380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New Vegas - Skip starting logos? - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on 2016-5-9
- ↑ The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim - Settings, Part 2
- ↑ http://images.akamai.steamusercontent.com/ugc/401182272576165919/FEE69BFEC902762FC9B0CE13193A2F426CF79017/
- ↑ New Vegas Mouse Acceleration fix at Fallout New Vegas - mods and community
- ↑ Forum:Advlevel screwed up my leveling? - The Vault, the Fallout wiki
- ↑ Application load error 5:0000065434 :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Items not lootable :: Steam Community Discussions
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