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Revision as of 03:58, 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
- Alternative to above.
MGs Neat Clutter Retextures
Weapon Retexture Project
Improved Heavy Weapons Textures
IMPACT
PipBoy 3000 Remastered
PipBoy 3000 HD Retexture
- Alternative to above.
Pimp-Boy retexture + Female Fix
Wasteland clothing Hires retexture
Fallout Character Overhaul
Improved Robots Textures
Essential Visual Enhancements
Animated Sweat Effect
Enhanced Blood Textures
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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